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...
The balance of a saddle is crucial for the comfort of horse and rider. When the balance of a saddle is incorrect, it can be uncomfortable, and in some cases painful, for the horse. There are many more adverse effects of unbalanced saddles. An unbalanced saddle can...
By Graham Newell Billets are an integral part of your saddle but the care of which is often overlooked, which can result in a potentially devastating consequence. The importance of care, condition and upkeep of billets cannot be over stressed. The four leather billet...
Riders, trainers, and fitters alike all know the importance of a well-fitting saddle. With that said, haw many of those folks are unaware of how much a horse can change in just six months? Sometimes scheduling a saddle fit checkup is forgotten or just doesn’t happen....
Dry spots are most often seen behind the horse’s shoulder in the wither area. This is from the stirrup bars and the tree points of the saddle. The dry spots can be an indicator of a saddle sitting without movement or air flow in this area and can be a positive. If...
Saddle care tips are written by N2 Saddlery co-founder, Sue Newell. As a competitive FEI Level dressage rider, Sue is personally aware of the importance of a proper fitting saddle for both the horse and the rider. Sue is available for saddle fittings located in...