Independent saddle consultancy

Horse and rider in balance.

The right saddle for your horse, your riding and you.

Rider with a black horse in a bright indoor arena

The connection

When horse and rider move in harmony, you feel the difference.

You feel it when your horse moves freely, you sit in balance and communication between you comes more naturally. Riding feels easier and more natural for both of you.

Your saddle sits between you. A good fit supports that connection; a poor one can get in the way. That is why the choice deserves care.

Rider in a dressage saddle on a dark horse

Saddle fitter assessing a chestnut horse with its owner

The difference

Advice guided by your horse, not a manufacturer.

I don’t begin with a particular make or model. I begin with you and your horse: how you move together and what you need. I explain what I find, compare the suitable options and recommend what I believe is best for you both.

My range includes several saddle brands, and adjustments are made by my master saddler or by me, so the advice never depends on one manufacturer's service.

My approach

The horse decides.

Listen

I listen to you and learn about your horse, how you ride, what you hope to achieve and anything that no longer feels right.

Assess together

I assess horse and rider together, standing and in movement. You then ride in the shortlisted saddles, because fit cannot be judged on a standing horse alone.

Explain and recommend

I explain what I see and why I favour a particular option, so you understand the recommendation and can decide with confidence.

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Services

Expert guidance, from first choice to ongoing care.

Jeanette Zehner in the tack room next to a saddle stand

Saddle consultation and fit

If your saddle no longer feels right, I assess horse, rider and saddle together, explain what I find and recommend the next steps.

Black saddle on a grey horse in an indoor arena

Choosing a new saddle

I bring around five carefully selected saddles to your stable for you to try. Your horse’s comfort and movement help guide the choice.

Saddles, bridles and riding boots by the stable wall

Checks, adjustments and care

Horses change. Your saddle can be readjusted at any time. I recommend a check every six months.

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Black saddle on a wooden saddle stand outdoors

Rider on a grey horse walking across the arena

Girth with lambskin on a felt saddle pad

Saddles & equipment

Function comes first. Then make it yours.

I select saddles for fit, function and riding discipline first. Then there is room for individuality in the leather, colour and details. I also offer bridles, girths and pads chosen to work with the whole set-up.

arritHandmade carbon individual saddle from Berlin, built for each horse individually
EquiveronSemi-custom saddles for dressage and jumping
Deuber & PartnerSemi-custom saddles for working equitation, baroque and trail riding

Saddles & equipment

Dark horse in a brown bridle against a black background

The person

A specialist who understands both partners.

I have ridden since childhood and owned several horses. My saddle-fitting experience is complemented by my work as a fascia therapist and yoga teacher, which informs how I look at anatomy and movement. I stay involved as your horse and your needs change.