Don’t just take our word for it - here’s what the first participants of our TreeClix Specialist Program had to say:
💬 ”Compliments on the TreeClix Specialist Program! It’s been set up very clearly and provides exactly the kind of information that I think is missing in many training programs for saddle fitters.” - Celine van Waes, ESS Equine Saddlefitting Specialist at Equisense Zadelservice
💬 “The name TreeClix Specialist Program actually does not do justice to this training. In fact, this training is all-encompassing and very comprehensive, something I personally have not seen or experienced in any other training. Even for me as a more experienced saddle fitter, there are those well-known ‘Aha’ moments! It’s a must-have for any saddle fitter who takes their work seriously.” - Sander Gepkens - SMS Qualified Saddlefitter at De Zadelfitservice
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The most important thing: A happier horse!
What a nice talk we had with Kristel Kolen @kristel_kolen. Her saddle fitter Jeanette Craenmehr from @zadel_en_zorg introduced her to the TreeClix system. And Kristel shares her experience. From being skeptical at first, to experiencing how much happier her horse was. And as she says herself: **that’s the most important thing!**
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ℂ𝕦𝕣𝕧𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕤: 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕨𝕖 𝕓𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕?
In saddle fitting, there’s often concern about saddles with slightly curved trees, with many believing that this could cause the saddle to rock and become unstable. However, we need to rethink this! 🔄
👀 Here’s what we should really focus on:
1. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 but also the 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 determine what shape of tree you need! In this case the spine might seem straight, but if we look at the muscles (where the saddle lies) it slopes down a bit. This might cause a straight tree to have the balance backwards.
Also, a little space and movement under the back of the tree isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it can help the horse move more freely, as long as the panels and saddle balance support this shape. 𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲!
2. 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: With curved trees, especially, it’s crucial to have enough width in the twist so the horse’s spine has room when they lift their back. A too-narrow twist (which we often see with curved trees) can make the saddle unstable.
3. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆: every wide tree will be unstable. Although you might notice this faster with a slightly curved tree, this doesn’t mean you should avoid a curve if the horse actually needs it!
🔧 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹?
- The back has 𝗮 (𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁) 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲 behind the wither.
- The back of the horse is uphill (meaning the balance of the saddle easily drops to the
🎥 From “puppy” to powerhouse! 🐴
When Mandy first got Noa, she was a petite, young horse just starting out. Thanks to our TreeClix system, her saddle has grown with her as she developed muscles and matured. From 35mm wedges to just 10mm today, TreeClix has allowed her saddle to adapt perfectly to her changing shape.
For the future we expect Noa to become a little smaller again around the withers, as her posture becomes more upright with the withers coming more out. 💪🐎
Do you also have a developing horse? Hoe can your saddle be adjusted? Let us know in the comments!
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𝘈𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘹!
During our recent TreeClix masterclass in the Netherlands this August, we worked with some interesting horse-and-rider pairs. One of them was Annabel and her lovely mare. Annabel and her saddlefitter had already adjusted the fit of the saddle with a correction pad, but felt it was still not optimal as
𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
When we checked the saddle, we saw two things that could be improved using our TreeClix system. 𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝟱 𝗰𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. This is a common problem when tree size is guessed rather than measured correctly. 𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗖𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝗰𝗺 (𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝟯,𝟱𝗰𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝟭,𝟳𝟱𝗰𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲). Even though the saddle was still fairly too wide (about 2 cm), the difference in the horse’s m
𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒆𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒙 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 (𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝒗𝒆𝒕!) 😉
Let’s be honest—being a saddlefitter is no easy task! It’s not just about fitting a saddle; it’s about understanding the horse’s biomechanics, having a sharp eye for what’s right, and communicating all that with the rider, who may have their own (sometimes mistaken) opinions.
Saddle fitters know how much effort it takes to get the perfect fit for your horse. That’s why we’re here to help make things a bit easier (and cheaper) with TreeClix.
Curious about how TreeClix helped one or our customer avoid those hefty vet bills? Check out the full interview on our YouTube channel—link in our Instagram bio! 🎥🐴
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꧁What a donkey!꧂
Janneke’s first impression of her horse Sjef wasn’t too positive. But after a while the connection came and she decided he could stay. That’s when she had her saddle fitter Jeanette from @zadel_en_zorg fit them a @harrydabbssaddlemakers jump saddle. Of course with TreeClix.
Sjef, a nine-year-old Zangersheide, has developed stable musculature and overall build. But he fluctuates a bit in weight and shape over the year, as does every horse. Janneke appreciates that her saddle fitter can easily make small adjustments with TreeClix in his saddle. The advantage of TreeClix is that it allows for ongoing adjustments, so you’re not locked into a final result.
While some saddle trees can only be adjusted a few times before reaching their limit, TreeClix offers a more flexible option. Janneke says, “I preferred another option, and TreeClix provided that, so I am very happy with it.”
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𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩
This interview was conducted some time ago and in light of recent developments regarding horse welfare and the way our sport is portrayed in the media, I want to delve deeper into this topic and provide more insight into my thoughts.
I truly believe there is a future for our sport, but it relies on our commitment to improving how we handle horses and address their welfare. Unfortunately, what I’m seeing is a troubling amount of hostility among those who should be working together for the betterment of horse welfare.
In the saddle fitting industry, I’ve observed a concerning trend. Many professionals seem more focused on selling additional products or services rather than genuinely addressing the needs of the horse. For instance, some still measure tree sizes incorrectly, like over the shoulder blades—clearly not where we should be measuring. Others, even when aware of the correct methods, opt for shortcuts because they’re quicker or cheaper, often at the expense of the horse’s comfort. This approach, coupled with the reluctance to acknowledge when a saddle simply cannot be adjusted to fit properly, is problematic.
Moreover, there’s a significant number of saddle fitters and riders who fail to recognize when a horse is lame or otherwise unfit to ride. This issue extends beyond the top levels of sport and reflects a broader need for improvement at every level.
The recent controversy around the Olympic games and similar stories has brought horse welfare to the forefront of public discussion. Yet, real change often starts on a smaller, more personal level. We need to collaborate, admit our mistakes, and avoid pitting customers against each other based on past treatments or opinions.
Let’s work together, focus on what’s best for the horses, and make meaningful changes in our practices. It’s time for us to b
🇳🇱 🎉 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐣𝐞 𝐧𝐮 𝐚𝐚𝐧! We hebben nog maar 3 plekken over voor onze volgende Nederlandse masterclass op maandag 26 augustus in Berlicum. Zadelpassers, mis deze kans niet! Meld je aan via onze website of stuur ons een DM om je plek te verzekeren. 🐎✨
𝐖𝐢𝐞 𝐳𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧:
- Zadelpassers die geïnteresseerd zijn in het toepassen van TreeClix tijdens hun werk
- TreeClix-dealers die hun kennis en vaardigheden willen uitbreiden
- Iedereen die nieuwsgierig is naar de nieuwste innovaties in zadelpastechnologie
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐰𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐳𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧? Bekijk een fragment uit het interview met zadelpasser Marina! ✨ Vorig jaar deelde Marina tijdens de TreeClix-masterclass in Nederland haar aanvankelijke scepsis over ons systeem. 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐧 𝐳𝐞 𝐳𝐚𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐰𝐤𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠 𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐣𝐤 𝐳𝐢𝐣𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐣 𝐡𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭, 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐠!🐴 Het zien van de verbeterde beweging van de paarden was een echte eye-opener. Uiteindelijk betekent een gelukkig paard alles, toch? 💖
