Sattelbalance
My approach
Independent advice, guided by your horse and explained clearly.
The horse decides.
“The horse decides” is the test I apply to every recommendation. A saddle may look right when a horse is standing still but restrict movement under a rider. That is why I assess each option when ridden, paying close attention to how your horse moves and responds.
Your horse’s response guides the choice, but the saddle must also work for you: your seat, your discipline and the way you want to develop together.
A saddle doesn’t fit because it looks good or sits at the right balance point. It fits when horse and rider can move without compensating. Only then can a strong, load-bearing back develop.
When a problem lies in the saddle, I look at how horse and rider move, step by step. Together with my expert team, I increasingly support horses in rehabilitation, where precision matters most.
Improving a horse’s quality of movement is usually a longer-term project, but a lasting one. That is why I stay with you beyond the saddle purchase.
From first conversation to ongoing care
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Before we meet
Contact me by form, Instagram, email or phone. Before we meet, I will ask about your horse, how you ride, your goals and any concerns you have.
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At your stable
I bring around five carefully chosen saddles to your stable. I assess your horse standing and in movement, then you try the suitable options under saddle.
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Comparing the options
We compare the options together. I explain what I see in your horse’s movement, what you feel as a rider and how both inform my recommendation.
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Delivery and adjustments
Once the right saddle is chosen, it is delivered. If needed, my master saddler or I will then visit to adjust it individually.
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Ongoing care
My support continues after the purchase. You can book follow-up checks whenever needed, particularly if your horse is young or its musculature is changing.
What you will understand afterwards
- Why this saddle suits your horse and others don't.
- What to look out for yourself when something changes.
- When a check or adjustment makes sense.
Specialist support when needed
For the craft side I work with my master saddler, Darja Deising. Where it helps, I involve my expert team: various trainers, a fascia therapist and a veterinarian.