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Teaching you how to understand saddle fit!

 

Susan & David Hartje

Plymouth, CA

209-245-3789

Saddlesthatfit@earthlink.net

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THE PROBLEM:

Do you have the SYMPTOMS?

               What is your horse telling you?

Is your saddle fighting you?

Why are there so many Saddle Fit Problems?

    But I had a custom saddle made...

My horse doesn't complain, but we can't progress..

 

THE SOLUTION:

Learn how to tell what fits for yourself!

Hands-on learning opportunities - Clinic Schedule

Elements of Saddle Fit

 

Get an Independent opinion

                  The importance of checking

Food for Thought

What our Clients say

Frequently Asked Questions

About Us

 

 

 

Anyone can come up with slick marketing material. 
But the proof of whether something works is in how it performs over time.

Here is what some of our clients have said about Saddles That Fit! services:

Your saddle fitting job got a major test yesterday. Went with a couple people on what was supposed to be a 6 mile trail ride. One of the people was riding with a treeless saddle, she slipped, fell off, and lost her horse. The end result was that Hazel and I went about 12 miles (she was unusually well behaved most of the way) and the third horseman about 20.

Hazel's back had no signs of soreness afterwards. But the horse that had gone 20 miles had quite a sore back. I said it was shame he hadn't come to your saddle fitting.
The other horse was found and will be ok. Thanks for making Hazel's day tolerable for her!
Betsy (4/2008)

I am really enjoying the saddle. I rode with it Sunday and today. Trixie is acting a lot happier (she's not kicking out or swishing her tail anymore). I can't believe the difference. It also feels so good to me (I can sit properly now!) (1/2007)

(One year later, we are still doing really well, happily going down the trail!) 3/2008

Marla

Wow, time sure goes by when you are having fun! It has been a year and a half since you saw us. The saddle that you recommended for Rocky works very well. We both love it, and there is no more sore back. Jon

 

 

I have been riding and buying saddles for many years. Now that I have been able to ride multiple saddle brands on my horse all in the same day, I would not do it any other way.

All of the brands we tried fit better than I expected, but I could clearly feel Calle Lilly go so much better in the Frank Baines. Katie

 

 

 

Dear Susan and David,
I just wanted to send you a special thank you for all you did for Tiny, Marcelyn and myself last Sunday. It is amazing how empowering the whole experience was. I feel so much more confidant knowing what Tequila and I need. You were both so patient and kind and made the whole learning process enjoyable and fun! You truly changed my life with this knowledge. Thank you both for "being". My husband Hawkeye is VERY impressed and that’s not any easy thing to do!
Your new #1 fan, Jen
(11/2007)

Thanks so much for helping us both be more comfortable! June & Heritacz

 

 

 

 

 

I was heartened that you helped me confirm that my made-to-order JJ Maxwell saddle does fit Keen and my mare. We learned so much!

The Black Rhino saddle you had helps me sit even better and Keen is even more responsive in it. He never wanted to canter in anything before putting this on. So I am going to keep it! Now we can ride both horses on long trail rides with confidence that nothing is hurting.

Marilyn & Keen, Tri-Valley Trailblazers

Tango is like a whole new horse since I got my new Crates saddle. Even my husband can't believe the change. Thank you so much for helping us get it right! Laura

"I rode Segoula in my saddle yesterday at the clinic and we did really well.  YEAH!!!  I feel so much more confident with a saddle that fits. Now we ride a lot more often and are making better progress. THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH."
 
 Bobbie & Segoula
   
Aniko & Sammy
          
I enjoyed our appointment thoroughly.... I really hope to catch you both again when you're nearby to do it again. so keep me posted on your visits this way.
   

 

 

 

We all learned so much at the clinic!  I am feeling so much better.  This is a turning point with my horse.  We really appreciate all that the two of you taught us.

Caroline (2/2005)

 

Just a quick note to let you know everything seems to fit perfect!!!   I went to Don's on Sunday with Fancy to work buffalo.  She worked up a good sweat.  Not overly sweaty, just perfect.  I did not have one dry spot.  YES!!!! I am so excited. We had a GREAT time!!!   Thanks again for all your help...................Sabra           
Sabra with Matt
   

 

 

 

I just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying my Albion! Thanks for helping me find it and making it fit Patches so well.  (11/2004)

Many thanks again for my second Albion to fit my new mare Ruby. (7/2006)

Renee

 

 

Thanks so much for all your input re: saddles and helping me focus in on a size/tree etc. for my horse.  I even think my husband learned something about saddles and the value of getting one that fits right (thanks!!).               Barbara

I wanted to thank you for all your help.  Everyone at the clinic had to write down their top 10 favorite things about the 3-week clinic, and your saddle fitting day was on every student's list!  Thanks ever so much. Hope to see you soon. (9/2005)

Deb & Cisco

 

Hi susan!   Melody is doing wonderfully in her new Specialized saddle.  I'm very happy with how light it
is.  She has been such a hard horse to fit, being so sensitive and changing so much. Thanks for sticking with us to get it right and helping to make it a good experience.       
Jody

Just wanted to thank you again for spending so much time with Dave and me explaining about saddles. You, especially, went out of your way and it was so appreciated.  I think Dave has taken your advice and decided to stick with his English.  If and when we decide to saddle hunt again, we'll contact you.
Happy trails! (3/2004)
 
Kathy and Dave

 Joy & Jefe   Tom & Big Girl

 
These are our first horses and we have lots to learn. But with your help, we now have saddles that aren't getting in the way of that. I am so happy that we could shim my Tucker to fit. And both Tom and Big Girl LOVE their new County saddle. She is like a new horse!
    

 

Thanks for yesterday's fitting session with Kona.  I learned a lot from you and very much appreciate all the time you spent with us.

Jennifer

 

Karen

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Joy

Thanks for spending the day with us last Sunday. It was great to spend a day studying saddles and the way they should fit. A very good investment of time and money...
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