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De Zadelwerkplaats offers saddles, saddle consultations and saddle fitting for horses and ponies, along with saddle repairs. It runs a saddle academy with an online course on saddle fit and horse welfare. The course covers recognising saddle problems, saddle balance and horse biomechanics. The founder, Bianca Koevoets, reports 30 years as a horse trainer and 20 years of experience in saddle fitting.
Ihesta Saddles makes saddles from high-quality cowhide in a small, traditional English saddlery. Its skilled saddlers have over 30 years of experience. All Ihesta saddles are built according to SMS (Society of Master Saddlers) standards. The range includes Junior Saddles, Icelandic Saddles and Dressage Saddles. The website has a Dealers section.
Zadelvisie is an independent saddle fitting consultancy in the Veenendaal region of the Netherlands. The business offers saddle fit checks and advice on choosing a saddle that suits both the horse and the rider. Saddles can be re-flocked or topped up so they keep fitting well. Zadelvisie also sells used saddles on behalf of their owners.
MAEV Equestrian is an online shop for horse and rider products, including horse accessories, grooming and leather care items, and riding clothing. The shop also sells gift packages, cards and candles, and carries products from the brand Equestrian Stockholm. The business also promotes workshops and events alongside its webshop. It is not a walk-in store, and collection is by appointment only.
King's Zadelmakerij is a saddlery offering saddle fitting, and repair of saddles, tack and other leather equipment. The business is run by a certified saddle fitter and repairer. Riding boot and chaps repair is also offered. Custom leather and biothane products are made on request. The business works by appointment only, which can be booked online, by phone or by WhatsApp.
Zadel en Zorg is a Dutch practice offering saddle fitting and saddle repair. It also offers sports massage, lymphatic drainage and medical taping for horses. The owner is a dressage rider with instructor training and works as a dressage judge up to Z2 level. The practice refers clients to other specialists when a combined solution is needed.
Reitsportsattlerei Weber is a saddlery in North Rhine-Westphalia run by master saddler and fine leather goods maker Jan Niklas Weber. The business offers saddle consultation and brand-independent saddle sales for dressage, jumping and eventing saddles. It also provides saddle fitting and adjustment, based on a check of both the horse's and the rider's physiology.
Tempel zadelservice offers saddle fitting for horses and riders. A saddle fitter visits the horse on location for a consultation, assessing the horse's build and movement, the saddle's position and the rider's seat. Adjustments such as re-flocking with different types of wool are done on site where possible, and larger work is carried out in the workshop. Repairs are handled the same way, with costs discussed in advance. The service covers Gelderland, Brabant and Limburg.
Saddlematch is a saddle fitting service for horses and riders. The saddle check is carried out at the stable and covers the horse's condition and the saddle's condition, including the tree width and the quality of the padding. Services listed include saddle analysis, re-flocking, tree adjustment, girth replacement and fitting of a new saddle. The site also lists dressage, jumping and all-round saddles.
Equi-M Zadelpasser is a certified saddle fitter serving the Twente region and nearby areas in the Netherlands. The service is carried out at the customer's home and covers saddle fitting checks, adjustments to existing saddles and advice on new saddles. Adjustments include padding and tree fitting with the TreeClix system. The business also sells new saddles from several brands kept in stock and works independently of any single brand. Fitting takes both the horse and the rider into account.
De Lemerij Mensport is a specialist in Mensport, the driving sport for horses. The shop offers carriages and carriage parts, harness and harness parts, and everything for the driver. It also sells horse trucks and horse trailers. Enquiries are handled by quote request and by appointment.
Trias Equi is a saddlery workshop that sells new saddles and offers repairs and second-hand saddles. It offers saddle fit consultations (Zadelpasconsult) and lists accessories and a webshop. The business describes the saddle as the link between rider and horse. The website is still under construction.
Janiro Ruitersport Emmen is an equestrian sports shop in Emmen. The shop sells De Niro riding boots and LAS helmets and caps. Customers can book an appointment to fit or assemble riding boots and caps. The shop is open by appointment only.
Aviar Saddles designs and sells saddles for dressage, eventing and jumping riders. Its range includes the Axis Eventing saddle and a redesigned, adjustable tree. The brand also sells saddle care products and an equestrian fashion collection. Saddles are fitted through a network of Aviar Approved Fitters.
Koppstange develops and sells horse equipment, centred on a galvanised stall bar fitted with oak wood. The bar is made for horses that crib-bite and is meant to act as a stress outlet while reducing strain on teeth, neck and back. It can be mounted individually in the stall. The website also gives information on cribbing behaviour and states that it opposes cribbing straps and other forced measures.
E.A. Mattes produces equestrian products, including saddle pads and saddle blankets, girths, and leg protection for horses. Its saddle pads come in English, Western, Spanish, Island, bareback and endurance styles, and many products can be configured online in colours and lambskin options. The company focuses on equestrian products for dressage, jumping and eventing. Customers can find certified specialist retailers through its dealer search.
Two Palominos is a saddlery in Bozeman, Montana, that makes hand-made custom saddles. The business builds Western and endurance saddles fitted to both the rider and the horse. It also produces equine couture pieces such as browbands and spur straps, along with leather accessories. The work is done with traditional leather techniques.
Baloun Flexisattel makes flexible tree saddles for horses and riders, developed by Robert Baloun. The saddles use a flexible tree and cushions filled with thermoelastic gel that adapt to the horse's back during movement. The range covers dressage, jumping, academic riding, trail riding and Icelandic horses, and also includes riding pads. Contracted dealers offer saddle fittings.
Hoofwings makes semi-custom and fully custom hoof boots for horses. Boots are fitted using outlines and measurements supplied by the customer, and standard base sizes are also available. The company offers replacement parts, wing repair and advice on fit, trimming and use. The boots are used for protection on varied terrain, including trail riding, driving and helping a horse transition from shod to barefoot.
Pferd & Mehr e.K. is a saddlery offering saddle fitting, saddle repair and saddle checks, with an in-house saddle workshop and a stock of around 100 to 150 new saddles. It runs a mobile saddle service (Sattelmobil) and works with riders, trainers and vets. It also gives riding lessons in dressage and jumping up to A/L level for riders of all ages, and offers horse training (Beritt), starting young horses and loading training.
SattelKern is a riding-equipment shop specialising in saddles, with a focus on Barefoot saddles sold both new and used. The shop carries saddles for all riding styles, from jumping and dressage to Western and endurance saddles, for ponies up to draft horses. It also sells riding accessories and feed, and offers saddle fitting and saddlery repair work. Trade-ins of an existing saddle are possible.
Horze is an online shop for riding equipment and horse care products. Its range covers riding apparel, riding boots and shoes, helmets and safety vests for riders. For horses, it lists saddles, girths, stirrups, bridles, bits, halters and horse rugs. It also offers horse feed, supplements and grooming supplies.
Pferde-Shop S.E. is an online shop for horse care products. It was founded in 2021 as an online shop for riding accessories and care products and reopened in 2023 with a range focused on natural horse care. The range includes coat and mane care, eczema care, fly protection, hoof care, stable first-aid products, supplements and treats. The shop states that it sells only natural products of European manufacture.
Satteltester offers saddle pressure measurement on horses. The service checks how a saddle sits on the horse's back. Individual saddle fitting is offered so that the saddle distributes pressure evenly and lets the horse move freely. The site states that a badly fitted saddle can cause back pain and restricted movement.
