The Saddle Fitter & Co Services
We offer saddle fitting and rider biomechanics services
Professional Saddle Fitting for Horse & Rider
Saddle fitting is essential for ensuring comfort, performance, and long-term wellbeing for both horse and rider. A correctly fitted saddle allows even weight distribution, reduces pressure points, and enables free movement through the shoulders and spine.
Our saddle fitting services are designed to assess, adjust, and optimise saddle fit based on the individual needs of each horse and rider combination. Whether you are experiencing issues or simply want to ensure your current saddle is performing correctly, a professional saddle fitting provides clarity and confidence.
We offer saddle fitting appointments across West Sussex, Hampshire, and Surrey, working with private clients, livery yards, and riding centres.
Saddle Fitting Services Available
Our approach to saddle fitting is practical, thorough, and focused on achieving the best possible outcome for both horse and rider.
Saddle Fit Assessments
Comprehensive saddle fitting assessments to evaluate balance, pressure distribution, and overall suitability of your current saddle.
Remedial Saddle Fitting
Targeted saddle fitting solutions to help resolve discomfort, behavioural issues, or performance limitations linked to poor saddle fit.
New Saddle Advice
Independent guidance during the saddle fitting process when selecting or changing saddles, ensuring the right choice for your horse.
Yard & Group Visits
Saddle fitting services are available for multiple horses at yards and riding centres, allowing efficient visits for groups.
Our Approach to Saddle Fitting
Every saddle fitting appointment is tailored to the individual horse and rider. We take into account conformation, movement, workload, and any existing concerns to ensure the saddle works in harmony with the horse.
The aim of each saddle fitting session is to:
Achieve even weight distribution
Eliminate pressure points
Support correct rider position
Allow natural shoulder rotation and spinal freedom
Where issues are identified, we use a structured, remedial approach to improve saddle fit and overall comfort.
Meet Your Saddle Fitters
Ian Phillips – Independent Saddle Fitter
Ian is a qualified independent saddle fitter with a practical, horse-first approach to saddle fitting. With a focus on comfort, performance, and long-term soundness, Ian works closely with horse owners to assess and improve saddle fit using both existing and new saddles.
His saddle fitting work is centred around clear, honest advice and a commitment to finding solutions that genuinely benefit the horse.
Alex Carey – Saddle Fitter
Alex works alongside Ian, supporting saddle fitting appointments and providing additional expertise across a range of horses and disciplines. With a strong understanding of saddle balance and fit, Alex contributes to ensuring each saddle fitting session is thorough and effective.
Together, Ian and Alex provide a consistent and professional saddle fitting service across the region.
Book a Saddle Fitting Appointment
If you are looking for professional saddle fitting in West Sussex, Hampshire, or Surrey, get in touch to arrange an appointment.
Whether you need a routine saddle fitting check or support with a specific issue, we are here to help you and your horse achieve the best possible fit.