It’s been a busy month fitting custom saddles, as more and more people are realizing what an amazing difference having a saddle made for you and your horse can have. Currently, Olson’s offers custom fittings for L’Apogee and Prestige Dressage saddles and Prestige and Antares Jump saddles. The quality and craftsmanship found with these particular brands of saddles is unparalleled (we wouldn’t carry them if they weren’t simply fantastic!).
Here’s a basic breakdown of each saddle’s unique attributes:
- Antares saddles have as many options as one can imagine! From custom panel options for the perfect fit for the horse to the rider’s ability to choose the length and forwardness of the flap, the depth of seat, and even the twist of the saddle, the Antares saddle is the perfect choice for the most discriminating rider. The sticky French calfskin leather keeps you secure in the seat, allowing greater confidence and stability as you tackle the most exciting jumps.
- L’Apogee saddles, like Antares, offer a truly custom fit with unparalleled comfort. The buffalo monoflap design coupled with French calfskin seat offers an amazingly close contact with your horse. The high quality natural latex panels allow for the perfect fit without a lot of bulk that can be found with traditionally flocked saddles, and the short tree points allow for optimal shoulder movement. The laminated beechwood spring tree has a 5 year warranty, and there is a 5 year warranty on the leather.
- Prestige dressage and jump saddles are built upon a revolutionary composite tree that is fully adjustable and boasts a lifetime warranty. The fine Italian calfskin leather is supple and comfortable, breaking in in no time. The jump saddles have an anatomically correct natural latex panel that maintains elasticity while adapting to the horse’s unique back shape. These panels retain their original shape when removed from the horse’s back. The dressage saddles are flocked with Dacron, a synthetic wool that is highly elastic and resists the tendency to ball up like traditional wool can, making it much less maintenance while allowing for the adjustability of traditional wool.
What’s best about our custom saddles is that they’re backed by the Olson’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: if you’re not completely in love with your new custom saddle within 30 days of riding in it, we’ll make it right. You will not be stuck with a saddle you don’t absolutely adore!
