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Update…..the UK’s second “Lockdown” begins but there is some good news!
.....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...
read moreHelp us raise some funds for Hillside Animal Sanctuary
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.
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This Suzannah Monoflap is “incredibly versatile”
Made for a customer in the UK, this Suzannah Monoflap is made up in Remi French Calf with grey patent piping and rear facings. The standard Suzannah Monoflap has a moulded knee pad over a fixed block. This one has been made with a plain, soft pad so that it can mould...
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Something Very Special off to the USA!
This lovely saddle is an Ideal Hayley W G Dressage saddle made up in Buffalo and Makela. Our customer asked for Ivory coloured stitching and sent us a photo of a design that she asked us to replicate. This is the result! It is hard to do this saddle full justice in a...
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An Individual Spec off to the USA!
This one is a Suzannah Monoflap on a Suzannah Low Head tree. Made up in Buffalo and Makela, it has serge lining on the panels, royal blue piping, Tonishia style blocks and shallower rear gussets. Designed to Order makes all this possible....and more in many cases!!!
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Two new saddle offers posted!
Firstly, an Ideal Impala 1450 Jump saddle, 17" W in Sala and secondly, an Ideal Lynx Pro Monoflap Deluxe, 17 1/2" MW in Black, a lovely combination of the Lynx Pro Monoflap and the Lynx Pro Deluxe with Buffalo skirt & flaps and Suave seat & pads.
read moreIdeal out of lockdown AND we specialise in fitting “remotely”!
Great news! Ideal are out of lockdown, albeit initially with reduced staff. So, if you need a saddle, it now can be made!....AND the waiting time is no longer than normal.....Ideal have quoted us 4/5 weeks. Most importantly, we specialise in fitting "remotely" as we...
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NEW from Ideal. Saddles with changeable gullets
This new range, Technical & Traditional (T & T), comprises a dressage saddle, a mono flap XC/Jump, a twin flap jump and a GP. Ideal bring their quality and technical/engineering expertise to adjustable saddle design. It's all in the name! Ideal are ideal...
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New Special Offers Posted!
Yes, I've just posted five new special offers: 16 1/2" XW Ideal Impala with Gazelle flaps & blocks in Military. 17" Ideal Suzannah MW in a very dark, Dark Havannah! 17 1/2" Ideal H & C Wide Seat XW Show Cut in Military. 17 1/2" Ideal FWB XXW on a hooped tree...
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“Little tiny Ramsay for our little hunter pony”
Nicola from Australia sent us these lovely photos of "our little tiny Ramsay you guys made for our little hunter pony". It was tiny (!), 14" and made to a specific specification. Don't they look a picture!
read moreIdeal Ramsay on an H & C Tree
Having recently posted a "Saddle Story" from Tasmania with some lovely photos of two ponies who had Ramsays built on an H & C tree, I thought a few more words on the merits of this saddle/tree combination would be helpful! To look at, you can't tell the difference...
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Two very individual specs!
....made for customers in UK! Just a couple of examples of what can be done! Firstly an Ideal Gazelle for a big man and a big horse. This is a 19", deepest seat version of this comfortable & secure saddle in black and finished with white piping & stitching and...
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