Saddle Fitting Service & Fees

North Yorkshire Saddles are proud to offer SMS and MSFC Qualified Saddle Fitters.

We offer a full saddle fitting service, where a consultation with the horse and owner/rider will be undertaken. During your consultation, consideration will be given regarding the horse’s type, conformation, condition, current workload and chosen disciplines.The rider and your horses requirements will be taken into account.

It is important to remember that horses regularly change shape, due to a variety of reasons such as workload, age, change of season and illness.

It is important to remember that a saddle can only be fitted to the horse as seen on the day.

If you have an existing saddle, it can be assessed for fit and, if applicable, any problems can be corrected. Small saddle alterations can be carried out on site although full re-flocks and major adjustments will be carried out in our workshop. A selection of saddles can be brought to site and those most suitable for the horse will be available for you to ride on, allowing you to make a decision.

For further information please contact us.

Our Saddle Fitters are-

Helen Wardle

SMS Saddle Fitter

SMS Saddler

M: 07843 566806

Sarah Rymer

SMS Saddle Fitter

MSFC Saddle Fitter

M:07983646255

You can also contact Rachael in the office on 07511894325

Please ensure when booking a fitting that the horse is clean and dry for the saddle fitter upon arrival, and that hard surface and lighting is available. A ridden assessment will also be required as part of the consultation. To complete this properly, a level riding surface will be required and jumps, if you require the saddle for jumping.

Fees

Our current call out rates is
Saddle Assessment per horse £50
Mileage charges are 0.45p per mile return as stated on AA Auto route mileage taken from Helperby YO61 2PL
(Please contact us if you require a quote for mileage prior to booking your appointment)

Please contact us if you are based are more than 50 miles from YO61 2PL out off area booking are subject to availability.

There will be an additional charge of £25.00 if air adjustments are made to Flair saddles.

There may be a charge for any flock alterations carried out onsite from £20.

Evening and weekend appointments are available subject to availability.

Evening appointments are subject to indoor facilities in the winter months as good lighting is required.

Saddle Fitting – Your Protection

Using a Society of Master Saddlers’ Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter assures knowledgeable and professional service of the highest standard. The Society instituted and continues to operate and monitor the only professional saddle fitting qualification available worldwide.

The qualification has been approved by the City & Guilds London Institute / NPTC, an internationally and UK government recognised awarding body.

Your Society of Master Saddlers’ Qualified Saddle Fitter wants to provide a professional service based on knowledge and integrity. Purchasing a saddle involves considerable expenditure and some important decisions. The saddle fitter is there to provide expertise, advice, help and information.

By using a Society saddle fitter you are assured of the support of the Society in the unlikely event that you experience any problems with your new saddle. Please ensure you have read our Saddle Fitting Terms & Conditions.