Not only does the saddle effect the way you ride but also the way your horse performs.
I have been privileged to have Amerigo saddles custom made for me for over 9 years.
The quality of the leather together with the way the saddles are made to fit the rider and the horse makes all the difference at the end.
— Edwina Alexander, Grand Prix Rider and Olympic Athlete
The Saddle Management and Horses Health
A professional Saddle Management not only improves performance but it helps to keep the horse healthier too. A horse which is able to move more efficently and use its back correctly will ultimately place less strain on its body, as well as building up the required muscles to support it. This is becoming increasingly recognised by many Vets, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths who are specialised in Equine Treatments.
The Biomechanics of the horse work in the same way, irrespective of whether the horse is a Showjumper, Dressage Horse, Event Horse or an Icelandic, or whether it is young or old and the principles can be applied to all. Young horses in particular benefit enormously from good Saddle Management in the early years.
Measuring Horse and Rider
The topline is measured to establish which saddle tree needs to be used. One of the core points of saddle fitting is that the saddle itself reflects the shape of the horses topline so that the saddle fits the horse accurately and allows for the weight to be carried in the correct area.
The profile of the horse is measured to establish the width of the saddle and the shape of the head iron. This process starts just behind the withers and is repeated at various points along the horses’ back.
Amerigo Multifunctional Panel System
MPS panels are made with a unique mixture of synthetic fibres and can be made with different levels of volume to suit each horse. Each panel is produced individually by hand and requires great skill to ensuring two equal panels. Such a panel system provides many advantages in terms of fit for the horse. One advantage being the absence of any ends or preformed stitching (gussets) on the horse. The panels blend out away from the horse and with use and offer a very precise and individual fit, even if used on many horses.
