By making sure your saddle
fits your horse correctly, you will save you a lot of money (in vet, chiropractic, supplement, etc… bills), time, frustration
and sore backs – both your horse's and yours!
Regarding the horse… Does your horse have back or muscle problems? Does
your horse react badly when you try to saddle him/her? Does your horse not move under saddle like he/she should be moving?
Unexplained behavioral problems while being ridden?
Regarding
the rider… Does
your saddle make it impossible to sit the way your instructor tells you to sit? Are you uncomfortable while riding in your
saddle? Need your saddle re-flocked or repaired?
These
and other issues can be related to a poor, or even down right incorrect, saddle fit. Fortunately we have Bob Schneder
available to examine your horse and your saddle, and diagnose any potential problems. He is without a doubt the most experienced
and highly recommended saddle fitter in our region. Bob can not only diagnose saddle fitting problems with both English
and Western saddles, he can also fix those problems by adjusting your saddle and making any necessary repairs. Bob has worked with top quality
companies such as Bates, Reinsman, Stubben and many others. Notice we said ‘companies’ – Bob has worked
directly with these companies and is well respected by them. In fact, he is the first saddle repairman (in the entire
United Sates!) that Bates turns to when they need someone to work on their saddles.
Although
he has experience with all different brands of saddles, Bob has no allegiance to any one company because he’s here to
assist you with the fit of your saddle and not to sell you a new one. He is a saddle fitter and repairman,
not a salesman for anyone or any company. If you do need a different saddle and are confused as to which one to choose,
Bob can offer advice as to which would be best suited to your individual needs. Don’t waste your money on buying
the wrong saddle after wrong saddle, find out what’s best for you and your horse with Bob.
Since he is a life long horseman and has worked in several equine disciplines
(including experience as a Horse Trainer, Farrier, Show Judge and Riding Instructor), Bob explains common problems, and
not so common problems, in an easy to understand and informative way. And he’s always ready to listen to your concerns
and answer questions. He has a wealth of knowledge with over 40 years of experience involved in saddle fitting and is more
than willing to share it when asked.
If you’d like to learn more about scheduling a saddle fitting, just contact
us at the shop at (859) 441-5272.