TEAM CANADA Working Equitation

TEAM CANADA Working Equitation

Team Canada Working Equitation Congratulations, Team Canada Working Equitation, on earning Working Equitation Team Bronze and many individual awards for Trish Hyatt and the Working Equitation Canada team at DevonWood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, Oregon! I could show and win in my Easy Fit Saddle, which was not built for this horse because I could…

BENEFITS OF EASY FIT SADDLES

BENEFITS OF EASY FIT SADDLES

Horseback riding often means sitting in a saddle for hours at a time and navigating all kinds of terrain and whether the BENEFITS OF EASY FIT SADDLES become apparent. Comfort for your horse and you are paramount. By rethinking every aspect of their design, Easy Fit Saddles has developed high-end, innovative saddles that are properly sized for horse and rider, light enough to lift onto a horse easily and have various adjustable features so you and your horse can find ultimate comfort and balance in the saddle. You can choose from various western saddle designs and finishes to suit your preferences.

Tips for Western Trail Saddle

Tips for Western Trail Saddle

Trail riding often means sitting in a saddle for hours and navigating all kinds of terrain and weather. Comfort for your horse and you are paramount. Trail riding often means sitting in a saddle for hours and navigating all kinds of terrain and weather. Comfort for your horse and you are paramount. Saddle features beyond fit also need to be considered to get to where you want to go with all the right stuff. covers saddle features beyond fit also need to be considered to get to where you want to go with all the right stuff.

Danielle Testimonial

Danielle Testimonial

Danielle Testimonial I’ve been horseback riding for over 25 years and my Easy Fit saddle is the most beautiful and comfortable saddle that I’ve ever ridden. It’s lightweight very easy to put on, and extremely adjustable. It’s been custom-made for me and my horse, and it fits us beautifully. I would recommend Easy Fit Saddles…

Victoria Baker

Victoria Baker

Victoria Baker Hey guys, my name is Victoria Baker, and I just wanted to share a few things about the Easy Fit saddle Al Hicks has created. This fantastic saddle is so light for girls; it is a dream for your horse, and it fits them like a glove. He measures you up perfectly, so…

Better riding posture

Better riding posture

Better riding posture Riders seeking better riding posture and hand position may feel as if they are on an unending quest. Good body usage is closely related to good posture, whether you are standing on the ground, seated in a chair, or riding your horse. Your body will work more efficiently when your frame is…

Saddle fit for the Rider

Saddle Fit for the Rider Gender, as well as anatomy, plays an important role in saddle fit. Men generally have an easier time finding a saddle because saddles have traditionally been built for men. Women may have a conformational disadvantage, but with a saddle that accommodates their anatomy, they can achieve a proper position on…

The BEST SADDLES AND SERVICE EVER!

The BEST SADDLES AND SERVICE EVER!

We really like how you can adjust the saddles so easily to fit just about any horse Also you can replace many parts of the saddle easily. As well as the saddle ages or if I wanted to change the look of the saddle, or make it become newer I can just change out a piece/part. I love the weight of the saddle It’s lighter than my dressage saddle, even so, this makes it easier to put into proper placement on my horse as well as saves my arms Don and I really enjoyed our time with Al and his wife while Al was fixing a loose concho on the saddle Very personable and knowledgeable people The saddles really look fabulous.

Remotely Measuring a Horse

Remotely Measuring a Horse

Welcome to Easy Fit Saddles’ state-of-the-art remote horseback measuring program. This measuring system is unique in the equine industry, we can measure both your horse’s back and your saddle. One of our saddle fitters will work with you 1 on 1, long-distance to assist you with measuring. Through this online process, you will find out exactly what you and your horse need.

what causes saddle slip

what causes saddle slip

What Causes Saddle Slip A Research Study The saddle rolling off to one side is called “saddle slip” and is usually blamed on poor saddle fit, crooked riders, or asymmetry of the horse. Research has demonstrated that slight hindlimb lameness is what causes saddle slip. Recent research has demonstrated a relationship between hindlimb lameness and…

Gaited Mare

Gaited Mare

Hope this letter finds you well and making saddles! I have been neglectful in letting you know how much my little gaited mare and I love her custom fit saddle. We put in over 100 hours from June to December, when I had to quit riding due to mud !!! and thus no trails. I also…

Best Lightweight Western Saddle

Best Lightweight Western Saddle

Finding a good lightweight western saddle can be tricky. If you are interested in knowing more about what makes a good lightweight saddle you have landed on the right page. A lightweight western saddle is likely to enhance the saddling-up process for you, thereby giving you a better riding experience. However, not all lightweight weight saddles are created equal

Adjustable to Fit the Rider

Adjustable to Fit the Rider

Riders also come in all shapes and sizes; what works for your friend or your trainer may not work for you. The female sit bones are generally wider than a man’s, big or little booty, lots of natural lower spine curvature or very little, etc, etc. we are all different. Rider fit is very important to your horse; a saddle that doesn’t fit you properly will affect your balance, which will cause the horse to compensate by moving differently.

CUSTOM WESTERN SADDLE TREES

CUSTOM WESTERN SADDLE TREES

Proper western saddle fit becomes more critical the more time a rider spends in a saddle, the longer the ride, and the heavier the load. Minor imperfections in the western saddle tree fit that may have little consequence on a short, once-a-week ride can cause significant soreness after a full hard day in the saddle for both horse and rider.

Custom Tree from Measurements

Custom Tree from Measurements

Custom Tree from Measurements As some of you know, I have been struggling to find a saddle that fits both Abby and me. After many painstakingly long hours of research, I stumbled across a company called Easy Fit Saddle located in Alberta (🙌Canadian product). Their selling feature was the ability to customize the tree based…

CARE OF A WESTERN SADDLE

CARE OF A WESTERN SADDLE

Care of a Western Saddle Western saddles are mostly made of vegetable-tanned leather, incredibly durable, eco-friendly, and beautiful leather that improves with age and must be cared for. It is the oldest form of leather tanning in the world, and recipes and skills have been handed down from generation to generation; the basic principles have…

Encounter with Panthers

Encounter with Panthers

Encounter with Panthers Our Easy Fit  Saddles have been excellent riding the trails at the Ganaraska. Not just comfortable, but I’ve felt secure in it despite a spooky encounter with Panthers, trail bikes and strange-looking plants (or maybe they were just fallen logs).

Saddles for the Hard to Fit Horse

Saddles for the Hard to Fit Horse

Many owners think their horse is very unusual, and it is becoming more common to have trouble finding saddles for hard to fit horses. They have gone from shop to shop and tried several saddles with no success. In general, horses are trending toward wider and shorter backs, and cross-breeding of horses worldwide has created even more shapes. Even though the old timers insist that one saddle will fit all horses, this is undoubtedly not the case. This is similar to you fitting into your brother or sister’s clothes; we are all unique. To compound the problem, there is no industry standard for saddle sizing and limited ways to describe the fit you are looking for.

Hey there Easy Fit.

Hey there Easy Fit.

Hey there Easy Fit Hey there Easy Fit; as you know, I was hoping to use my Easy Fit for both Western Dressage arena work and trail riding. I had the saddle out for a 4-hour, hilly ride a few days ago – it was comfy for the horse and me for the whole way….

75 MILES OF COMFORT!

75 MILES OF COMFORT!

75 miles of comfort! 75 miles of super comfortable for my horse and me in an Easy Fit Endurance saddle!! I loved the look and weight (one kilogram!) of it.  Fully adjustable (or so they say) to the horse, although the person selling it on Facebook was doing so because it wouldn’t adjust to her horse to her satisfaction.T…

Finally, a saddle that performs!

Finally, a saddle that performs!

Finally a saddle that performs! After we spent 4 years trying 5 different endurance saddles, finally a saddle that performs! We started working with Easy Fit saddles. The experience that East Fit Saddles have in the performance horse anatomy is world-class. After building a beautiful, light, custom saddle for our two FEI endurance horses, we…

PROPER POSITION IN A SADDLE

PROPER POSITION IN A SADDLE

PROPER POSITION IN A SADDLE Proper body position is the basis of good riding. You are looking for balance, alignment, and, ultimately, comfort. These are determined by how well the saddle fits the rider and the horse. Riding is challenging because it demands your balance while aboard a moving horse. If you sit in the…

Western saddle fitting problems

Western saddle fitting problems

Western saddle fitting problems Anne Bondi Fewer people grow up with horses daily and have limited knowledge of western saddle fitting problems. Many of today’s horse owners do not have a family tradition of handed-down wisdom. This lack of natural horsemanship training has increased the number of horses managed by inexperienced owners. Welfare problems generally occur due…

The properly fitted saddle has made a big difference to my western dressage scores.

The properly fitted saddle has made a big difference to my western dressage scores.

The properly fitted saddle has made a big difference to my western dressage scores. Canadian Junior Competes At The Western Dressage World Show In Oklahoma Maverick is very sensitive, and my first Western show saddle didn’t fit. We now have an Easyfit saddle that fits him way better and gives him better movement and more…

Fits both you and your horse

Fits both you and your horse

This lightweight, close, contact western saddle that Fits both you and your horse is revolutionary. Each saddle is fit for both you and your horse. The tree is custom fit to your horse and can be adjusted throughout the life and changes of your horse. The saddle seat can also be adjusted for ultimate riding comfort as the rider changes.

the drastic difference in the pony

the drastic difference in the pony

I’ve been riding regularly for the past couple of months. The saddle is just awesome. People at the barn have commented on the drastic difference in the pony since using it.–saying things like how happy she looks, good she looks. Riding is fun again! Her movement is wonderful now. She can extend her strides and move her shoulders and hips freely–no choppy pony strides, no balking or breaking gait!! There is a difference in her abilities on the one side (because of the past issues from poor fit), but now with the saddle, we can work on correcting it. In other words, with the saddle, I can feel her becoming more balanced. It is so exciting to be able to start working towards the things I know she’s capable of and also to feel that security of a saddle (remember before, I was only able to ride bareback because I could tell she was more comfortable that way, but I wasn’t confident about it!).
Thank you to all who worked on the saddle! Jodi

The saddle is just awesome!

The saddle is just awesome!

The saddle is just awesome! I’ve been riding regularly for the past couple of months. The saddle is just awesome! People at the barn have commented on the drastic difference in the pony since using it. Saying things like how happy she looks, good she looks. Riding is fun again! Her movement is wonderful now….

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