Why Do We Need Regular Saddle Maintenance?

By Terry Zambrana   Regular maintenance is the key to continued success with your N2 saddle. Many riders may not be aware of the many changes that take place in their horse’s body throughout their development. From the gangly three or four year old, to the adult...

Saddle Care

For your saddles made with quality leathers (such as…buffalo, memal, bison, calf), a good-quality conditioner should be used. Be sure to use one that made from less wax as these will leave a residue that collects dirt. We recommend Effax LederBalsam. Ensuring surface...

Fitter Tips & Saddle Care: Billets

One of the most important aspects of saddle care is the care of the Billets. We must be very diligent in caring for them. As these are used not only to secure the saddle to the horse, it is also the most important aspect when it comes to rider safety and security....

Fit Tips: Proper Saddle Conditioning in Cold Months

Mother Nature is playing a cruel joke on some of us–spring hasn’t quite arrived everywhere. Proper saddle conditioning is important, winter and summer! We find in the colder weather and climates, people have to properly condition their saddles. They are often not...

Fit Tips: Choosing the Right Saddle Pad

By Sarah MacKenzie, Certified N2 Saddle Fitter Most of us love finding a new pretty saddle pad at the local tack store or during a late-night shopping spree; one that is just the right shade of navy to match our new polos or the exact colour teal to go with the...