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AH Saddles Specialist Native Pony & Cob Saddles

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AH Saddles Specialist Native Pony & Cob Saddles

AH Saddles provide specialist native pony, cob & wide saddles. All our saddles are designed by Andrea Hicks who has over 20 yrs' experience.
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AH Saddles Ltd was previously called Native Pony & Cob Saddles. Despite the name change we are still the same company, re-branded to reflect our extended range of saddles catering for a greater variety of wider horses. In addition, we noted there was some customer confusion due to other companies having similar trading names and we did not want our customers to get confused. We take great pride in

our saddles and in our customer service and would not like to be confused with anyone else. Please be assured we still offer an extensive range of saddles for native ponies and cobs. All AH saddles are designed by Andrea Hicks (owner of AH Saddles Ltd). Andrea has been designing saddles and fitting difficult to fit breeds for over 20 years. Her designs are so good at resolving fitting issues that at AH Saddles we feel that once you’ve tried one you simply will not want anything else. Our range includes Pony Saddles for the smaller native pony, along with dressage, jumping, working hunter, showing and endurance saddles for larger native ponies, cobs and wider horses. TEL :01934 622044 Mob: 07792 405045

Fitters
Stephanie Bloom
Has over 5 years saddle fitting experience, she covers Southern England East Anglia and Midlands. Mob: 07799 628057
[email protected]

Clare Molyneux
Show judge, Highland Pony breeder and riding instructor with over 12 years experience in saddle fitting. Covers North East Scotland, Fife, Highlands, Central West Scotland
Tel: 01309 651253 or
Mob: 07789 262898
[email protected]

Further fitters can be found on our website ahsaddles.com

10/09/2024

AH new custom mono flap dressage saddle, they have soft hide cover finish, close contact mono flap panel, webbing for 4 girth strap each side, for maximum fitting adjustment options, flocked panel with long fibre Jacob’s wool, front and rear gussets also for maximum adjustment. These are custom order saddles that can be made on a tree to suit your horse.

10/09/2024

AH new custom mono flap jump saddle, they have soft hide cover finish, close contact mono flap panel, webbing for 4 girth strap each side, for maximum fitting adjustment options, flocked panel with long fibre Jacob’s wool, front and rear gussets also for maximum adjustment. These are custom order saddles that can be made on a tree to suit your horse.

03/09/2024

Saddle fitting Somerset area 26th September, BOS, Mark, Lympsham there are few spaces left please message to get booked in.

27/08/2024

14/08/2024

Saddle fitting in Gloucester on 27th August and Salisbury on the 29th of August. Please contact Sharon Downes to get booked in .

Call out/Travel costs
£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50

Tel: 07815 015864

05/08/2024

Used AH Saddles in stock:
16.5” compact sport £1395
16.5 classic dressage £1295
16.5 sport GP xw upswept panel £995
17” Traditional WH xw £895 on trial
17” Luxe WH xw £1295 on trial
16.5 GPX black xw £1695
17” Ebony jump black xw £1695
17.5” Ebony VSD xw £1495
17” Affinity dressage xw and xxw £995
15” pony WH xw £995
16.5 Harrier jump £995
17” show saddle xw £995
16.5” brown GPX £1295

29/07/2024

My saddle slips why ?

Your saddle is not a magic wand. If your horse is a barrel shaped, and there is a bit of asymmetry in the horse or rider or if your horse has a short back, asymmetry is much more likely to show up and that shows up in the form of Saddle slip to one side, your saddle isn’t necessarily to blame. Instead, get your saddle fitter to check it’s ok and if it’s ok, work on making you and the horse straighter so there is less unevenness. This can be done with groundwork for the horse and chiropractor, if required . For the rider there are many YouTube videos on body straightness , most human asymmetrical issue in the body that are not injury induced start in the pelvis with unevenness, basic exercises that help with sciatica will help strengthen and straighten your pelvis, palates are also good for this . Along with sleeping symmetrically ! Most very crooked riders sleep in a very crooked position and hold their pelvis crooked while sleeping, no amount of chiropractic treatment will help keep you to get straight if you don't break bad habits.

Anatomical girths and correction pads can help . But if you or your horse is uneven and we pad the issue out with flocking, without addressing the straightness issue especially if it’s rider straightness issues, flocking the saddle to hold the rider straight can is some cases lead to the horse being sore. When its horse straightness issues like arthritis in the horse hocks or an unlevel pelvis which leads to uneven gate, when a horse has one of these issues the rib cage hangs more to one side causing slippage, forcing the saddle to stay straight can lead to lameness or refusal to work.

If you or your horse is uneven, then we can pad/flock/shim saddles to help. But… working on levelling them up is much more beneficial and shimming should be a temporary measure unless the rider or horse has a permanent issue that can’t be resolved, then uneven girthing and regular checks to keep on top of the issues will be needed.

20/07/2024

SUMMER SALE limited number of new reduced saddles available. With 14 day trial.

AH 17” 4,5,6 fit Classic dressage new price £2595.00 sale price £1995.00

AH 16.5” Traditional WH 5f, 6f new price £2395.00 sale price £1895.00

AH Ebony VSD 17” 6 fit , Velcro blocks, new price £2495.00 sale price £1895.00 slight ex demo .

18/07/2024

AH Anatomical girths dressage limited number available while stocks last, sizes 26” x 1, 3x28” new price is £195.00. These are available for £99 postage £5

09/07/2024

Saddle fitting Weston and BOS space available on the 19th July please PM if you want booking.
Consultation £60.00
Flock on site £40.00
Plus travel.
Can check any brand not just AH .

28/06/2024

Gloucester saddle fitting on the 4th July Sharon Downes will be saddle fitting . Distributor for AH saddles, but can flock and adjust any brand .
Sharon Downes

MSFC and SMS flocking qualifications

Call out/Travel costs
£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50

Tel: 07815 015864

21/06/2024

Used AH saddles on stock;
14.5” WH xw brown
17” Luxe WH xw-xxw brown
16.5” Super cob GP, brown ###w
16.5”Heathland xw ex demo
16.5” Classic dressage xw on trial
17” Ebony jump ex demo
17 Affinity dressage xw

14 day trial £30 postage PM for more details .

18/06/2024

Always wanted used AH saddles bought, we have a waiting list of clients that want used AH saddles, we buy in and sell more expensive saddles on commission . For more information please PM me .

13/06/2024

AH Super Cob saddle made with a compact panel.

23/05/2024

AH Mono flap dressage saddle, with a custom compact panel, made for a clients Iberian horse, it has extra hidden webbing so different girth strap arrangement can be achieved if needed.

22/05/2024

Sharon Downes will be saddle fitting in Salisbury on Monday 3rd June if you would like a saddle check or fitting please contact Sharon .

£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50

Tel: 07815 015864

17/05/2024

Sharon Downes will be saddle fitting on the 27th May in North Wales. Please call to get booked in.
Call out/Travel costs
£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50

Tel: 07815 015864

16/05/2024

Sharon Downes will be saddle fitting in Gloucestershire on Sunday 26 May please contact Sharon to get booked in .

Call out/Travel costs
£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50

Tel: 07815 015864

10/05/2024

Used AH saddles in stock all come with a 14 day trial postage £30.00
17” Classic xw-xxw excellent condition £1295
17.5” super cob xxw good condition £1295
17” Luxe WH xw excellent condition
16.5” Optimus jump vgc £1295
17.5” GPJ rarely available, in ex demo condition £1500

05/05/2024

REDUCED non stretch stirrups leathers £65.00 while stocks last last few set left .
AH stirrup leathers super soft English leather,
non-stretch and lined with nylon for extra strength. Our
slimline leathers offer superb comfort under the leg and are suitable for any discipline. New pice £165.00 £5.00 postage.

Black 48”,54”56”60”

05/05/2024

AH anatomical girths reduced to clear £99.00 postage £5.00 . New price is £195.00 last few left .

Black 52”
Brown 50”

04/05/2024

Saddle fitting around Somerset on the 29th May please PM to be booked in.

01/05/2024

Saddle fitting West Wales (Lampeter) on the 13th May. Appointments further west available or Mid Wales on this date. Contact Sharon Downes

Call out/Travel costs
£0.50/mile travel, both ways from CF37 1HY
Consultation charge £65
Flocking will start at £40
Tree adjustment £50
AH Distributor but will check other brands .
Tel: 07815 015864

27/04/2024

Saddle fitting in Wiltshire 20th May Sharon Downes is taking bookings for theses areas please call or text her to book in on Tel: 07815 015864

Address

3 The Drive
Weston-Super-Mare
BS232

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447792405045

Website

http://www.ahsaddles.com/

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We are now closing for a break for Christmas and would like to say a huge thank you to our customers, not just for the last year, but especially for the last two challenging years, and all your support. It's not been easy, with fitters stuck at home and saddle makers facing huge challenges not only with lockdown but also with the well-reported supply chain issues that have resulted since, so we are thankful that we are all still in one piece and busier than ever. We thank all our loyal customers for supporting AH Saddles and our fitters, we're all rightly proud of our products and fitting service and look forwards to 2022 with hope that it's a little easier, but whatever we face, we look forwards to bringing you all with us!

Have you ever wondered what we expect of riders at a fitting? Worried you might have to do more than you'd like to? Here's something to reassure you. This horse and rider have been out of action for nearly 3 months since having our fitter out to replace her poorly fitting saddle. She's done absolutely the right thing and been doing groundwork, keeping both of them busy, but it means she's not been riding her tricky mare. The rider, like most of us (especially those of us of a "certain age"!) struggles with some issues including fibromyalgia, but also worried at the initial fitting that she'd not fit in the 16.5" saddle that the horse has room for. Not only does she fit in it but she actually sits beautifully in it, in our opinion! At her fitting with Steph this week she was able to take her time, do a little groundwork first, and then take her time in the walk, working with her mare's "forward drive" and keeping her relaxed and happy. She did muster a trot, sadly not captured on camera apart from a a second or so. The rider was delighted the saddle felt as good, or better, than on the day she tried one, and described how it felt, and how SHE felt, as "fantastic" and that the saddle would be "life changing" for both of them. We love a happy ending, and thank you so much to this lovely combo for letting use this footage. The saddle is the Ebony GP from AH Saddles which you can see here https://www.ahsaddles.com/ebony-vsd-wh-saddle and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk3zmgxglc4&list=PL7wSaqrJQ-WNfGRysh61ntJEj1whmqEui&index=6&t=33s (long version) or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ocez_Ql8as&list=PL7wSaqrJQ-WMQRELW0dDwaoQK9zzdFvJ2&index=2 (short version)

14.2 Connemara and 16.5" AH Saddles Optimus jump model.

Free saddle fitting advice for AH Saddles customers.

How to check your saddle fits which Andrea Hicks

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Our Story

Aren’t wider horses and ponies tricky?! We’re here to help you solve these problems. Our saddles fit these wide shapes brilliantly leaving you stable in the saddle and confident to crack on with all your riding plans. With flatter, wider trees and well constructed panels our saddles are also beautiful quality and as you can tell from the scarcity of them available second hand, people hang onto them!

The saddles are made from beautiful soft, hard wearing English leather and will give you that feeling of security that you might have lacked in other saddles on wider backs. You can choose from almost any discipline saddle as we make all sorts of models on each of our specialist tree shapes which means we can please both horse AND rider. If our standard range doesn’t quite have what you want we can tweak our designs as custom orders.

Buying from AH Saddles means you always have a 14 day ridden trial on all saddles, new and second hand but excluding custom models, so that you can be absolutely sure that everyone (trainer, bodyworker etc) is happy with the purchase.

If you’d like to find out more contact us at head office on 01934 622044 or contact your local fitter, details below, all will be delighted to chat you through how they think they can help you find the perfect saddle: Stephanie Bloom Has over 5 years saddle fitting experience, she covers Southern England East Anglia and Midlands. Mob: 07799 628057 [email protected] Clare Molyneux Show judge, Highland Pony breeder and riding instructor with over 12 years experience in saddle fitting. Covers North East Scotland, Fife, Highlands, Central West Scotland Tel: 01309 651253 or Mob: 07789 262898 [email protected]