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UK survey reports 1 in 5 people do not support horses in sport

A survey of the general United Kingdom population reports that one in five (20%) people do not support the involvement of horses in sport under any circumstances.

Can Bedding Improve your Horse’s Performance?

If you were asked how to optimise your horse’s performance, it is likely you will think about meeting his nutritional needs, following a strict conditioning regimen, or ensuring that he is in ‘good’ h...

7 May 2024

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Why Stirrup Length Matters

How often do you think about the length of your stirrup leathers and the position of your irons? So often we mount up and ride away without giving them a second thought — because your ‘normal’ length ...

30 Apr 2024

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Horses recognise human emotions.

Research in the past few years has demonstrated that horses are really good at recognising and responding to human moods and emotions, through voice, body language and facial expressions. But do you k...

23 Apr 2024

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It's Official - Horses are Good for Us!

According to a study, horseback riders feel more in touch with nature, and this has positive consequences for their well-being. People who ride horses spend more time outdoors in “green” areas away fr...

17 Apr 2024

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No Foot, No Horse!

No foot, no horse! The old saying still rings true today… The more we learn about horses’ feet and the connection between healthy feet and a healthy upper body, the more we realise how important it is...

21 Feb 2024

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Fitting a Bit for your Horse

Your horse’s bridle and bit are more than just decoration. The bit helps you communicate with your horse, and depending on the style of bit, can be quite complicated. Fitting a bit for your horse is j...

26 Jan 2024

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Choosing the Right Bridle: Impact on Horse Behavior and Performance

Choosing the Right Bridle: Impact on Horse Behavior and Performance Do you give any thought to your horse’s bridle and how the intricacies of fit can affect behaviour, performance and communication? T...

23 Jan 2024

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Horses change shape – so should your saddle

Why do horses change shape? Age, work, fitness, feed, season, and stress are key factors. Work. Schooling your horse is the same as going to the gym – you are training to change shape. They have muscu...

19 Jan 2024

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Tips on Cleaning and Storing Your Saddle

A good-quality, well-made saddle can last your lifetime if you follow a few simple rules Keep It Clean Regular cleaning is paramount. Use water-based products designed to clean and condition the leath...

15 Jan 2024

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Recognising saddle fitting problems

Physical signs of poor saddle fit The early warning signs… Muscle soreness under or behind the saddle. The horse may flinch when being groomed or behave abnormally when being tacked up. Dry patches un...

3 Jan 2024

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How to Measure a Horses Weight

Benefits of weighing a horse It’s important to weigh your horse to carefully monitor weight gain and loss. However, weighing your horse is also helpful for: calculating how much your horse needs to ea...

14 Dec 2023

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Choose Luxurious Wool for Back Protection for Your Horse

Choose Luxurious Wool for Back Protection for Your Horse. Here’s why: Wool acts as a natural shock absorber, providing a high level of back protection from the pressure of the saddle and the rider. So...

5 Dec 2023

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About us

Wendy Eames has been fitting saddles since 1996 and became a fully Qualified Society of Master Saddlers Saddle Fitter in 2002 and Saddler in 2004.

Wendy specialises in remedial holistic fitting and works with some of the best British brands, including the Wendy Eames range of custom made saddles, Bliss of London, Dever, Jeffries, Sankey Saddles, Fairfax and Bates.

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