Equeffusion pressure mapping & saddle fitting

That's a wrap from N. Van isle.for a spring fitting event. A variety of horses and saddles with great folks!

The first fitting event for 2026. All slots are now full.

January 2026 update.
Once our temps are regularly above 10c, fittings and consultations in person will resume.
In the meantime we offer remote saddle suitability and fitting guidance.

Recently, a saddle mapping was done, which clearly shows saddle bridging.
In this single frame, the horse was in the middle of a left hand turn.

Oddly enough, horses often hollow their backs to avoid the discomfort, increasing the bridge degree & adding to the extreme pressure on the loins and scapula.

This chart offers a rough estimate of saddle seat sizing, however, build of the rider, build of the horse, style of riding and personal preference all play a part in the final decision.

CERTIFIED USED SADDLES August 25

These saddles have been inspected for safety, soundness and symmetry & come with included fitment support before purchase.

We offer remote saddle fitting via Video conference.

1. DP EL CAMPO DEL FLOR - black
- size 1
- 21" x 20" deep
- 17 lbs
- sold as saddle only - no stirrup leathers or accessories
- virtually new
- Hex key adjustable gullet width
- soft large flocked panels under flex tree
- 4990 CAD as compared to 5900 CAD for new.

2. CY HIGH HORSE TRAIL MODEL
- size 14 western padded seat
- 23" long
- 27 lbs
- rigid tree
- Horn was professionally removed
- adjustable & double rigging
- Cinch (Pro choice wool) saddle pad (Pro choice air ride) and Easyride light-weight nylon stirrups included
- 2800 CAD including accessories - compare at 3200 new for saddle alone.

It will most likely fit a wider horse with a straight back.

Saddles will be cleaned and conditioned before sale.

International shipping ok

Western Saddle rigging locations. Though many saddle styles have rigging position based on the style, the rigging position should be based on the saddle fit to the horse.

Pretty eye opening what a little shimming can do for a saddle's uniform contact.

Saddle is a Jeff Smith on a young QH.

A few revealing mapping stills... all English saddles.