Saddle Fit Lecture & Demonstration with Ingeborg Taffijn
International Saddlefit 4 Life® Ergonomist & Schleese Saddle Specialist
It’s not about selling saddles—it’s about education for the life of our horses.
This unmissable demonstration with Ingeborg Taffijn is focused on empowering riders with knowledge. Inge is a certified Saddlefit 4 Life® Ergonomist and an experienced Schleese saddle fitter, dedicated to helping both horse and rider find balance, comfort, and harmony.
Is your saddle helping or hindering you and your horse?
Correct saddle fit is vital for your horse’s health and movement, but it’s equally important for your position and balance in the saddle.
Do you experience:
• Lower back pain when you ride?
• Difficulty sitting trot or finding a balanced seat?
• An unstable lower leg, or constant reminders to “keep your legs still”?
Your saddle might be part of the problem—and you’ll learn how to tell.
What you’ll take away:
✅ Check your horse for shoulder asymmetry
✅ Understand tree width vs. tree angle—and why both matter
✅ How to measure gullet width and weight-bearing surface
✅ Learn about billet alignment and panel weight distribution
✅ Why a saddle that’s too wide is just as harmful as one that’s too narrow
✅ Common causes of saddle slipping
✅ How to spot body signs in your horse that point to poor saddle fit
This isn’t just theory—you’ll leave with practical tools to check your saddles at home.
Why Schleese?
Inge believes in the philosophy behind Schleese saddles, which are:
• Fully adjustable
• Designed for the female pelvis
• Built to reflect the biomechanics of the modern rider to help both men and women ride in balance.
Traditional saddles were designed for men-because historically, women rode side saddle. As women moved into sitting astride, the saddle tree never evolved to suit the shape of the female pelvis. This is why many women struggle to sit in balance while men may find it easier. Schleese saddles help bridge this gap, making correct posture more accessible.
Try it for yourself: Rider Simulator On Site!
Experience the difference with a spring-powered riding simulator. Although this simulator isn’t high tech
it gives invaluable feedback. If you don’t rise to the trot or canter correctly, the simulator won’t respond-helping you feel the importance of correct posture and balance. You can book a lesson with either Josh Daly or Becky Holden and try out a schleese saddle.
Saddle Evaluations – Bring Your Horse!
Limited slots are available for full saddle evaluations with Inge.
• Inge will watch you ride, take detailed measurements of your horse, and assess your current saddle.
• This is not a sales pitch—if your saddle is working, she’ll say so!
• Want to test ride in a Schleese saddle on your horse? That’s possible too.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, explore, and ride with more comfort—for both you and your horse.
Knowledge that could change your riding journey.
Spectator tickets £20
Saddle evaluation on your horse. £125
Saddle evaluation plus a ride in a schleese saddle on your horse. £165 You are welcome to bring your instructor along too 😊
Half hour lesson on the simulator and test out a saddle. £30
Spaces for saddle evaluations and simulator lessons are limited so please book early.
To book tickets to Spectate, saddle evaluations or Simulator lessons please message this page.
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