Performance Saddlefits Store

19/09/2024

A very good read about tree'd saddles vs treeless saddles. I've done my own pressure mapping and tend to agree with these results.

I've always advised for treeless saddles that they are not appropriate in all cases - light riders, well muscled horses and used under certain conditions and they can be a benefit. But for me it's always been a case by case basis and I've never liked them being used on horses with raised spines, heavy riders or for jumping and excessive fast riding.

Dr David Marlin certainly explains it well! 😊

🗣️ Talking Point..

🐴 Tree'd vs Treeless Saddles: The Pressure's On! 🔬

Our recent pressure mat research reveals surprising insights:
❓Do Tree'd saddles distribute pressure better?
❓Do Treeless saddles allow more natural movement?

Is it that simple?!
There's a lot more to consider, including:
🏇 Rider weight
🏇 Riding duration
🏇 Discipline

Curious? We've got all the details in our latest article.

🔗 Read the full breakdown here >>> https://kont.ly/9d3254bc

👇Then tell us in the comments: What do YOU think is best for your horse?

08/09/2024

There's a new LeMieux range in town!! 🥳 😍

Yes the LeMieux Vector stirrups and stirrup leathers have landed at the Performance Saddlefits Store. They're hot property so get in quick as some sizes and colours have already sold out. More stock will arrive later this month. 😊

06/09/2024

We have a huge ex-demo saddle sale on starting today - some great bargains to be had with even some new saddles at heavily reduced prices! These are from all our fitters across the country so please click on the photo of any saddle you are interested in to get full details and the fitter's contact details. Happy shopping.

18/07/2024

Ooh la la - a couple of beautiful custom EA Mattes arrived today. So pretty. 😍😍

27/06/2024

Yes it's finally here - our 3 day EOFY sale! We only run 2 sales a year so take advantage while you can. 🐴🛒🎁 Ends midnight 30th June.

10% off storewide and if you want a bit of fun, search our website for the hidden code and unlock a further 5% off!! 🥳

www.psfstore.com.au

21/06/2024

I have been absent from Social Media for quite awhile! I'm so sorry but will endeavour to start posting again with great educational articles and new exciting products that have recently arrived!!

To start off though - a reminder that our 2024 EOFY Sale starts in just 7 days. 3 days only (June 28, 29 & 30). So keep an eye on this space for more details!

01/06/2024

If you're a horse rider/owner you need to read this! Too many horses are branded as 'naughty' or exhibit 'bad behaviour' when in fact they are just trying to tell you something!
It may or may not be your saddle, it could be ulcers or other medical issues but don't ignore the tell tale signs that something is wrong as a horse should not behave like this if they are happy and comfortable (unless as with this horse it's residual behaviour from previous pain).

The days of buying a saddle because it looks nice and appears to be comfortable are over. It “sort of fits” won’t work. Saddle fit is a CRITICAL component for success of your horse. A horse’s body can change over time due to age and fitness level. Just because a saddle fit a few years ago, doesn’t mean it fits now.

This sweet gelding started to develop behavior issues when tacked and ridden. He was grumpy and would stomp his hind legs, kick out backwards, and pin his ears when his withers were touched or a saddle came near him. His owner is very diligent and reached out to us. After his lameness workup, we determined the cause of his issues. His wither was too wide and saddle tree was too narrow. In all fairness, this horse was difficult to fit a saddle to, he’s a stocky little quarter horse. We found a trained saddle fitter and a custom fitting was done. Even following production of his appropriately fitted saddle, his behavior was not normal. He seemed to anticipate pain. We had corrected the cause of the problem but his withers / shoulders still needed treatment in order to break the cycle of pain. Thankfully, his owner was all in, ready to do what was needed to get her horse comfortable again.

We treated his back/ withers and he now wears his new saddle with no issue. The grouchy behavior has stopped. His shoulders now move freely but he’s not able to drive from behind. Why is this? Did you know that proper scapula movement and function is required in order to engage the hind? The front end of a horse carries the majority of the weight. Until it runs like a well oiled machine, it will also affect the hind end propulsion.

Now that his pain is gone, we work to strengthen his shoulders again. After all, it’s been a very long time since those muscles have been used properly. With that comes strengthening of his core. This will then lead to proper hind end propulsion.

Our patient had many of these symptoms. He’s lucky to have such a great owner.

🛑 Sound without tack but choppy when saddled
🛑 Refusal or difficulty lifting and extending front limbs for farrier
🛑 Shifting while tacking up
🛑 Tripping under saddle
🛑 High OR low neck carriage
🛑 Falling off to one side in saddle
🛑 Choppy canter - feels out of balance
🛑 U neck
🛑 Soreness after trimming
🛑 Forelimb lameness that won’t block out
🛑 Pinning of ears, swishing of tail when withers are groomed
🛑 Stands with forelimbs wide or with one foot pointed
🛑 Bulging of rib cage

Do you have a horse that does any of these things? If so, please don’t ignore it. It’s not fair to make a horse work when they are in pain. They tolerate a rider until they can’t. By then, they are very broken and sometimes cannot be fixed. 😞

Don’t forget these important take home points:
1. Not all saddle fitters are the same. Ask for credentials. Find an educated fitter.
2. Everything in the horse’s body is connected. If the form is wrong, the function is also wrong.

⭐️ As always, thank you to Denali Equine for your mentorship as we continue to do better for our patients.

27/04/2024

Hubby and I are heading off on a trip this week so I won't be around to post orders off that are ordered between tonight and Friday the 3rd May.
I will be back lunch time on Friday so I will post all orders, time permitting, on Friday afternoon. I will prioritise express parcels and items ordered earlier in the week.

Please consider this if ordering something this week and I apologise for any inconvenience caused! ☺️

28/03/2024

Wishing all our customers and friends a safe and Happy Easter. If you are travelling please take care on the roads and if you're riding then enjoy!!! ☺️☺️

24/02/2024

💖 Some of the custom EA Mattes pads that arrived this week!💖

With endless colours and options anything is possible!

These babies are now all on their way to their new homes. 🩷🐎

14/02/2024

💖 Happy Valentine's Day everyone 💖

Are you spending it with the one you love? The four legged variety that is! 😄💜

23/01/2024

🎉🎉Attention Mattes lovers 🎉🎉

I'm putting in a custom Mattes order by or on this weekend (Jan 26 - Jan 28). If you're after something please get in touch asap (and I'm offering discount to anyone who recently had their orders cancelled). 🤩

I've attached the link to the Mattes configurator where you can design your pad/girth etc and email/FB me the screen shot of the photo and specs and I can give you a quote. ☺️☺️

https://www.e-a-mattes.com/en/products-and-services/configurator/

I also have a large range of Mattes pads, half pads and girths in stock in many sizes, styles and colours. Find them here:

https://www.psfstore.com.au/collections/mattes

Whether you're looking for saddle pads, girths, exercise sheets, boots, fly veils and much more - you can customise any of our products and see them directly in the live view.

19/01/2024

🌟Exciting News for EA Mattes Fans! 🌟

Did you know we have a vast selection of EA Mattes products in stock now?! We also offer custom-made options, giving you endless choices in colours! 🩷🩵💜💚💛🧡

If you were one of the people who recently faced a cancellation on your EA Mattes order, don't worry! Reach out and I'll be happy to discuss how I can help you! ☺️
Our current delivery times are only 5-6 weeks from the order placement with Mattes, barring any customs delays.

Check out our in-stock range, featuring:

👉Girths – quilt & slimline leather, black and brown – long, short, pony special & western
👉Girth covers – black in quilt & slimline leather
👉Correctional Half pads – Quilt or sheepskin – dressage and show jumping plus all purpose in quilt only, black & white plus other colours in the sheepskin range and some quilt with single pockets.
👉Eurofit pads - plain quilt or with correction pockets and/or sheepskin – mostly in black or white with different coloured pipings (although we do have a few other colours)
👉Melp, washing bags and spare shims

Whether you're eyeing a custom creation or want to explore our in-stock options, we've got you covered! 🙌🙌

Shop online at www.psfstore.com.au or reach out to us at [email protected] or 0491 078 179.

23/12/2023

Tomorrow is Christmas! Goodness I’m not sure how that snuck up on us so quickly. 🎄😳

I want to wish all of you, customers and friends, a blessed and joyous Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! 😊😊 Thank you for your support throughout 2023, with all its ups and downs,🎠 and I look forward to seeing you and serving you again in 2024. 🙂

I hope you all get to spend quality time with family and of course your horses! May the light of Christmas shine upon you all. ✨✨

For those doing it tough I hope you have the support you need and know that you are always in our thoughts. 🙏

All the best, Lyn and the fur babies. 🎅

23/12/2023

I've added a heap more products to our 'Clearance Offers' today so if you're looking for a post Christmas bargain click on the link below to browse them - sure beats fighting the crowds at the Boxing Day sales!! 😄🎁😄

https://www.psfstore.com.au/collections/clearance-bin

22/12/2023

Congratulations to our Christmas gift voucher winners!!! 🎉🎊

I'll DM you all to organise the voucher and thanks for participating with your gorgeous photos. 🥰

Here are the winners:
🥇$100 voucher - Annie Wagner (photo 4)
🥈$50 voucher - Jodie Bussell (photo 5)
🥉$25 voucher - Janita Edwards (photo 6)

Congratulations to you all and thanks to the other submissions - they were all great photos! And thanks also to everyone who joined in the fun with voting. Can't wait to do it again!! 😊😊

If you still need a last minute gift voucher for a horsey friend or relative they're available now in our store!!

https://www.psfstore.com.au/collections/other/products/christmas-gift-voucher

19/12/2023

***Thanks everyone for voting on your favourite photos! Winner announcement to follow in a new post!***

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for our Christmas giveaway comp! 👏👏 Now it's your turn to vote on your favourite to determine the winners of the 3 gift vouchers! 😃

There were so many great photos to choose from that I had a very hard time picking just 6 for you to vote on! In fact I ended up with 7. 😆😆

I had to pick photos that were either a higher resolution or really showed the products well. There were so many others that I loved but didn't showcase the product itself enough - but it's given me lots of photos to use in marketing so thanks very much everyone. ☺️

It's over to you now to vote and feel free to rope your friends in to vote too! I've posted each photo below and you just need to like your favourite or react to it in some way to register your vote. You have until Fri 1.00 pm and the 3 photos with the most likes or reactions will be the winners. 🥳

Good luck to you all and I'll announce the winners on Friday afternoon. 🥇🥈🥉🎊

18/12/2023

⏰⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT!⏰⏰

Only just over 24 hours to get your photos in to be in OUR Christmas giveaway competition! All you need to do is go to the post pinned to the top of our page (not this one please) and post a photo of your horse using one of our products.🐎🐎

I'm looking for photos of our accessory brands -not just the saddle brands though - and make sure the product can be seen! See these photos for some good examples! 🧐😊

Your chance to win one of 3 vouchers. Entries close at 5pm tomorrow night then I'll post the top contenders for you all to vote on your favourite. Winners will be announced on Friday.

13/12/2023

We've been going through and culling a lot of our old photos. You know - the old pre-digital age ones where you developed a roll of 36 photos and had maybe half that were good shots!! But the rest still went in the photo album anyway. 😆😅

I came across this one from around 2012 (thereabouts) taken by a professional photographer and I had totally forgotten I had it.

I think this must be one of my favourite shots of Phoenix and I after he won Supreme Exhibit at a 'Pretty in Pink' show. I miss this special boy so much, more than words can say, so I'm going to put this one on display now as a reminder of how beautiful he was. 💗💗

01/11/2023

A lovely restoration for a thirsty saddle by our WA Saddle Fitter!

Using the Erreplus cleaner and balsam plus some Effax oil. A very noticeable difference!

https://www.psfstore.com.au/collections/cleaning-maintenance

I was a bit concerned how much this saddle had faded recently, so I brought it home and turns out that the leather was very thirsty!

4 layers of a good saddle oil, then sealed it with a balsam to bring it back to its glory.

Leather saddles need to be conditioned with a cream or balsam atleast every month, give it a quick wipe down. If it starts to fade or become hard it may need a oil.

Look after your gear and it will serve you for many years to come and will look great too 😊

09/10/2023

Sunset at Parachilna! 🧡🧡🧡

01/10/2023

Do you have friends that you love to ride with, show with, train with and just have fun with? I think it's wonderful to share horsey activities with good friends as it makes for special memories. 💖

I also love to celebrate my birthday with friends and because October is my birthday month I've made it the Performance Saddlefits Store "Friendship Month"!!😊

So how are we going to celebrate "Friendship Month"??? 🤔

Everyone who makes a purchase during October will receive a 10% discount voucher to share with a good friend - there's nothing better than being able to give something to a friend to show them how much you care. 🏇🏇

Vouchers will be valid until 15th November with unlimited uses.

www.psfstore.com.au