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For the equine professional, I offer full saddle fit "Barn Days". These days are priced at $800/day and travel & expenses are client-billed when outside of the greater Idaho Treasure Valley. Here is a look at what a full saddle fit day can look like for your program:  Includes a variation of (up to 9 total hours):  Demo Presentation (1.5 hrs, $150 value) - requires a demo horse and saddle (we walk through a mini fit in the demo, so they would not need to sign up for a separa

I often get outreach from people outside of the Treasure Valley (where I call home). While I do conduct saddle fit tours throughout the region periodically throughout the year ( learn more here ), many of these amazing horse owners and riders are just trying to do right by their horse but live out of my geographic range. In order to serve these individuals to the best of my ability, I am now offering live virtual saddle mini fits. These fits are typically an hour long and cov

Kristin, at The Western Saddle Fitter, does saddle fitting tours throughout the Northwestern United States periodically throughout the year. The following tours are scheduled, and anticipated for 2026. Northeastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, and Northern Idaho: early May 2026 Eastern Idaho (east of Boise area): late May 2026 Northern Nevada: July/August 2026 Willamette Valley, Oregon: September 2026 Saddle fit appointments while on tour cost $250. Learn more about what's inc

You know your saddle doesn't quite fit your horse or maybe you know you want to get something custom but you don't know where to start. You consider reaching out but want to know what you're getting for your money (I totally understand). So, what's in a fit with Kristin Bowers of The Western Saddle Fitter? Well, first things first, I am mobile and independent; this means I come to you and I don't try to sell you on a specific saddle brand. My focus is on the right fit for you

Ask enough people and you'll find endless tips to cinching a western saddle. There are two ways I see most commonly used: A. Using the existing holes in your latigo B. Using a 4-Knot (Standard or Texas-T Knot) When to use A: If the latigo holes line up well for you to tighten your cinch, this is the cleanest and least obtrusive way to cinch. When to use B: Sometimes the holes on our latigo don't line up or are placed too far up or down the strap once we are done rigging. In t

While The Western Saddle Fitter does not focus on tack cleaning, it is a regular part of my day-to-day and an important part of leather tack ownership. Well maintained leather lasts longer and will stay in better shape for you for years to come (it aids with resale value, should you find yourself needing to sell your tack, too!). From cleaning and prepping consignment saddles to supporting saddle fit clients with quality cleaning and reconditioning services, I've had a chanc