Specialised Saddle Fitting - Kirsten Mcaree

29/03/2025

Limited Saddle fit spaces available for this Thursdays upcoming Moggill/ Anstead run.
Availability for both refits on existing saddles and new saddle range fitting.

Can fit and adjust most major brand saddles and have in stock a large range of new dressage and jump saddles across many leading brands including Frank Baines, Sankey, Custom, Aviar, Equipe, Wintec, Arena, Tekna, Letek.

Reach out to see how I can help 😊
0490368704

19/03/2025

Hello everyone 🥰
If you are thinking of looking for a new saddle or booking in for a refit, now is the time!
I will be going away on a little/big family trip. My final day of work is the 23rd of April, and I will be back working on the 17th of June.

During this time, I will be available reception pending for phone/video calls for any existing clients. This will not replace your regular refits, but if you have any concerns or questions, I will do what I can to assist until I can get to you once I am back.

I have extra availability over the next 4 weeks to make sure everyone is looked after before I head off 🥰

I have in stock a huge range of new saddles ready to find their new home! Frankbaines, Equipe, Aviar, Custom, Sankey, Wintec, Arena, Letek & Tekna.

Please reach out if you have any questions. I am here to help 😊

18/01/2025

Very excited to be able to fit and supply Karen and Raphael with their new custom design Opus 🙌
Thank you for trusting us with the process Karen 🥰

01/01/2025

As we welcome 2025 and say goodbye to 2024...
I would like to take a moment to thank all of our wonderful clients we have visited through 2024 🥰

We started 2024 travelling around with hubby and a new baby, and you were all so kind, accommodating, and supportive!
It's not always easy running a business and having 2 toddlers, but you all make it 100% worthwhile ❤️

This year has been filled with wonderful people horses and saddles, and we couldn't be more grateful 🙏

Bring on 2025 😁

Here at Specialised Saddle Fitting, we can't wait to help you and your beautiful horses through 2025 ❤️

23/12/2024

Well that's a wrap for 2024 🥰

Wishing all of my wonderful clients a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Thank you for all of your support through 2024, and I look forward to seeing what 2025 brings 🥰

11/11/2024

😍😍😍
How nice does this Patent Croc feature look on this lovely Frank Baines Saddlery Ltd Operetta!!

11/11/2024

Now in stock 😍😍

16/10/2024

Good luck everyone 🥰🥰

Good Luck to all the Queenslanders that have made the interstate trip to the Australian Dressage Championships

We are very fortunate to have enough travelling riders for 2 Queensland Teams

Congratulations to those that have been selected by the Qld State Selectors

FEI Team

Ellyn Parker - My Rosalee - Grand Prix
Mathew Lord - Remi Vigneron - Intermediate 1
Alexis Hellyer - Fidibus - Prix St George

National Team

Mathew Lord - Denira - Advanced
Danielle Keogh - Willowburn Furstin Bonne - Medium
Harvey Beasley - Rodrigo -Elementary

Chef d'Equipe - Cheryl O’Brien

14/09/2024

Congratulations Sarah!!
Well done riders 🥰

Sarah rides her beautiful boy in a Frank Baines Saddlery Ltd Operetta 😍

Congratulations to Sarah Kassulke & Springside Eddison, the winning combination of this morning's Specialised Saddle Fitting - Kirsten Mcaree AOR Preliminary 1.2! Well done to all competitors, their supporting crew and associates. Results and photo of the 1.3 coming soon!

1st Sarah Kassulke / SPRINGSIDE EDDISON
2nd Hannah Guise / CAMBRIDGE VDB
3rd Janelle Ware / DANSON ROYAL MELODY
4th Bronte Neville-Mott / ROSIE DARLING
5th Morgan Knight / DAITAN JAZZ N JIVE
6th Madison Hose / BELCAM CRICKET
7th Karen Kruger / TIME STAMP
8th Emily Larsen / FREEMANS LODGE CRESCENDO

Details of all class results for the 2024 The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI & Qld State Championship can be found on Nominate Scoreboard via the app or the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/3pt78svr

📸 MCJukes Photography

09/09/2024

Excited to be supporting this year's The Saddlefitter Brisbane Cdi 🥰
Looking forward to seeing you all there! Best of luck riders ❤️

Welcome back and thank you to Specialised Saddle Fitting - Kirsten Mcaree for her continued support of The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI & Qld Dressage Championships, sponsoring the AOR and Open Preliminary Championships, which are taking place on Saturday September 14th.

Specialised Saddle Fitting offers a fully qualified and experienced saddle fitting service from North Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. Offering a large range of imported quality saddles including Frank Baines, Equipe, Sankey, Custom, Avair, Wintec and Arena. Here to support your equine partnership by finding the ideal saddle ensuring optimal comfort for both horse and rider.

To discuss your Saddle Fitting needs contact Kirsten Mcaree on 0490368704 or [email protected]

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07/09/2024

Saddle fits available in Gatton and surrounding areas 17th September 🙌

PM me to book in or discuss option 😁
Can fit a wide range of brands and have a huge range of new saddles to meet your needs 🥰

04/09/2024

This 100%!! Very well said Poppy Webber - Qualified Saddle Fitter ❤️

As Saddle Fitters we are asked all the time to give second opinions. And to say the previous fitter had done a bad job. Often on an official basis. I always say NO. A big, fat, not on your nelly, no.

Why?
Lots of reasons. But mainly because we never know what the other saddle fitter had to work with. Have I walked away from every saddle fitting I have ever done and kissed my own biceps, thinking ‘that was amazing’?
No.
I walk away from them all knowing that I have done my best, but sometimes that’s within some very strict limits. Budget being the main one. If I go to a horse and the saddle really doesn’t fit. But they absolutely can’t afford a different one but the horse needs to be in work (maybe there is a big vets bill) then I will do my best to make what they have useable (or lend them a saddle). If another fitter came along and judged it without knowing the context, it’d be awful. I always make sure I write it down and give them a digital copy, to say the saddle isn’t by any means perfect… but still… you get what I am saying, I’m sure.

Also, horses change. We all know that. But really… do you truly know how much they can change? I’ve seen a horse go from medium wide to extra wide in less than three months. Over the course of those three months, his saddle probably would have passed a fitting for about a week. Max. What if another fitter had come out after a month and seen it? They’d have thought ‘bejesus what was Poppy thinking here??’ - well, until they came back a few weeks later and saw it had turned into a rhinoceros. 🦏

So. I don’t give second opinions. I see my job as one for horse welfare. I don’t approve or agree with the litigious society we find ourselves in. If you want to sue a fitter or complain about one… you won’t find me backing you up. Unless of course they’re unqualified and/or dangerous.
Instead I will tell you that yes I’ll come check and fit the saddle but I can’t comment on the previous fitting. If it’s been seen recently by another (qualified) saddle fitter, I’ll pop them a message out too to make sure I’m not treading on their toes. Cos it’s a tough job. We shouldn’t be making it any more tough for one another.

Exceptions: untrained & unqualified fitters who are a bloody liability.

✌🏽 ❤️ ✨

P.s. just to add, anyone that has qualified with the The Society of Master Saddlers has spent many years training and undergone some tough exams. So choose your fitter from their list of fitters. We are all human and don’t always get it right but at least you’ll have a really good starting point if you go for someone who you know has trained and qualified through such a thorough process.

07/08/2024

I do love fitting with this view 😍
...I wonder how long my car will stay clean for.... 😅

07/07/2024

Oh Wendy indeed 😍👏🙌🫶

24/05/2024

Find the perfect saddle with these essential tips! From considering your riding discipline to ensuring a proper fit for both you and your horse, these guidelines will help you make the best choice. 🐴✨

07/05/2024

Another super morning Saddle Fitting at Remi Stud today! Thanks for having me 🥰
It's always such a pleasure fitting such lovely well bred horses 😍

A special visit today by Kirsten from to make sure our Sydney CDI Champions are feeling their best and are wearing the best saddles. Res 4 y/o Champion, Remi Bodacious, was thoroughly enjoying all the care and attention after her successful adventure to Sydney ❤️

25/03/2024

The beautiful Strawberry - Danielle Keogh Dressage 🍓 modelling her new custom made and designed Frank Baines Saddlery Ltd Operetta 😍

How nice does it look 🥰

18/03/2024

💫Personal post 💫
I was recently lucky to have a photoshoot with Adam from A and T Images for my daughter and her little pony. And I am absolutely in love with the photos.

If anyone is looking for a photographer to capture beautiful moments between you and your horses Adam is your guy 🥰