Our passion at Easy Fit Saddles is making custom western saddles. We feel that anything worth doing is worth doing well, thus we go above and beyond what most saddlemakers provide in terms of custom western saddle personalization.
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…
Most women don’t know how comfortable a western saddle Built for Women can be! It seems an obvious statement, but women are built differently from men. That being said, why is it that women have been riding in saddles built by men, for men, for so long? We have Saddles Built for Women and yes, a western saddle can be comfortable for women!
The gullet width is commonly mentioned on the internet as the only aspect of saddle fit necessary for the perfect fit.
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.
I can’t believe I am riding in a western 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.
in the winner’s circle at cow-horse events I think I bought mine in 2016 or 17. It’s done miles and miles of trail riding, and it has been in the winner’s circle of many cow-horse events. It still looks great and is the most comfortable saddle I’ve owned. Great service, too.
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…
Kelly from Silence Speaks More Kelly from Silence Speaks More here with Susan, and they’re lovely, Easy Fit Saddles in the 40-plus years I’ve been riding the horses. I have yet to find a saddle that fits nicely for myself and our horses. We have multiple horses in training, and this saddle is one of…
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…
Noemie from Prince Edward Island Hi everyone, my name is Noemie, and I’m coming to you today from Prince Edward Island to talk to you a little bit about my Easy F Saddle. So I’ve had this saddle now 5 years, and I’ve used it and everything from reining to cattle penning, cattle sorting, a…
Ten reasons why you should buy an Easy Fit Saddle -> We measure your horse’s back and create a tree to match using our Easy Saddle Fit Kit. We guarantee an excellent fit, whether it is one of our fitters or someone remotely helping you measure your horse. -> The Easy Fit trees are designed…
Jean and Richie are having a wonderful experience at the world WDAA show in Guthrie Oklahoma.
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 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…
WESTERN SADDLE STIRRUPS POSITION
We love our easy fit saddle David went above and beyond to ensure we got the correct saddle fit for our pony. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We love our Easy Fit Saddle and can’t thank David enough for helping us get the right fit. Now my boy enjoys being ridden again, I can’t…
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.
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.
IT HAS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS
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…
My mule moves out so much better My mule moves out so much better in the Easy Fit Saddle. Best investment for her and me. Renee Idaho
THE LITTLE MARE LIKES THE LOOSER GIRTH
HOW EXCITED AND HAPPY I AM WITH MY SADDLE
Achieving the proper Western saddle fit between the shape of the saddle tree, horse and rider are essential for overall comfort and performance.
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…
I KNEW I NEEDED ONE IF I WAS TO CONTINUE RIDING My coach had an Easy Fit Saddle and after trying it I knew I needed one if I was to continue riding. It is light to lift and beautiful to look at as well as fits me perfectly thanks to Allen’s custom fitting. I…
GIVES HER THE FREEDOM TO MOVE HER BEST
Top of her western saddle LIST Sky’s saddle is SO beautiful!! Thank you so much! The woman who shows Sky and my warmblood in English dressage is a professional western dressage rider and said that she finds the saddle very comfortable and at the top of her list of well-made western saddles. Sky seems to…
KAWA CAN MOVE HIS SHOULDERS FREELY KaWa can move his shoulders freely, relax his body, and bring his back up under the saddle. Happy Horse, Healthy Horse. Happy Human. The Easy Fit Saddle is comfy for me too. It’s lightweight…I’m able to toss it up and lay it on Ka. Wa’s back gently and effortlessly….
GREAT FIT FOR BOTH HORSE AND RIDER I am very happy to have found Al Hicks at Easy Fit Saddles. His concern for the horse’s well-being and extensive knowledge made him an excellent fit for both horse and rider. Both the stirrups and saddle are fantastic and of exceptional quality. We love the design of…
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
Western riding’s basic principles will encourage your horse to move to its full potential. Every movement of your seat, hands, and legs affects communication with your horse. The correct Position For Western Riding will influence your horse’s way of going.
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.
gh age and fitness cycles, horses change shape over time. Then it’s nice to have an adjustable western saddle that fits your horse. Saddle shims and cable rigging are the main ways to adjust saddle fit on an Easy Fit Saddle.
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 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 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 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).
Overall I am thrilled with the saddle! After showing it all weekend in it, I am genuinely impressed. My horse, who has always struggled to pick up her left lead, not only willingly picked it up but performed lead transitions like never before. Overall I am thrilled with the saddle! The website was easy to…
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.
five years searching for a saddle! I have been searching for a western saddle for at least five years! Bought and sold 4 of them. I am a very hard person to fit in. Having had one hip replacement and another one eventually, riding in a Dressage Saddle is not so much fun for the…
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….
KA WA AND I ARE LOVING THE SADDLE! Ka.Wa and I are loving the saddle! It fits him and me. I am getting used to not having a horn. The leather for the latigo and strings is so soft and easy to work with. The wool felt pad works great too…supportive, but not too bulky….
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…
After we spent 4 years trying 5 different endurance saddles
I JUST UNPACKED IT AND IT’S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
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…
Western & Cowboy Dressage Saddles
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 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…
New Mexico State University Study revealed Ill-fitting saddles can cause training and behaviour problems as well as unsoundness in the horse’s back
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…
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SADDLE!
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.
Look at this beauty! Just arrived today. Can hardly wait to try it. Fits great, so comfortableThank you, Easy Fit Saddles and Allen L Hicks.
Just replacing the saddle with a “better” one is usually not the answer. Even if it is a $5000 saddle. “Asking the horse” is also a very poor method. Even if the horse initially seems comfortable it may not be at all suitable.
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
My horse and I love it I’ve been riding with Easy Fit Saddles saddles for over 5 years, and I can say that I feel totally at one with my horse. Not only are the quality of the great saddle, but the way they fit the horse allows them to use their body the best…
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….
So far my horse and I are loving it. I just got my saddle on Saturday and rode in it on Saturday, and so far, my horse and I are loving it. You did such a super job on it. I am going to be posting it on Facebook in the next week! So happy…
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