Saddle fitters north west/north wales/Shropshire - recommendations please!

[PatchyBabyHorse]

I’ve decided that despite being 4, new horse is having a new saddle. Fed up of second hands that don’t fit.

Would appreciate some recommendations please, this isn’t my original neck of the woods.

Thank you!

 

[HufflyPuffly]

I use Freedom Saddlery, Steph is fab and one of the highest qualified fitters out there! She's done wonders with my oddly shaped horses lol.

 

[spacefaer]

Sian Bates of Aberweil saddlery is highly recommended locally

 

[Baywonder]

Sian Bates of Aberweil saddlery is highly recommended locally

Another vote for Sian at Aberwiel Saddlery!

 

[Tiddlypom]

Another vote for Steph at Freedom Saddlery. She fits my wonky horse with chiro vet input, plus she fits for para riders and high powered competing riders. She has an extensive stock of demo saddles, but rarely if ever sells second hand or takes trade ins.

Good ridden trial facilities possible at her base with indoor school etc.

 

[vmac66]

Another vote for Sian Bates. She's very good but not the easiest to get hold off.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I use Sian at Aberweil. She's very busy so hard to get hold of but worth waiting for. Wouldn't go anywhere else

 

[PatchyBabyHorse]

Thanks very much!!

Ive booked with Steph. Wondering where the new horse expense will end but hey ho ??‍?

 

[jnb]

Andy Wheals - the Saddle Man on Facebook. He's busy (but that's because he's good!) Or Mel Lewis based in Telford

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thanks very much!!

Ive booked with Steph. Wondering where the new horse expense will end but hey ho ??‍?

Good luck with the fitting. Steph stocks saddles from £s (K&M) to ££££s (posh brands that I have barely heard of).

I didn’t tell Steph my budget, which was in the ££s league, but the Fairfax Classic GPD she brought out fitted like a glove, and it squeaked in at £10 under my hypothetical max budget of £1500.