Saddle Fit & Equine Insights

Practical, horse-first saddle knowledge from a family that has designed and made saddles for forty years. Articles on equine back health and shoulder freedom, the StrideFree® tree, kissing spine and saddle fit, leather care, and real advice from our certified fitters.

How does online remote saddle fitting work?
Saddle Fit

How does online remote saddle fitting work?

With many years of industry experience, assessing and fitting thousands of saddles, Peter and his team have an excellent eye for detail in assessing saddles via photographs and video. We've success...

Saddle FitWhy should I choose a StrideFree saddle?

Why should I choose a StrideFree saddle?

StrideFree® is the saddle tree at the heart of every Peter Horobin saddle. Unlike half-trees and full trees, it is built without rigid tree points, the parts that sit over the horse's shoulder and ...

Saddle FitWhat is the saddle support area?

What is the saddle support area?

Understanding the saddle support area is crucial in getting the right fitted saddle for your horse. It's very easy to determine your horse's saddle support area by following the diagram below.

Saddle FitA horse's topline explained by Peter Horobin

A horse's topline explained by Peter Horobin

Different horses have different top lines, therefore it is important for saddles to be designed to suit the equine back. Peter Horobin Saddlery design and manufacture saddles in which are suitable ...

Saddle FitSaddle fitting with Karen Loshbaugh from Art2Ride

Saddle fitting with Karen Loshbaugh from Art2Ride

Educational video about saddle fitting and ow important it is to have an adjustable saddle like the saddles from Peter Horobin Saddlery.

Saddle FitHow do I know if my saddle fits?

How do I know if my saddle fits?

Rhys Horobin from Peter Horobin Saddles shares how to fit a saddle for both the horse and rider. From basic anatomy to working out if your saddle isn't fitting, Rhys covers it all.