What's In a Full Saddle Fit (with The Western Saddle Fitter)

Best For

✔ New clients in the greater Treasure Valley without an established TWSF baseline

✔ Horses whose fit needs have changed significantly

✔ Clients beginning a saddle search who do not yet know their specifications

✔ Situations where new horse measurements and a complete assessment are needed

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 and your horse, no matter what, every time.

Fits typically take anywhere from 2-3 hours, dependent on complexity.

This is my standard fitting process:

So, your fit includes:

• Mapping your horse

  
  

• Taking anatomical measurements

  
  

• Creating tracings (that can be used to physically find a new saddle).

  If you're in need of a new saddle, the measurement numbers from this help me refer you to specific saddles whose trees would fit your horse best or would also help a custom saddle maker make a saddle to fit your horse.

  
  

• Static and Dynamic fit checks (as appropriate) on your existing saddle per fit to both you and your horse.

  During the dynamic portion we will adjust to improve fit where I am able. I carry resources to do so with me when I fit.

  
  

• All media and resources from your fit uploaded to a personal google drive link so that you can access it at any time you want or need to.

  
  

• You keep your tracings and also get education and instruction on what I am seeing in your fit assessment on your particular horse as well as how to best utilize the resources I provide.

• A fit summary email, to include:

  • a link to all resources created and discussed in your fit,

  • a summary of any adjustments made using your existing saddle.

  • Independent research and referral of up to 3 recommended saddle options that fit your requested parameters, if looking for a new saddle

  • Direction on what to look for and how to use your tracings if you prefer to look at new or used saddles in person

  • Photo and video review support for up to 3 saddles

Saddle Fits are $250 in the greater Treasure Valley (Idaho). Outside of this area? Take a look at my Live Virtual Saddle Fit Consults, a great option for those who don't have a saddle fitter nearby.

Schedule a fitting here.

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Should you need additional professional support beyond what is included in your TWSF fitting, services will be assessed at $25/15-minute increment with a minimum of 30 minutes. Examples may include:

• evaluating additional prospective saddles

• researching saddles beyond those recommended

• comparing saddle options

• reviewing listings/photos/videos/measurements, or

• discussing next steps

In-person evaluation of a new or trial saddle within one year of a Full Saddle Fit falls under The Western Saddle Fitter's Saddle Check / Refit service.

Happy Riding,

Kristin Bowers

The Western Saddle Fitter