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Remote Saddle Selection Guide

The below tools are offered exclusively when looking to purchase a saddle through Auckland Saddle Fit. We always recommend saddle fittings with a qualified saddle fitter. However, we understand these aren't always available. To help you put together a short list of our saddles that are likely to work for you and your horse, work through the below steps.

Step 1 - Horse & Conformation (Free) - Take three photos using our easy online form to get a general guide to what tree and panel shape will suit your horse best. 

Step 2 - Saddle Templating (Free) - Complete a saddle template of your horse to understand its shape and narrow down what saddles shapes will best fit. This looks at gullet width, back length and curve. Use our easy online form to send through your measurements. ASF Templating Kits are available though our website if you require one.

Step 3 - Remote Saddle Assessment ($150) - The final stage in the process. Once we have helped you select a suitable saddle/s, they can be sent out to you for a 7 day trial. We will provide detailed instructions on how to collect the right information, for us to provide you feedback on fit. You will also receive a concise remote saddle assessment report from Christine (SMS Qualified & Registered Saddle Fitter) for your records.

We are here to help you make the most informed choice for you and your horse.


STEP 1

Horse & Conformation

Click on the images below for instruction on how to take the best photos.


STEP 2

Saddle Templating

To complete a physical template you require a Flexicurve, A3 paper, a pen, 3m dressmakers tape, chalk and your horse.

Template Kit available for purchase HERE

Below are the instructions on how to perform your templating correctly. Please take the time to read these before heading out to start your template. You can download and print the instructions and examples to take with you to your stables/ yards. If you have poor mobile coverage there, you can simply write the measurements on paper and upload the information to our online form later on. 

Saddle Template Instructions

Example Template

Chalking your Marks

Weight Tape & Back Measurement

Templating your Horse

Recording Measurements

 

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