When you purchase a new saddle, we will check it again free of charge after 4 to 6 weeks and adjust it if necessary.

The wool in new saddles shrinks quickly and will conform to the horse. Sometimes, this cushioning shrinks so much in the first few weeks of use that adjustment is necessary for your horse's comfort. When you purchase a new saddle, we will check it again free of charge after 4 to 6 weeks and adjust it if necessary. (You only pay the call-out fee.)

We therefore believe that this service is essential for a good saddler.

Thanks to years of experience in saddle making and fitting, we've succeeded in catering to both the rider's needs and the horse's anatomy. All saddles in our collection are handcrafted in Europe or Australia from high-quality leather or synthetic material, taking into account the horse's skeletal and musculoskeletal anatomy. Furthermore, we tailor each saddle individually to the needs of both rider and horse. A good saddle provides essential pressure distribution of the rider's weight on the horse's back, thus preserving the horse's natural movement and swing.

A wide panel channel and numerous options for panel shape and thickness allow for an ultimate fit. Not only is the saddle fully customized to the horse, but the rider also has countless possibilities. The seat depth, the position of the top flap, and the size of the knee rolls—everything can be perfectly adjusted to the needs and build of each individual rider. A high level of comfort allows the rider to move optimally, allowing the pair to move more freely and thus perform better!

We can usually schedule an appointment within 2 weeks!

Electronic saddle pressure measurement

We also offer one of the latest innovations in saddle fitting: an electronic saddle pressure measurement. This pad digitally measures the pressure under your saddle using over 400 sensors. It also maps the rider's seat, balance, and dynamic movement (see the black lines in the photo). We use the highly advanced Medilogic system for this, which is also used in the medical field.

Click here for a short video.

Saddle fitting service at your stable or ours?

Saddle consultations can be scheduled at our location (20x60 outdoor arena) or at your location . For various options or services, a discount is offered for consultations at our location. This discount is reflected in the price list, if applicable.

Saddle fitting service rates

Price list for passport consultation


Fitting consultation for new saddle or checking your own saddle (first consultation) *(A)
Standard rate €75.00
Discount for consultation at our location € 10.00

Follow-up consultation within 12 months with the same horse *(A)
Standard rate €65.00
Discount for consultation at our location € 10.00

Consultation with electronic saddle pressure measurement *(A)
Standard rate € 150.00
Discount for consultation at our location € 25.00
4-6 Weeks Check *(B)
Free

Price list saddle filling


Filling the saddle
Standard rate € 35.00

Saddle filling and cushion modeling *(C)
Standard rate € 95.00
Discount for consultation at our location € 25.00

Brand new filling *(D)
 Standard rate € 270.00

Price list for widening or narrowing a tree


Widening or narrowing the boom on a machine "cold" *(E)
Standard rate €60.00

Widening or narrowing a tree on a machine with infrared *(E)
Standard rate € 90.00

Price list for repairs and adjustments


Single stop replace short p/st *(F)
 Standard rate € 20.00

Single stop replace long p/st *(F)
 Standard rate € 25.00

Making a balance strap
 Standard rate €8.00

Bending out the bracket strap hooks
Standard rate €5.00

If a saddle consultation is cancelled within 48 hours before the start of the appointment, the consultation costs must be paid.

For distances greater than 10 km from our shop, we charge a call-out fee. The surcharge is €1.50 per km based on the outward journey (via Google Maps). This fee covers actual travel expenses and the time our saddler is on the road. For multiple consultations at a single stable, the call-out fee can be shared by the number of participants.
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Prices for other repairs on request.

We carry out all the adjustments mentioned directly during a fitting consultation at (your) location, unless otherwise indicated.

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*(A) Excluding call-out charges. Consultation fees are waived when purchasing a new saddle for €1,500.00 or more.

*(B) When purchasing a new saddle, or when replacing all the padding, we will check your saddle again free of charge after 4 to 6 weeks and adjust it if necessary. The wool in new saddles shrinks quickly and will conform to the horse. Sometimes, this padding shrinks so much in the first few weeks of use that adjustment is necessary for your horse's comfort. You only pay the initial call-out fee for this (see *(A)).
How soon the check is needed depends on many factors (including how often you ride, rider weight, type of wool, horse's exercise, etc.). Therefore, it can be a little later than 4-6 weeks. However, since this check is free, it should be done within 3 months of purchase!

We believe that this service is essential for a good saddler!

*(C) Fully shaping a saddle cushion cannot be done at your location. If the appointment is at your location, the saddle must be brought to our workshop for this. After the adjustment, we will return to your location to fit the saddle. You won't pay a second consultation for this, but you will be charged a second call-out fee. If you come to our location, we can perform this adjustment immediately and, after shaping, fit the saddle to your horse.

*(D) A completely new filling cannot be done on-site because it's a major job (the saddle is completely disassembled, the panels are emptied and filled with new wool, then the saddle is reassembled). For this job, we bring it to our workshop. After fitting, we'll come and fit the saddle to your horse. There are no consultation fees for the second appointment. However, if we come to your location, you will pay a second call-out fee for this. If the appointment is at our location, you will also have to return with your horse for this, but there is no additional charge. A completely new filling, just like a new saddle, also requires a check-up every 4-6 weeks.

*(E) Adjusting the saddle tree cannot be done on-site. The saddle must remain in the machine for 24 hours after the adjustment. After the adjustment, a second appointment will be scheduled to fit the saddle to your horse. There are no consultation fees for the second appointment. However, if we come to your location, you will pay a second call-out fee for this. If the appointment is at our location, you will also have to return with your horse for this, but there is no additional charge. Whether the tree can be adjusted at all depends on the type of saddle you have, and if so, whether this can be done with cold technology or infrared.

*(F) We do not replace girth straps on-site. If, during a consultation, we determine that the straps need replacing, we will take them to our workshop. Because fitting isn't necessary for new straps, the saddle can be picked up at our shop after replacement. If you determine that your girth straps need replacing, you can bring your saddle to the shop to have them replaced. A consultation is not necessary. If you need your saddle back quickly, it might be helpful to call first to discuss the best time to bring it in.

View our range of saddles

Our saddlers

Irene

Irene Geel, also the shop's owner, completed the training program of the Society of Master Saddlers in England and is a certified "Qualified Saddle Fitter." This international training is the highest qualification available for saddle fitters worldwide. The Society of Master Saddlers sets strict standards for its members, guaranteeing you, as a customer, a qualified and professional saddle fitter. She also holds the MSFC (Master Saddle Fitter Consultant) certifications as a certified saddle fitter and saddle maker, the Flair certification for filling air saddles, and the Albion certification for saddle fitters. Irene has been in the business since 2002 and, in addition to being a saddle maker, is also a bit and bridle fitter.

Annelies

Annelies has been working as a saddler and saddle fitter at Pas de Deux since 2021. Annelies studied physiotherapy, which gives her a significant advantage in various aspects of saddlery, particularly regarding the anatomy and kinesiology of both horse and rider. In 2021 and 2022, Annelies completed the Qualified Saddle Fitter training program with the Society of Master Saddlers.

Bass

Bas has been working as a saddler and saddle fitter at Pas de Deux since 2022. He completed a vocational training program in horse husbandry and earned his ORUN instructor diploma. He has over 20 years of teaching experience and, as a result, extensive knowledge of the movement of both horse and rider. Bas was trained by a Qualified Saddle Fitter from the Society of Master Saddlers in England.