Bookings for the spring season are in full flow, so now is the time to book before your horse’s workload increases. We can often book your saddle fitting sooner than you may think Although Chris's availability for saddle fitting can be limited for a few weeks ahead, it's always worth checking in, as depending on our schedule, we can get spaces become available. Plus, it’s always worth going on our waitlist as "horses are horses" and they don’t always play by the rules - so appointments can open unexpectedly. Shorten your wait time by coming to South Auckland We can offer appointment times sooner if you are able to travel to us in Waiau Pa. We have yards available plus...
Come in and see us at Takapoto Estate, have a sit in some superb saddles, and let us know what you are your horse are looking for. We look forward to seeing you at Dressage by the Lake!
About sheepskin half pads and correction pads (shims) Many horse owners have heard the common myth that a made to measure saddle should fit the horse without the need for anything other than a simple cotton saddlecloth - however this is not always the case! A well designed real Sheepskin Half Pad or Shim Correction pad is a valuable tool that is recommended for many instances where horses are not perfectly muscled, show skeletal or muscle asymmetry, show muscle atrophy from previous poorly fitting saddles - or for young horses that are still developing and changing shape. Let's look at some situations where sheepskin or shim pads can help: 1) Horses with a prominent spine raised above the level of...
View Chris Barnett's upcoming regional Saddle Fitting Clinics and book your time. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and can work on your existing saddle and/or bring alternative saddle options with him if required.
Balanced Saddle Fitting are your NZ Agents for the premium brands of Albion of England, and Erreplus, from Italy. These are two of the world's finest saddle making brands, with saddles which combine superb craftsmanship and quality with the latest design features to enable superior comfort and balance for both horse and rider. Plus, we are NZ Agents for the versatile and very affordable English range of Geoff Fieldhouse Saddles (GFS), with all 13 styles of new GFS saddles priced under $3500. We are also the stockist of Amerigo/Vega, Pessoa, Trainers, Wintec & Bates, and offer dressage, jump saddles, eventing, GP, and pony saddles. BSF offers a comprehensive saddle fitting service to ensure the correct fit and balance for...
