Glorious Gordon in his Aviar Saddles Jump Axis. Fitting beautifully. He’s a big lad, still growing, so regular checks and not being pushed is the way he is kindly being developed. #slowlyslowly Craig Hills Equestrian
How it feels when you find your perfect saddle….. 😉😁
#aviarsaddles
#lovemyjob
🔊Sound on!
How it feels when you find your perfect saddle….
Albion Saddles unveiled!
The boxes are open, and l👀k at these beauties! To book an appointment to try any of these gems, pop to my website www.freedomsaddlery.co.uk and book in online! #albionsaddlemakers @AlbionSaddlemakers
Proud to be an SMS Qualified Master Saddle Fitter
Today I’ll be mostly online doing my CPD Refresher Training for the Society Of Master Saddlers - the gold standard of saddle fitting qualifications. #lookforthebadge The Society of Master Saddlers
Super busy clinic yesterday at Katie Bailey Dressage in Tewkesbury… 🙌🏻
Some challenging fits yesterday, dealing with saddle slip situations.
Solving saddle fitting problems requires an open mind, an ability to think, open and honest communication with the rider, and close observation of the horse/saddle/rider. 🤔
And in very rare situations, by solving saddle slip, the horse may be less able to perform a dressage move - preferring to push the rider over to the stronger side. Observing, listening, trying different solutions. Finding the best solution.
Fair to say my grey matter was fully put to the test yesterday! 🧐🧠
Thank you to all clients who attended!
Lovely to see Bocelli (Sofia Games’ Junior horse) whom I have looked after for many years now.
Especially great to see Children on Horses European Gold Medallist Ella-Grace Dovey and Jackson fresh back from their success at the National Dressage Championships! 🥇
A super day in the office!
Look at this beautiful Aviar just arrived in for a very lucky horse and rider!!
Stunning!
@AviarSaddlesUK
Preloved barely used ….
Equipe Olympia dressage monoflap
(The saddle brand of Laura Collett!)
Medium width
16” seat
£3420 new
£2950 Ono
Pre loved World Class Monoflap Dressage saddle!
Interchangeable gullet bar
Wool flocked panels - Prolite lined
Cara panel - great for uphill horses needing less front gusset and a greater rear gusset.
Barely used.
£3000 Ono
£4000 new.
😇The importance of in-hand pole work!😇
This is Desmond - and this is part of his weekly S&C routine to help him be strong in the core.
The slower he goes, the more he has to engage. And as it is in hand he has nothing resisting his back lift.
These in hand pole exercises were learned of at a British Dressage Sports Science conference for coaches in 2022. The session was delivered by Team GB vet Dr Rachel Murray, and Freedom Saddlery clients have been able to have this information passed on.
Here at Freedom Saddlery, we are passionate about ongoing learning - and by attending routine saddle checks new knowledge learned at CPD events such as this can be shared as part of your appointment.
Book your next routine fit in soon! Remember - if within 6 months of your last one with us, it is a discounted price!
#morethanasaddlefitter
Great to be back out competing, and back giving PSG a bash with Mr Beau. So lucky to have this beautiful boy of sponsored rider Carolyn Mellor’s! Officially back at work now! Get booking in - the diary is getting full! Xx
Beautiful view of St Aubin and the bay this morning! Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work I go! And nowhere more beautiful to do it! ☺️
Qualified (SMS Master Saddle Fitter, Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter & Dip. M.S.F.C.) EFD BETA But the impact of an ill fitting saddle can be far reaching.
