Based in Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Hurdcott Saddlery has been trading for over 25 years.

Fitting a Saddle yourself to order Online... We would like to give you some advice before you make your final decision...

In order to save time and money on shipping & exchange, it is essential that you have a good idea of what size saddle you and your horse require unless you request a saddle fitting by us?

These are the selection of saddle sizes we can supply...

Width : Narrow to Extra Wide

Length : 15 to 18inch (stud - cantle)

D - D ring varies

If your previous saddle fits well you can use those measurements or you can always get a template from your local Master Saddler. Once your saddle arrives from Hurdcott Saddlery there are a few basic tests that you can do before even sitting on the saddle;

1. THERE MUST BE 2-3 FINGERS CLEARANCE FROM WITHER TO SADDLE

2. WHEN STANDING BEHIND YOU HORSE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SEE A CLEAR SPACE ALL THE WAY ALONG YOUR HORSES BACK

3. THE BASE OF THE SADDLE MUST NOT COME PAST THE LAST RIB OF YOUR HORSE

If you are happy with the basic fit of the saddle then try riding in it to assess how it fits you, as a general rule there should be 1 hand space in front & 1 hand space behind but most of all you & your horse should feel relaxed & comfortable in the saddle.

For the more experienced horse owner you may now be confident that the saddle fits but Hurdcott Saddlery always advises that you firstly read the following SADDLE FITTING…ESSENTIAL GUIDE for more in depth advice & secondly but most importantly that you contact your local MASTER SADDLER for professional advice.

PLEASE NOTE HURDCOTT SADDLERY OFFER ALL SADDLE FITTING ADVICE AS A GUIDE ONLY & IN NO WAY EXECUTE THIS ADVICE AS ANY GUARANTEE THAT THE SADDLE YOU PURCHASE FITS YOUR HORSE.  IT IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE CORRECT FIT THROUGH QUALIFIED PERSONS ONLY.