Saddle Fitter (that carries own stock) in Dorset Wanted

[FlyingCircus]

As in title.
Don't want to use Lisa Theron or Wessex Saddles.

Looking to buy 2 new saddles (1 dressage and 1 jump) and sell a GP. Have a good budget so they need to carry a range of brands, so I can see what fits best.
No one that will push one brand. No one that doesn't understand how to fit a saddle

 

[asmp]

Claire Barnett of Bearhouse saddlery is a master saddler and she used to come out to Dorset when I lived there. In fact I used her when I also lived in Wiltshire and still use her now I live in Hampshire!

 

[FlyingCircus]

Thanks! Do you know if she's likely to stock Amerigo/Equipe/etc type saddles?
Thinking of splashing out abit if I really like the saddle!

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Don't know what sort of horse you're wanting to fit the saddle to, but I recently trialed a horse (cob) that had a very nice saddle which had the plate "Rich and Sons" of South Petherton. Dunno anymore about them, sorry.

Nearly bought the horse for the saddle alone!! (nope, tell a lie, didn't - sent it back as not suitable - liked the saddle but not the horse LOL )

 

[asmp]

Thanks! Do you know if she's likely to stock Amerigo/Equipe/etc type saddles?
Thinking of splashing out abit if I really like the saddle!

To be honest, I'm not sure what she stocks as my first saddle off her was second hand and the second one was a Hastilow with an adjustable gullet. However, when my daughter's youngster needed a saddle last year she didn't have anything to fit him but told us what make of saddle to look for in size and fit (we bought privately and she came back and fitted it) I'm assuming she could probably tell you what make would suit your horse best and you could buy else where. She has a website www.bearhousesaddlery.co.uk. She is in demand you may have to wait a while for her to come out.

 

[Tangaroo]

Lisa Hoskins is very good and normally has a good selection.

 

[Yogi Bear]

Do you mind me asking why not the 2 mentioned saddles? Only I have one booked to come out.. Should I be looking to book someone else in?

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

http://www.nfed.co.uk/services.php?controller=pjListings&action=pjActionView&id=59

 

[FlyingCircus]

Thanks everyone, all sorted now

Do you mind me asking why not the 2 mentioned saddles? Only I have one booked to come out.. Should I be looking to book someone else in?

You've probably already had them out by now, but feel free to message if not