English Saddle Repair, Alterations, Customizations to Fit Your Horse
Full Tree check = FREE with any Flocking or Customization Service
* Be sure your tree is not hiding any broken, twisted or worn features that put your safety at risk and can injure your horse.
What can be done to accommodate those "extreme" shapes?
Don't discard your saddle too quickly - Customization is my specialty!
Based on an analysis of your horses needs -I can move or replace billets.
Some flaps can be moved fore or back.
Knee blocks changed out, removed, etc. Quilting / darting for better fit (large shoulder for instance).
Open channel width.
Create less bulk at rear of panel / shorten.
In this section below are just a few examples:
Don't discard your saddle too quickly - Customization is my specialty!
Based on an analysis of your horses needs -I can move or replace billets.
Some flaps can be moved fore or back.
Knee blocks changed out, removed, etc. Quilting / darting for better fit (large shoulder for instance).
Open channel width.
Create less bulk at rear of panel / shorten.
In this section below are just a few examples:
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Wondering if your saddle should have a check up by a professional?
Below are examples of why it is so important!
Below are examples of why it is so important!
IN THIS SECTION, I SHARE ISSUES I HAVE FOUND WITH SADDLES WHEN TAKEN APART (Panels dropped)
Some had suspected issues, but MOST were with me for a standard maintenance reflock or billet replacement.
It's a good thing I meticulously check your saddles when I have them on my bench!
Some had suspected issues, but MOST were with me for a standard maintenance reflock or billet replacement.
It's a good thing I meticulously check your saddles when I have them on my bench!
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A saddle that was just “not right” was sent to me for a tree check. My first finding was a lump, where the “spring” in this Spring Tree runs. This video shows what can be missed by the owner of a saddle, (and potentially who they sell to) and why it is important to check the tree. Watch my other videos and website content to continue learning things you can look at when considering purchasing a used saddle! |
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There are many (oldies but goodies) saddles out there that are put to the side, saddles stacked on top of them because the horses just weren't comfortable in them any longer. In most cases these saddles can be rehabbed completely! How? By taking off the panels and checking the tree, webbings, billets for structural integrity. If this checks out, then it gets cleaned up and any loose screws, rivets, staples are attended to. Then we look at the panels. What shape do they need to be to fit the horse you have now? Remove all the old wool and start fresh with high quality wool (I have 3 different types!) I will shape the panels to your tracing.
DOES YOUR SADDLE HAVE TREECLIX INSTALLED? Do you know? How can you tell? Do you need it?
TreeClix can be ordered as an option, or come standard with bases installed.
(Most recent updates from the Treeclix website) Currently these are:
TreeClix can be ordered as an option, or come standard with bases installed.
(Most recent updates from the Treeclix website) Currently these are:
- Albion Saddlemakers
- Bliss of London
- Connect Saddles
- Empire Saddles
- Frank Baines
- Harry Dabbs
- Ideal Saddle Company
- Jeffries Horse Saddlery
- Kentaur
- Macel Sellier
- Sankey Saddles
- Schutte Zadels
- Stübben
TreeClix is available when ordering new from saddle brands such as Harry Dabbs, Bliss of London and Frank Baines. It can also be added to many existing, used or new saddles!
TreeClix enables saddle fitters to adjust the width of a saddle tree endlessly, up to three sizes. No more increased risk of broken rivets and gullets due to pressing the tree in or outwards. It allows you to adjust the tree perfectly to the horse’s current condition in just one “click”. Available by advanced order, please inquire to learn more.
TreeClix enables saddle fitters to adjust the width of a saddle tree endlessly, up to three sizes. No more increased risk of broken rivets and gullets due to pressing the tree in or outwards. It allows you to adjust the tree perfectly to the horse’s current condition in just one “click”. Available by advanced order, please inquire to learn more.