Tim Stockdale

I spent some time with Tim Stockdale today checking his saddles and generally catching up with the latest showjumping news, and views.

I pointed out to Tim that the only Stubben model saddle he has is the MFS Special. Our deep seat front and rear blocked jumping saddle. He must have about 20!

He pointed out to me that this was the saddle that worked for him, had taken him a long time to find, and he wouldn't be changing it for any other of our jumping models!

So, the Siegfried MFS Special deep seat jumping saddle, as recommended by Tim Stockdale.

Don't' take my word for it. Try it and see!

Andy McCune

Treeless Saddles

I had an interesting discussion with a rider the other day.

She informed me that she was now going down the road of having a treeless saddle because she had tried everything and still could not get the best from her horse.

My comment to her was:- before you take the spring tree out of a saddle it might be useful to know how a spring tree in a saddle actually works.

We hit a bit of a block there, although we both learnt something I feel.

In fact how did the spring tree evolve, what are the benefits of a treed saddle. And again really how does it work?

Best answer to this blog within the next two weeks will receive a prize, at my expense. Manufacturers and riders feel free to participate.

(Pictured here is the new Biomex seat saddle with the rider is situ, seat bones in the correct area protected by the Biomex)

Pony saddle

We have just had a fantastic result with a pony saddle. The child in question was only 6 but Stubben managed to produce a made to measure saddle, the Edelweiss Pony that fitted the rider correctly. The combinations were extreme. Small child and round 12hh jumping pony. Normally pony saddles have a tendency to roll around the pony because they are made too wide. This one was spot on with the Stubben saddle tree providing the firm and safe seat required.
There are two pictures one with the child in our showroom sitting on a 16" saddle and a regular flap. We provided a 15" seat with a smaller flap that did the job perfectly. Pic 2 is the saddle provided.
Fingers crossed we have another Stubben convert- starting young!

Sanity

Whatever happened to common sense in the horse world? I've just been looking at an advert for a new age saddle that costs over £2k, and goes against every principle of what a saddle actually is, and what it should do on a horses back.
Help! What is wrong with traditional saddlery. Do manufacturers and marketing people think that the saddle we have arrived at today did not evolve this way for a reason. After 2000 odd years surely it must be close to a correct item for the job in hand!
I feel sorry for the riders. From what I can see today they are the subject of some vast experiment paid for by themselves, just so that some manufacturers can make some more money based on scare tactics.
I'm not against change and new materials, just down right stupidity, and profiteering at the expense of the horse and rider.
Andy McCune

bandages

I love these bandages! Extra soft and breathable for comfort, 3.5 metres long with velcro fastenings for ease. Elasticated bandages with a difference - they regain their shape easily and last a very long time. And there is a colour for every horse.....!

The new jumping saddle. Portos.

A sneek preview of the new jumping saddle due out in the Spring. At the present we can confirm it has close contact panels with soft, delux nt leather. It will be available in Ebony (shown), Black, Havana and Tabacco. Seat sizes will be 17" and 17.5" with regular tree widths 27cm - 32cm.

rrp £1849

If this has caught your attention, please contact us for further information.

Throughout Feburary we will keep you informed of the various new products due for release in the Spring / Summer season.