Ocala Florida based Authorized Stübben Custom Saddle fitter. 10 years with Stübben and many happy
The season here is getting into full swing! If you are thinking about trying a new Stübben saddle, now is the time!
As I cover all of Florida, my schedule is getting full. I will be in Wellington/Loxahatchee on a regular basis. If you are in that area, and would like to try our saddles, let me know asap to be added to my schedule. As I am based in Ocala, I can usually fit you in at shorter notice if you are in the surrounding area.
I have 4 Optimums for you to test ride!!
Did you get your issue of The Chronicle Of The Horse yet? Our Stübben Zaria Optimum wins again for Readers' Choice of best cross country saddle! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who voted for us!!
I will be in the Tampa area on Wednesday! Let me know if you would like to be added to my schedule. Will have dressage saddles with me, but can add the rest if needed.
I will be in Loxahatchee and Wellington Saturday! I have limited time available, so if you would like to be added to my schedule let me know asap!!
Getting ready to resume saddle fittings safely!!
Apologies to everyone that has been waiting for a long time.
Please text or message me to be added to my appointment schedule. Look forward to getting back to some kind of normal.
I will be making trips to Wellington / Loxahatchee on a regular basis now. Also Miami is scheduled! Please let me know if you would like to schedule a fitting, as I will have all of my saddles with me for you to try. Appointments available between Ocala and Miami.
I will be in Wellington and Loxahatchee on Friday with dressage saddles! Message me to be added to my schedule!
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Ever wonder why golden hour is my favorite time to snap pictures?!🌄
I will be at the Florida Horse Park horse trials Saturday and Sunday with all of our saddles. Stop by and see me!!
I will be in the Tampa area next week for saddle fitting appointments. Please contact me if you are in that area, or anywhere my route from Ocala and you would like to be added to the schedule.
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Series Post: CAN ALL SADDLES BE FIT/EVALUATED THE SAME WAY?
While all saddles, regardless of their brand, discipline, materials, or design should absolutely adhere to the same anatomical landmarks, the differences in their materials and designs mean they CANNOT be EVALUATED and FITTED the same way.
One factor that determines how we evaluate a saddle is if the tree is FLEXIBLE OR RIGID.
⤵️ CALL: My saddle is bridging!!!
📶 STRESS LEVEL: 7/10
📞 RIDER: “I bought this [flexible tree saddle] several years ago, and I need you to come out. A professional told me it doesn’t fit.”
📞 ME: “What did they say was wrong? Is your horse having issues?”
📞 RIDER: “No, the horse is going fine. I just thought I should have it checked since it’s been a few years. They said it was bridging, and because of that, was a bad fit. I’m really worried!”
📞 ME: “Did they watch you ride?”
📞 RIDER: “No, we didn’t even girth it up. They just put the saddle on the horse’s back in the cross-ties.”
✅ RESULT: After we girthed up the saddle, the bridging disappeared.
👉 Because a flexible tree is designed to flex under the rider’s weight, the only way to correctly evaluate this type of tree is with the rider’s weight. A flexible tree SHOULD have a slight bridge without the rider’s weight!
👉 WHERE the tree flexes will also change HOW it should be evaluated.
⚠️ The rigid tree’s shape and suitability for the horse is often evaluated statically because it does not change shape with the rider’s weight.
📶 The assumption that all trees are the same caused unnecessary stress to this rider.
📞 Consumers are always welcome to call their brand’s manufacturer if they are in doubt about their saddle’s fit prognosis or how it is designed to fit.
I will be heading to the Orlando area next weekend with all of my saddles!
Please contact me if you would like to be added to my schedule!
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Thank you to everyone who made 2019 such an amazing year for Stubben North America! With international wins in Eventing, Show Jumping, and Dressage from riders in our saddles, new friends, new innovations, and a continued passion for creating the best products for both horses and riders, we hope 2020 brings joy, love, and success to your family as well!
I have this exact model. Message me to try it!
When we say Stubben Custom, we mean custom! Feast your eyes upon this Stubben Centurion dressage saddle with crocodile leather details.
Customize your Stubben saddle with leather colors and styles, and even add some bling if you like. Stubben, your way.
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Stubben partner Ryan Wood jumping our sponsored jump at the Ocala Jockey Club 3de!
Portos Elite with cream stitching and piping. Zaria Optimum, Ebony and red accents. New Aramis 11 with rose gold and magic tack cantle. Phoenix Elite, ebony with blue accents. All on display at the Ocala Jockey Club 3de the past 4 days. Available to be tried at your convenience 😁
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We are often asked why we can’t tell what Stubben saddle will fit a horse if a client sends in a paper tracing of measurements from their horse’s back.
The problem? A paper tracing really only tells you what tree sizes might fit, and only tells you about the shape of the back when the horse is standing still, the muscles are relaxed, and there is no rider on top. This doesn’t exactly make for a custom fit when you add a rider and motion!
The only way to ensure a perfect fit is to watch the saddles and the horse and the rider interact, and make sure that the panels, the tree size, the flocking, flaps, blocks and everything else are going to be suitable.
Otherwise, it’s not really custom.
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TOO NARROW OR TOO WIDE?
👉 THE GOAL OF THIS POST:
1. To show consumers why they may get opposite answers about the correct tree width of their saddle from Fitters with different certifications and training.
2. To educate riders about Stubben’s unique headplate and its mechanics.
👉 PROBLEM:
For this discussion, we intentionally put a Stubben saddle with the wrong tree size on this horse. The saddle is PINCHING the withers.
👉 In order find the SOLUTION, you must FIRST be able to CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM.
⚠️ First we have to ask: WHY IS THE SADDLE PINCHING THE WITHERS?
— Is it pinching because the saddle is TOO WIDE at the tree points, allowing the pommel to fall down onto the withers?
— OR is it pinching because the pommel shape is TOO NARROW for the horse’s withers?
⚠️ THIS IS WHERE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MECHANICS OF THE HEADPLATE AND THE SADDLE’S DESIGN will determine if you fit the saddle correctly.
⚠️ You can see in the latter illustrations that the CORRECT conclusion is the only option, otherwise you will harm the horse.
✅ THE CORRECT ANSWER:
— SADDLE TYPE: Stubben
— WHAT DO WE KNOW? Stubben’s have a U-shaped headplate that DOES NOT CHANGE when you adjust tree width.
— This design allows you to make the tree narrower without the pommel pinching the withers.
— When the U-headplate sits too close to the withers, it is almost ALWAYS a case of the TREE WIDTH being TOO WIDE.
— THE FIX: GO NARROWER IN TREE WIDTH to pick the saddle up off the withers. The correct width is when the tree points lie parallel against the horse’s sides.
- The correct width will almost ALWAYS provide adequate wither clearance due to the headplate design.
👉 WHAT IF IT HAD BEEN A DIFFERENT BRAND?
— 99% of English saddles on the market today are built with a VEE-SHAPED HEADPLATE.
— Vee-headplates become NARROWER throughout the POMMEL when the width is made narrower. Care must be taken not to pinch the withers when going to a narrower size.
— With is design, on some horses, you must widen the tree to provide enough space in the pommel for the withers.
— IMPORTANT TO NOTE: When the Vee-headplate appears to pinch the withers, it is often because the HEADPLATE/POMMEL is TOO NARROW.
— THE FIX FOR THE V-HEADPLATE: Go wider and pad the voids under the tree points, either with front gussets or a correction pad.
👉 AS YOU CAN SEE: Fitting these two headplate shapes is like comparing apples and oranges. ONE CANNOT BE FIT LIKE THE OTHER.
✅ Knowing the product and how to correct issues saves money, time, and headaches.
⚠️ It is a mistake to assume that all the brands, with their differences in design, materials, and construction, should be fit the same way.
✅ EDUCATION about the product you are fitting is key to assessing and fitting different types of saddles correctly.
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Secrets to horse show success:
1: Take lots of naps
2: Have a Stubben saddle that fits you really, really well, and also has some sparkles on it.
3. 🦄😁💕
📸 Nobie Cannon
Check your saddles!! I've been to fittings where the horse had bleeding wither sores from an ill fitting saddle....
I was called out to evaluate a saddle that rubbed two areas raw on this horse’s withers. My first thought was that the saddle was too wide, and lacked wither clearance, but the rider had the correct size tree for the horse.
What caused the rubs? The “pommel forepiece” is a “bridge” of leather that connects the right and left panels of a saddle. The leather that was used for this saddle’s pommel forepiece was extremely thick, and there was a hard knot of leather directly over where the horse was rubbed.
It is possible to attach panels to a saddle without a pommel forepiece (see pictures), and this is the preferred design for horses with any type of wither.
When the panels are made with a pommel forepiece, it is very important to glue the leather down to the tree, and use thinner leather to minimize lumps. You can clearly see the difference in the construction of the pommel forepieces in the black and brown saddles.
Fortunately, the rider was very observant, and keen to figure out what caused the rubs before more damage was done to the horse’s back.
Be sure to check the underside of your saddle regularly for anything that could hurt your horse, like hard leather lumps, staples, or screws.
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Stübben is at the Retired Racehorse Project all this week! Come stop by Booth 41 in the covered arena to see why Stübben has a well earned reputation for being the best at fitting thoroughbreds.
As you'll see this week at the Thoroughbred Makeover, this breed comes in all shapes and sizes, all makes and models. That's why it's so important to have a line of saddles that can fit a wide variety of backs, and a spring tree with wool flocking to ensure maximum comfort while your OTTB is retraining for their second career.
Congratulations Silva!!!
Awards ceremony last night at 10pm! Long day at the office but so worth it :)
So proud of our Stübben partner Anna Christina Gansäuer and Delgado! Double clear and in 5th place in the opening competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour Finale in New York! Anna loves the way her horses perform and remain comfortable in her Stübben saddles!❤ .
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Last month we introduced our newest padded reflective halter, and this month we’re showing you the clip on rope halter addition.
With your Stubben Reflective Halter and all it’s comfort, you can easily clip on this rope noseband for the effect of a rope halter and slightly more control. With clips on both sides of the rope, this halter is versatile and effective with young or excited horses in many situations.
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At Stubben, we’re all about innovation for both horse and rider, which is why we invented the Biomex Seat for our saddles, and made it available as an option on all of them.
Studies show that over half of riders suffer from some kind of back pain, and the Biomex is designed to help with that. The seat is designed with two kidney shaped pads which absorb impact and relieve spinal stress, as well as decreasing any pressure on the soft tissues surrounding the seat bones.
Not sure if Biomex is for you? Try one out today from one of our trusted Stubben fitters!
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Fonctionnalité, confort et élégance
Le licol d’écurie bleu Stübben est composé d’une structure en nylon facile d’entretien. Les coutures sont réfléchissantes, ce qui assure une plus grande sécurité dans l'obscurité. Le pad nasal et le protège-nuque sont en néoprène avec mousse à mémoire de forme de qui offre un confort ultime. Ceux-ci sont inclus. La bouclerie couleur laiton complètent le look.
Ce licol d’écurie est disponible dans les tailles Cob et cheval.
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Aramis II 🖤
Der Sattel besticht durch seine zurückhaltende Eleganz, seine schlanke Optik verdankt der Aramis II dem schmal geschnittenen Sattelblatt und dem Verzicht auf überflüssiges Material. Standardmäßig verfügt er über einen nahtlosen Sitz, die hier gearbeiteten, neuartigen Knieschlüsse legen sich besonders elegant um die hohen wie kurzen Pauschen und ermöglichen so, dass die Kniee frei liegen. Der Aramis II ist sowohl für das große Viereck als auch für ambitionierte Dressur-Hobbyreiter prädestiniert.
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The Aramis II saddle captivates with reserved elegance, owed to the slender appearance of the narrow flap and the absence of superfluous material. As standard it has a seamless seat, and a large part of the unique comfort of the Aramis II is due to the new knee pads. These are particularly elegant around the high and short blocks, allowing the knees to lie freely. The Aramis II is predestined for the large arena for competition dressage, as well as for the ambitious amateur dressage rider.
This is why I have been with Stübben for 10 years! Horse comfort comes first, always.
Eventer Boyd Martin discusses the immense benefits of the legendary Stübben spring tree.
This is so relevant and true!!!
Saddles that fit do not cost more than saddles that do not fit!! Here at Stubben, we believe that every horse deserves the perfect fit, and we pride ourselves on our fitting system then allows us to work with a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Having a perfectly fit saddle that makes your horse comfortable not only improves their ability to do their job happily, but saves you money on otherwise necessary body work and vet bills to compensate for daily discomfort from a poorly fitted saddle. In the end, investing in a perfect Stubben will win out every time.
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Team Stübben had such a good weekend at Burghley CCI5* we are so proud!
Ariel Grald and Leamore Master Plan jumped their way up from 48th after Dressage to 10th, finishing as the best rookie in the field!
Dom Schramm and Bolytair B took on their second attempt at this level and finished with a great show jumping round for 28th position.
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Luxurious. Glamorous. Insanely comfortable. These are a few ways we describe our Phoenix Elite saddle, which is beloved by Eventers, Show Jumpers, Hunters, and Fox Hunters all around the country.
With a super soft seat for exceptional rider comfort, it features a slightly wider seating area and a narrow twist as well. Our signature wool flocked panels ensure optimum adjustment and fit for any horse, and supple and grippy leather gives you a secure ride.
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Team Stübben has two riders contesting Burghley CCI5* this weekend, good luck Dom Schramm and Ariel Grald!
Photos by Tilly Berendt/Eventing Nation
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Check out our new ultra comfortable padded and reflective stable halter! With removable and washable padding on both the nose and the poll, this halter is designed with equine comfort in mind.
This halter boasts fancy stitching and reflective material for visibility in low lighting, and sturdy brass fittings.
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Fitting saddles to horses and riders is not for the faint of heart! Like many things, it requires a lot of training, experience, and some innate feel.
At Stubben, we believe that horses and riders of all levels and in all different disciplines deserve the same level of commitment when fitting a saddle. We won’t fit your saddle based on a photo you email us, and we won’t put a saddle on in the aisle and tell you it’s something you should buy.
Our saddle fitting system involves considering the fit and the balance for both the horse and the rider while in motion — walk, trot, canter and jumping if that’s in your repertoire. Let us set you up with a trained and certified Stubben fitter today so you can experience the difference for yourself, and see why we are considered the best fitters in the business.
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Here at Stubben, we aren’t just trying to sell you a product for the sake of capitalistic gain. We truly believe that our saddles and leather goods are scientifically designed to offer both you and your horse a superior experience, no matter what level, what discipline you love, or what part of the country you live in.
Our office is a remodeled barn, our cubicles are old stalls, and we are surrounded by bridles, saddles and accessories all day. We live and breathe our products on a daily basis. We’re dedicated to our craft, and look forward to sharing the Stubben experience with you.
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