Montague Saddles - Julie Knaggs

Montague Saddles - Julie Knaggs Based in South East England, I am an independent holistic saddle fitter, SMART saddles technical advisor, trained bridle fitter and equine performance analyst.
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Are you ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†? ๐Ÿ“† Join Julie Knaggs and Jo Szegota  for a SMART Saddle experience with a difference! ๐ŸดEver won...
08/11/2024

Are you ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†? ๐Ÿ“† Join Julie Knaggs and Jo Szegota for a SMART Saddle experience with a difference! ๐Ÿด

Ever wondered what itโ€™s like to ride on a mechanical horse, a horse where you can concentrate on you and your riding and not what theyโ€™re up to? ๐Ÿ‘€ Curious about what a SMART Saddle could do for you? Or just want to learn how to assess the fit of your own SMART Saddle?

Join us on ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ for an afternoon all about finding the perfect fit, comfort, and connection in the saddleโ€”with not one but two SMART advisors and ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿด to guide you!

This is your ๐Ÿซต chance to try something new, chat with experienced saddle fitters, and get hands-on with a range of saddles. And yes, thereโ€™ll be tea, coffee and cake too! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Head over to the Events tab for all the details on times, location, and whatโ€™s included. ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ so drop me a message ASAP to secure your spotโ€”donโ€™t miss out on this unique experience!

Got questions? ๐Ÿค” Just ask below or drop me a message - you know me, I love a chat!

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A saddle ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜ for life! Two ponies, one saddle ๐ŸดIn June 2022, I fitted Debbie's New Forest pony with a Native GP SMART sa...
01/11/2024

A saddle ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜ for life! Two ponies, one saddle ๐Ÿด

In June 2022, I fitted Debbie's New Forest pony with a Native GP SMART saddle. Fast forward two years, and when she brought home new pony โ€˜Tin Tinโ€™, I refitted that very same saddle to him! With just a small shim adjustment and a new green saddlecloth (because letโ€™s face it, the red one wasnโ€™t going to quite work with Tin Tinโ€™s chestnut colouring! ๐Ÿคญ), the pair are now ready to ride comfortably. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

And this is the beauty of SMART saddles - their flexibility. As a horse changes shape throughout the seasons or even if the rider changes horse, the saddle will continue to flex-to-fit and adapt. Since SMART saddles are sized for the rider, so long as your next horse or pony is the appropriate size for you, then the saddle will be too. Gone are the days of having to invest in a new saddle each time you changed horses, or you horse changed shape! ๐Ÿซฃ

Thatโ€™s the magic of a SMART saddleโ€”ultimate comfort for horse and rider, whatever the future brings. ๐ŸŒฟ

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SMART Saddle experience day! ๐Ÿ‡ - 17th NovemberJoin us for a fun and informative day all about the fabulous SMART Saddles...
25/10/2024

SMART Saddle experience day! ๐Ÿ‡ - 17th November

Join us for a fun and informative day all about the fabulous SMART Saddles with not one, but two experienced SMART advisors plus โ€˜Teacherโ€™ the mechanical horse!

๐Ÿ“… ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: 17th November 2024
โฐ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: 1pm - 4.30pm
๐Ÿ“ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Sideways, Hollantide Lane, Wallingford, OX10 6JT
๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐—”๐—น๐—น ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ, new and exisiting clients alike

Whatโ€™s on offer?

๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€: Learn how to adjust a SMART saddle and pick up essential tips for maintaining saddle balance.

๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€: We will have a wide selection of SMART saddles in various sizes and styles for you to see and try out on the day.

๐Ÿ”น ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Introducing โ€œTeacherโ€ the riding simulatorโ€”perfect for experiencing a SMART saddle in a controlled environment. Jo will be offering short rides and explaining the benefits of simulator lessons for both horse and rider. There will also be the opportunity to have a sit on various saddles on stationary saddle stands.

Meet the Advisors:
๐Ÿ”ธ Julie Knaggs, Montague Saddles - A SMART Technical Advisor and holistic saddle fitter with extensive experience in horse and rider biomechanics.
๐Ÿ”ธ Jo Szegota, Herdleader- Biomechanics coach, SMART advisor, and personal trainer with an incredible eye for rider and horse movement. Jo will also be providing test rides on the simulator!

Details:

๐Ÿ’ต Cost: ยฃ30
๐ŸŽ Come dressed to ride but no need to bring your horse
๐Ÿฐ Tea and cake provided for all attendees.

๐Ÿ“ง Drop us a message to book your slotโ€”donโ€™t miss out on this unique opportunity to improve your saddle fit, try a range of SMART Saddles styles AND have a go on the riding simulator!

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However wet it  looks in these photos, believe me, it was ๐™ข๐™ช๐™˜๐™ wetter! โ›ˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ™ˆ Louise bought her first SMART saddle a coupl...
18/10/2024

However wet it looks in these photos, believe me, it was ๐™ข๐™ช๐™˜๐™ wetter! โ›ˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Louise bought her first SMART saddle a couple of months ago โ€“ a dressage saddle for her young horse Buzz (pictured), whilst her older Elementary level horse was off due to injury. Now that she's experienced the huge benefits of riding in a SMART Saddle, when I visited again this week to see how they were getting on, Louise was keen to try the jumping model for days outside the white boards. ๐Ÿ‡

With her second horse Baz now also back in work, I was able to fit both saddles to both horses during this visit โ€“ all thanks to the clever, flexible fitting system that SMART Saddles offer. ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ This means Louise can now swap between two different saddles for different disciplines, and best of all, both horses can be hacked out together, each in their own SMART Saddle!

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Who knew that wearing Hi-Viz could be just as important in a field as it is on the roads?! ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Well, hereโ€™s something m...
11/10/2024

Who knew that wearing Hi-Viz could be just as important in a field as it is on the roads?! ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

Well, hereโ€™s something many may not realise: ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ โœˆ๏ธ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต, ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—›๐—ถ-๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜‡ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—นโ€”๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ผ-๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด!

Recently, Pete (aka Mr Montague Saddles) had the privilege of visiting RAF Odiham to represent us at a rider awareness day. The key takeaway? ๐—”๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ถ-๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜‡โ€”๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐Ÿดโœˆ๏ธ

When we say โ€œall timesโ€, we mean it: in your lessons, outdoor schools, hacking, or even in your stable block. Hereโ€™s why:

๐ŸŸก Aircraft crews are trained to look out for livestock, especially horses. The sooner they spot you, the sooner they can make adjustments to keep everyone safe.
๐ŸŸก Hi-Viz makes you visible at distances, even when flying at high speeds (140mph) and low altitudes (100ft).
๐ŸŸก If youโ€™re in an area where aircraft frequently fly, they may not be able to divert without causing more noise and disturbance. But if they see you in Hi-Viz, they might climb to a safer height to avoid startling your horse.
๐ŸŸก If your horse reacts, donโ€™t worry. Aircraft crews are trained to monitor you and your horse until they know youโ€™re safe. If necessary, theyโ€™ll circle back and may even land to help if you need it. ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Two Hi-Viz colours ๐ŸŸก๐ŸŸ  are better than one! Make sure youโ€™re as visible as possible.

Our military and emergency services crews take rider safety seriously. Theyโ€™re even happy to offer talks to explain why these precautions are so important.

Letโ€™s keep each other: ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, your livery yard, and anyone who could benefit from this important info!

Have you ever encountered aircraft while riding? โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿš Drop your stories in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Ever wonder whatโ€™s inside a saddle, ๐Ÿ” how to check if a tree is straight? ๐Ÿ“or fancied having a go at flocking a saddle p...
04/10/2024

Ever wonder whatโ€™s inside a saddle, ๐Ÿ” how to check if a tree is straight? ๐Ÿ“or fancied having a go at flocking a saddle panel? ๐Ÿ”จ

โžก๏ธ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜!

Montague Saddles is teaming up with Orion Saddles to offer a saddling dissection and discovery workshop - itโ€™s open to horse owners, riders and professionals alike. No experience necessary, just a curious mind! ๐Ÿง 

Bring along an old saddle of your own or use one of ours. We also welcome you to bring any old numnahs or girths for discussion.

During this educational workshop event youโ€™ll have the opportunity to discover how saddles are made; you will see first hand some of the issues lurking in those trees or under the panels to watch out for and gain a fascinating insight into how saddle fitting really works. ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“…: 23rd November 2024
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ: 1pm-4pm
๐Ÿ“ : Harmony Equitation Pound Farm, Leigh
Wiltshire, SN6 6RD What3words: ///successes.paraded.aimlessly
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ : Limited tickets available, strictly on a first come, first served basis. ๐™‹๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™ง๐™š๐™œ๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ โ€˜๐— ๐—˜โ€™ ๐™—๐™š๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฌ. ๐Ÿ‘‡ We will then contact you to book your slot.
๐Ÿ’ณ: ticket price, ยฃ40 per person

Do you know someone who might be interested in joining us? ๐Ÿค” Please tag them below ๐Ÿ‘‡and share this post to help spread the word! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

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Ready to try a SMART Saddle? ๐Ÿ‡ Hereโ€™s how to book an appointment with me.1๏ธโƒฃ Send me a message: by WhatsApp ๐Ÿ“ฒ to 07879 6...
29/09/2024

Ready to try a SMART Saddle? ๐Ÿ‡ Hereโ€™s how to book an appointment with me.

1๏ธโƒฃ Send me a message: by WhatsApp ๐Ÿ“ฒ to 07879 644211 or PM ๐Ÿ“ฅ to this page with details of your availability and your yard postcode.

2๏ธโƒฃ Fill in a Test Ride booking form: donโ€™t forget to add my name - Julie Knaggs - where it asks for the name of the agent youโ€™d like to see.
Click here ๐Ÿ‘‰: https://www.smartsaddles.com/shop/SMART-Test-Ride-Reservation-&-Disclaimer-UK-Only-p542908747

Once you have completed both of these steps, I will then get in touch to arrange a suitable appointment date ๐Ÿ“† and time. I always keep a few appointments back each month, meaning I can usually see clients at short notice where required.

๐Ÿ“ Based in South East England, I cover Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, as well as further afield on request and charge a single fixed consultation fee for my services, plus travel as appropriate.

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Julie Knaggs, SMART Saddles Technical Advisor, independent holistic saddle fitter of over 14 years, equine performance analyst and all round professional horse and rider biomechanics geek.

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I had a fantastic day on Wednesday attending a SMART Saddles ๐Ÿ‡ CPD training day at Harmony Equitation in Wiltshire! Itโ€™s...
22/09/2024

I had a fantastic day on Wednesday attending a SMART Saddles ๐Ÿ‡ CPD training day at Harmony Equitation in Wiltshire!

Itโ€™s always a valuable opportunity to expand my knowledge ๐Ÿง  and share experiences with fellow professionals in the equine industry, as well as to catch up with old colleagues and friends! ๐Ÿค— What really stands out to me about SMART Saddles events is how the atmosphere is so welcoming and inclusive, and itโ€™s a real pleasure to be part of a community thatโ€™s as passionate as I am about doing whatโ€™s best for the horse. ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป

Have you tried a SMART Saddle yet? ๐Ÿค”
Or does yours need a tweak ๐Ÿค perhaps?

Comment ๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€˜ME!โ€™ below ๐Ÿ‘‡ and I will contact you to arrange! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

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Is it the horse or the saddle? ๐Ÿ‡ Despite fantastic conformation and a proven track record over fences, 7yo ISH โ€˜Dinoโ€™ ha...
13/09/2024

Is it the horse or the saddle? ๐Ÿ‡

Despite fantastic conformation and a proven track record over fences, 7yo ISH โ€˜Dinoโ€™ had been really struggling with his jumping. He was also moving tight on the flat and had become very unhappy when approached with the saddle.

It can be hard, especially in Suzieโ€™s situation working with a new horse, to establish whether these sort of problems are horse or saddle related. Is it is behavioural, is it physical or is it saddle? ๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

This is why itโ€™s really important when faced with feedback like this from your horse, to check โ€˜back and tackโ€™ - get a bodyworker and a saddle fitter out. If you know your horse isnโ€™t sore and your saddle is right then you can with clear conscience, begin to work through the ridden behaviours.

Except the first thing that I noticed about Dinoโ€™s saddle was how twisted the tree was! ๐Ÿ˜ณ Even if it had fitted, this saddle could not be used.

But actually what a blessing, because the
the difference in Dino in a SMART Saddle, was jaw dropping! I saw a once tight horse begin to unravel in front of my eyes and he engaged across his back so much that I had to rebalance the saddle, twice, to accommodate the improvement in his posture! Suzie said that she had never ridden Dino feeling like that before. ๐Ÿคฉ

The pair now have the saddle on a 2 week pre-purchase rental to see how they get on but I have already heard from Mike Aylmore, their trainer that he has noticed a huge change in Dino in just the first week! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Mike said Dino is much freeer in lessons and generally seems a lot happier. ๐Ÿ˜

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The SMART Saddles Native base: a perfect ๐Ÿ‘Œ fit for cob-types! If you own a cob, then you will know how frustrating ๐Ÿคฏ  it...
05/09/2024

The SMART Saddles Native base: a perfect ๐Ÿ‘Œ fit for cob-types!

If you own a cob, then you will know how frustrating ๐Ÿคฏ it can be to find a saddle that accommodates their larger shoulders, broader backs and flatter builds in a market that seemingly largely caters for TB shapes! ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ But thatโ€™s where the SMART saddleโ€™s Native base comes in!

Specifically designed for wider horses, the Native base is ideally suited to wide, flat or short back shapes with little or no wither and boasts the following unique features:
โœ”๏ธ Low profile base panel, specifically designed for increased stability on flatter back shapes
โœ”๏ธ Shorter base length and more upswept rear panel shape which can facilitate taller riders on short-backed horses or ponies, and lends itself especially well to croup high cobby types.

Plus of course it still includes all the wonderful benefits of a SMART Saddle as standard. Features like a fully flexible gullet and base panels that allow full freedom of movement, provide a wider bearing surface and more balanced weight distribution to avoid pressure points, and promote a healthy, mobile back. The secure close-contact feel for the rider and the easy-fit system that adapts with your horse or pony as they change throughout the seasons. (Perfect for those chunky good doers! ๐Ÿคญ)

Whether for hacking, schooling, or competing, the SMART saddle offers unparalleled comfort and performance. With 2 base designs, 5 sizes and 7 styles to choose from there is something to accommodate every horse or pony and rider combo in the SMART Saddle range! ๐ŸŽ

Drop me a message ๐Ÿ“ฒ to feel the difference a SMART Saddle could make to you both!

๐Ÿ“ธ Caroline Benham & Chicco

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Amy and Jester ๐Ÿคก ๐Ÿด I first fitted this fabulous 14 year old cob gelding with his SMART Saddle just 2 months ago. Jester ...
28/08/2024

Amy and Jester ๐Ÿคก ๐Ÿด

I first fitted this fabulous 14 year old cob gelding with his SMART Saddle just 2 months ago. Jester has been going brilliantly since, in fact he won both his dressage tests ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡ at a recent competition, and they were big classes! ๐Ÿ‘

I asked Amy the differences she has seen and felt in Jester since my last visit: ๐ŸŽค

โ€œThis saddle has enabled us to get him lighter in front, in the shoulders. He has much more of a range of position in the neck and the shoulders so he's able to be a lot stiller. Heโ€™s also a lot less spooky, a lot softer in his back and itโ€™s allowed him to be more independent in his frame and so not pulling down.โ€ ~ Amy Jones

Although Jester hasnโ€™t had any issues since his first fitting, his way of going had transformed in such a positive way between my visits that he was already in need of a saddle rebalance. โš–๏ธ There was so much improvement in his posture, way of going and topline, that we had to completely change how the saddle is set up! Unlike conventional treed saddles, the SMART Saddle not only allows for all these future changes of shape, but it also ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ this healthy back development.

It's always worth getting your saddle checked at regular intervals, even if your horse or pony is still working really well because little tweaks ๐Ÿคcan make HUGE differences. Amy said she felt like this readjustment had given her an extra 20% from Jester! ๐Ÿฅณ

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SMART Benefits ๐Ÿ‘Œ for the Rider  Youโ€™ve often heard me rave about how fabulous SMART Saddles are for horses, but what abo...
21/08/2024

SMART Benefits ๐Ÿ‘Œ for the Rider

Youโ€™ve often heard me rave about how fabulous SMART Saddles are for horses, but what about the rider? ๐Ÿค”

SMART Saddle rider benefits include:
๐Ÿ’š Optimal Rider Balance: The stirrup bars are positioned for balance, not restricted by tree points. This enhances comfort and security, allowing for a correct position and easier self-correction.
๐Ÿ’š Zero Concussion: No push from a rigid frame means itโ€™s excellent for ridersโ€™ backs.
๐Ÿ’š Subtle Aids: Horses respond more easily to subtle cues because they can clearly feel the riderโ€™s slightest position changes. This also means the rider can feel the horseโ€™s back, improving aid precision.
๐Ÿ’š Comfortable Seat: The flexible seat allows extended periods in the saddle without seat bone discomfort.
๐Ÿ’š Lightweight: Easy to carry and lift, even onto large horses.
๐Ÿ’š Economical: A major advantage is the ability to monitor and adjust the fit and balance as needed throughout the year. This offers an economical solution โ€“ simply replace or adjust low-cost shims instead of the entire saddle! SMARTโ€™s high-tech, maintenance-free panels eliminate the need for flocking adjustments.
๐Ÿ’š Versatile: SMART Saddles are initially sized for the rider, then fitted and balanced to the horse, allowing you to use the same saddle on multiple horses.

With a wide range of knee and thigh block options, rider support can be tailored by selecting the size, shape, and placement of each block. For example, a taller rider might prefer a slimline knee block to increase space for a long hip-to-knee length, while a shorter rider may benefit from a larger block that supports the knee further back. The Velcro system makes it easy for multiple riders to use the same saddle, simply by moving or changing blocks and shims as needed.

๐Ÿ“ท Nim Hollingshead riding in her SMART Dressage saddle

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I need your ๐Ÿซต help! I am good at many things โ€ฆ photography is not one of those things! ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ˜‚In fact, I am absolutely USELES...
12/08/2024

I need your ๐Ÿซต help!

I am good at many things โ€ฆ photography is not one of those things! ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ˜‚

In fact, I am absolutely USELESS at taking photos during appointments to share on social media. I just get all caught up and lost in the moment during SMART Saddle Test Rides and forget to take any at all! ๐Ÿคญ

Do any of my lovely clients please ๐Ÿ™ have any photos ๐Ÿ“ธ of themselves riding in their SMART Saddles that EquiEdge Marketing could use in future posts, here on my Montague Saddles page?

You can send them direct to Tori at EquiEdge, pop them on this post or message my business page with them.

ANY photos would be very gratefully received. Thank you.

In the meantime, here for the โ€˜Facebook algorithms taxโ€™ is a photo I did actually take ๐Ÿ“ธ recently of my Highlandssoaking their rock solid feet in an attempt to soften them, pre hoof trim!! ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚

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SMART Saddles: What's in it for the horse?In my humble opinion ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ as an experienced holistic saddle fitter working wi...
05/08/2024

SMART Saddles: What's in it for the horse?

In my humble opinion ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ as an experienced holistic saddle fitter working with a wide array of treed, part-treed and tree-less saddles, SMART Saddles offer unparalleled โœ‹ freedom of movement. Without exception, every horse and pony I work with in these saddles, has improved.

We all know theyโ€™re THE most comfortable saddles on the market to park your backside ๐Ÿ‘ in, but whatโ€™s in it for the horse ๐Ÿค” :

๐Ÿ’š Fully flexible lateral base panels - engage with the horseโ€™s long back muscle either side of the spine. Fitted with a close contact, the panels flex independently with the movement of the horse to enable freedom of the shoulder, back and trunk, whilst supporting the rider in the saddle.
๐Ÿ’š Responsive gullet - lifts and flexes with the horses' back action, both laterally and longitudinally, to avoid pinching
๐Ÿ’š Self-tensioning girthing system - provides freedom of movement and stability throughout the stride cycle of the horse.
๐Ÿ’š Lightweight - reduces the overall load for the horse to carry (see webinar for research on rider: horse weight ratios.
๐Ÿ’š Changes in back shape, posture and muscle dimension can be accommodated dynamically, promoting long-term good back health without the restrictions of a rigid saddle tree.

Positive improvements commonly seen when using the SMARTโ„ข saddle include:
๐Ÿ’š Without restriction, the forehand frees up and horses can more readily find their natural balance, moving more uphill and straighter.
๐Ÿ’š Young horses improve confidence and older horse become happier.
๐Ÿ’š A change and improvement in ridden work with a more forward approach; more forward thinking, confident, calm, willing, able to concentrate, and less spooky, resistant, defensive, evasive, naughty etc.
๐Ÿ’š Physical changes as a result of this: improved musculature and more power, elasticity and expression.

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What can you do in a SMART Saddle? ๐Ÿค” Find me something you CANโ€™T do in a SMART Saddle! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ธ Hereโ€™s Caroline Benham do...
29/07/2024

What can you do in a SMART Saddle? ๐Ÿค” Find me something you CANโ€™T do in a SMART Saddle! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Hereโ€™s Caroline Benham doing Working Equitation in hers.

The advanced SMARTโ„ข saddle design has been developed to meet the requirements of the modern equestrian. Extensive scientific testing throughout development ensures SMART FLEXTechโ„ข Technology allows for the highest level of performance and horse:saddle:rider synchrony.

All SMART Saddles feature:
๐Ÿ’š Flexible base panels and gullet - for a healthy, mobile back
๐Ÿ’š Self-tensioning Y-girthing โ€“ provides freedom of movement and saddle stability
๐Ÿ’š SMARTโ„ข Elite seat โ€“ superior balance; close-contact with a narrow twist for comfortable and effective riding
๐Ÿ’š Customisable knee & thigh blocks- for tailored, adjustable support
๐Ÿ’š Premium materials - classical meets contemporary; customise to your taste, including patent leather keepers and SMARTโ„ข Cantle design.
๐Ÿ’š Easy-fit system โ€“ adjust the fit with external balance pads, eliminating the need to buy a new saddle each time your horse changes shape.
๐Ÿ’š Unique deformable design โ€“ unrivalled safety for horse and rider in the event of a fall

๐Ÿ‘‰ Do you fancy a โ€˜Test Rideโ€™ in a SMART Saddle a to see what difference it could make to you and your horse? ๐Ÿค”

Drop me a message ๐Ÿ“ฅ and letโ€™s book you in to try one for yourself!

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26/07/2024

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From preventative medicine ๐Ÿ’‰ to advanced diagnostics ๐Ÿฆด and cutting-edge treatments ๐Ÿงฌ , we provide all services at your horse's home yard. This ensures they feel comfortable and secure, making vet visits less stressful and more successful.

๐ŸŒŸ Honesty and integrity are the core of our practice. We openly discuss costs and maintain complete transparency with our clients. ๐ŸŒŸ

Located in ๐Ÿ“ Farnham, Surrey, we offer exceptional care to clients in the Waverley, Woking, Guildford, Cobham, Chobham, and East Hampshire areas.

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22/07/2024

โ€œJulie Knaggs, the wicked witch ๐Ÿง™ of good saddlingโ€ - said Jo Szegota, HerdLeader Riding Coach + Simulator.

Well, Iโ€™ve been called worse I suppose! ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜‚

Itโ€™s always such a pleasure to catch up with Jo and her horses. She was kind enough to write me this lovely review after our recent appointment that I just had to share!

โ€œJulie blows my tiny mind every time we have a โ€˜play dateโ€™. She has just popped round for a quick quarterly saddle check and all done in under 5 hoursโ€ฆ.!!!

Thatโ€™s because Julie offers so much more to horse and rider. I just love our collaborative sessions looking at rider balance, saddle interaction and the movement of the horses. Loads learnt, and loads more to experiment before our next session.โ€œ

Appointments are so much more than just saddle fitting. I love to get my geek on ๐Ÿค“ and visits to Jo are the perfect opportunity for this! During our most recent session, I also gave Jo - who normally rides in a SMART Saddles PRO Dressage - the opportunity to try out the new SMART Saddles Elite Hunter Jump which personally I am loving at the moment!

I find this model lends itself so well to a variety of rider conformations as an alternative to the standard GP. It offers a different alignment which just seems to work so well for all those I have tried it on so far, most of whom have zero intention of โ€˜huntingโ€™ or โ€˜jumpingโ€™! ๐Ÿคญ

See what Jo felt in the video below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

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If your horseโ€™s tack needs a tune up, then please get in touch! Based in South East England, I am an independent holistic saddle fitter, SMART saddles technical advisor, trained bridle fitter and equine performance analyst.

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