Here at Express Equine we are Society of Master Saddlers registered with Qualified Saddle fitters on site.

Our saddle fitters have worked within all disciplines and have extensive equestrian knowledge and experience.

“Saddle fitting is about more than just flocking and fitting. It is about turning your knowledge and experience creatively into what works for each horse as an individual. Saddle fitting is not “one size fits all” it is about being part of the horse and rider combination and working within a professional team together with vets, physiotherapists, chiropractors, farriers and trainers. We all hope to get the best from our horses.”

A horses shape can change very quickly whether this is because of a change in diet, change in fitness or just through age and maturity. For example a horse can change dramatically from living out in the field all summer on the grass to coming in to a stable with restricted turn out in the winter. There may also be a change in fitness between summer and winter as daylight riding hours are reduced.

Your horse may have changed shape through injury and time off from being ridden. There maybe a change in your horses shape if your horse is young and still growing and at the other end of the scale if your horse is getting older and you are reducing ridden work.

For the competition horse muscles develop and grow. These subtle changes can be ongoing and can impact on results. Regular saddle checks can be vital especially if you have a young horse maturing rapidly. We recommend a horse regularly competing to a high standard has a saddle check as soon as you notice any changes, possibly a change in behaviour, the horses way of going or even your balance within the seat.

If your horse has changed shape for any reason then your saddle may need checking and a slight alteration with flocking, shims, a width change or a gullet change could make both horse and rider more comfortable.

Sophie, Molly and Maria are able to do flocking, insert shims and complete width adjustments at your yard.

We recommend that your saddle is checked a minimum of twice a year.

We work with a team of other equine professionals and find working within a professional team vital. Rehab horses especially need close attention as they develop and come back into work. We recommend these horses are checked from as regularly as 6 weekly to allow the saddle to fit the continuous development during this time of change.

Whether you are looking for a competition saddle or an everyday saddle for hacking we have an extensive range for you to choose from.

From £50 fitting assessment – covering full fitting and profile of one horse.

£35 per extra horse belonging to the same owner.

£25 per extra saddle.

50p per mile each way, from our Wymondham office – NR18 9SB.

All other services are charged separately and are dependent upon time and materials taken to complete the job.

Payment must be made at the end of the appointment. We accept card payments, cash or bank transfer if you are able to do this at the time. We are able to take payment via Klarna for new saddles.

Contact us via the website, or our Facebook page ‘Express Equine’ to book in your saddle fitting. Alternatively, call us on 01953 528009.

Upon booking your appointment you are agreeing to this policy.

Please provide at least 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes. This enables us to offer your slot to another client.

Any cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment will incur a charge of £25, this is refundable on our next visit if the appointment is arranged within a month of the previous appointment.