As riders, horsemen, and competitors, we are all looking to maximize our horses’ performance, and we approach our horses as high-performance athletes now more than ever.
We travel with a broad range of test ride saddles for you to try, allowing you to compare the many different models available.
Fitting starts with a static back evaluation, and tracings followed by mounted saddle and gait assessment. Appointment time is generally 1.5 hours and includes onsite flocking adjustments.
Test rides are available for a 7 day trial period and customer is responsible for shipping, however, an appointment where Patty's able to view and analyze the riders balance in the saddle is ideal.
Front Gusset – additional leather gusset to provide wither clearance without restriction. Also available as a full front gusset.
Dressage straps/billets - are built on a sliding ‘V’ web system to allow for a exible girthing position
K-Panel – customised panels. Also available as a drop panel.
Panels are made with 100% pure wool.
Back gussets depths can also be altered accordingly for balance.
Seat size, custom flap sizes, velcro blocks, and leather choices are some of the custom options.
Custom flap length, and flap forward.
Leather choices: vintage, buffalo, calfskin.
Seat leather options: Scrumph, Suede, Doe, and Calfskin.
Welting, facing, and piping options available.
FLAP LEATHER CHOICES:
Vintage, buffalo, and calfskin.
SEAT LEATHER OPTIONS
Scrumph
Suede- another option for extra grip.
Doe-ultimate in softness.
Calfskin-deluxe covered option standard on some models.
From Black Country's Website:
"Eurotrees – 10 year guarantee
We use only the best quality British wood laminated Spring Trees which are speci cally calibrated via our cad-system at our sister company Eurotrees headed up by Managing Partner Pete Dutton. Each tree is crafted to its own speci cation, depending on the pro le requirements of the horse and the design of saddle for which it is destined. All trees come with a 10 year guarantee subject to normal usage against general riding conditions and conform to the latest British Standard BS6635. Our trees are adjustable up to one width tting either way. This alteration can be made at the factory or by an authorised repair agent."
Fitting starts with a static back evaluation, and tracings followed by mounted saddle and gait assessment. Appointment time is generally 1.5-2 hours and includes onsite flocking adjustments.
Available by phone and by email, however, due to extensive traveling and appointments I prefer to be reached by e-mail.
While Patty Merli Saddles is based in Aiken, South Carolina we travel from Boston to Wellington.
$150 for fittings.
If saddle is purchased the first adjustment is included in sale price.
Second saddle inclusion is discounted at $75.
Test rides are available for a 7 day trial period and customer is responsible for shipping.