by Saddles | Jan 11, 2021 | Saddle Blog
2021 begins amidst worrying Covid developments and further lockdown measures. But, Ideal remain in production and the “best estimate” of order timescale stays at 4-6 weeks. In recent months this has held good for the majority of orders and we expect and hope that it will remain good in the months to come. As you can imagine, managing production schedules whilst coping with possible staff sick leave and isolation requirements is not an easy or predictable task but so far so good!!!
We wish our customers and site visitors all the best for 2021. If you need a saddle, we’re here! We are specialists in fitting remotely.
Take care, stay safe, keep hopeful and press on!!!
by Saddles | Jan 11, 2021 | Saddle Blog
Yes, today we sent a few hundred pounds to Hillside, the result of our fund raising efforts in honour of Sara & Alfie. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Alfie at home
by Saddles | Nov 4, 2020 | Saddle Blog
…..and the good news is that Ideal will remain in production. Timescale for making is the usual 4 – 6 weeks although in these difficult times we feel we must say that this is a best estimate.
Most importantly, we specialise in fitting “remotely” as we have been doing for all our overseas and distant UK customers over the years. Our process is described on this web site and we support our service with a full money back guarantee. In these difficult times, no fitting visits are needed!
So, if you need a saddle, look no further!!!!
by Saddles | Oct 21, 2020 | Saddle Testimonials and Stories
Odysseus (or Ody) 15.3hh 13 yr old Freisan from USA
Part of the fun of what we do is “meeting” all the horses….and their owners!…from around the world. In recent months, the UK and USA have been our key countries. Sadly things have been a bit quiet from Australia and New Zealand, but the USA has made up for it….so far! France and Denmark have been good to us too.
Interesting are the trends that have emerged over the months. As ever, the range of types of horses is amazing and I attempt to give you some feel for that here. Another trend in recent months has been the predominance of dressage saddles (Suzannah Monoflap, Tonishia Supreme, Hayley WG and Styletta) going to USA and GP type saddles (Gazelle, Grandee, 1350, 1550 ) in the UK. It will probably be the other way round in the next few months!
In nearly every case we have used Ideal’s Designed to Order service quite extensively.to achieve the fit both for horse and rider and the appearance desired. The saddle made up in special leathers, patent rolls and/or welting and decorative stitching were all popular while the range of specifications for fit covered the choice of tree, depth of rear gussets, width of front gussets, length of panels, girthing arrangement and for the rider, depth of seat, flap shape and length and the choice of blocks.
We’ve had some great feedback….”its stunning”, “I’m really pleased”, “both love the saddle”, “absolutely love it, its beautiful” which adds to “the fun” for us!
So, lets see what the next few months bring!
“Meet” some more of “our” horses!………
Cash, 16.2hh 9 yr old Dutch Warmblood from UK
Alex, 15hh Haflinger from Denmark
Ziggy, 16.2hh 4 yr old KWPN from USA
Archie, 15hh 4 yr old Irish Cob from UK
Serenade, 16.2hh 5yr old Oldenburg mare from USA
by Saddles | Aug 18, 2020 | Saddle Blog
The full story is told in our “Saddle Stories”…..scroll down on the home page.
It is a very moving story. A big thank you if you can help us.
