Precision Saddlery & Bodywork

06/01/2026

🪎3 THINGS EVERY HORSE OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW About Cinch Placement

🪎PLACE THE CINCH IN THE NATURAL GIRTH GROOVE

💎THE CINCH SHOULD SIT IN THE NATURAL NARROW AREA JUST BEHIND THE ELBOW. THIS ALLOWS THE SADDLE TO STAY STABLE AND LETS THE HORSE MOVE FREELY.

🪎RIGHT PLACE

💎PLACE THE CINCH IN THE HORSE’S NATURAL GIRTH GROOVE JUST BEHIND THE ELBOW.

💎TOO FAR FORWARD CREATES PRESSURE & RESTRICTION.

💎PRESSURE BEHIND THE ELBOW CAN RESTRICT SHOULDER MOVEMENT, REDUCE STRIDE FREEDOM, AND CAUSE SORENESS. PROPER PLACEMENT SUPPORTS COMFORT, MOVEMENT, AND PERFORMANCE.

💎AVOID PRESSURE
TOO FAR FORWARD INCREASES PRESSURE BEHIND THE ELBOW AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT AND CAUSE SORENESS.

🪎DON’T OVER-TIGHTEN THE CINCH
OVER-TIGHTENING SHIFTS PRESSURE FORWARD AND CAN AFFECT BREATHING, MOVEMENT, AND COMFORT. TIGHTEN GRAUDALLY, WALK THE HORSE, THEN RECHECK FOR A PROPER FIT.

💎RIGHT TENSION
OVER-TIGHTENING SHIFTS PRESSURE AND CAN AFFECT PERFORMANCE. TIGHTEN GRADUALLY AND RECHECK AFTER.

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06/01/2026

This is one of the nicest GRP I’ve ever seen. If you know of wonderful owner looking for their next amazing small horse, give Allison a call!

I’d love for her to stay close so I can continue to work on her!

05/31/2026

Monet and Carl showing their stuff in their new saddle. Gotta love it!

An exciting new Carl Hester ride to follow.

Monet X – a nine-year-old gelding bred a mile from Carl's yard by Sandra Biddlecombe – won the Aviar developing grand prix FEI Intermediate B at the revamped Hickstead on 75.05%, with nines for piaffe and passage.

Originally produced by Dan Bremner, the gelding was offered to Carl last year. "I said to Dan: I'm trying to wind down, not wind up," Carl explained. "But I said, if I fall in love with him, I'll help you out!

"He's an absolute machine of a horse. A bright, solid unit, with a very good head on him. He's very natural – not a man-made horse at all."

05/20/2026

I love it when Dr. Ivana posts the videos that validate my convictions about certain pieces of equipment.

Girths matter!

05/18/2026

Love this team, and they love their saddles. ❤️

05/18/2026

When I tell people that we should ask the horse how they feel about their Saddles and tack, I truly mean it.

Here is Brie telling us that her newly flocked saddle is much more to her liking. Of course, the video stopped before the big yawns started, but you get the point.

Your horse will be very clear about whether or not the saddle is comfortable for them. You just have to pay attention to their reaction.

05/06/2026

Watching this makes me want to spend more time at the bench.

05/04/2026

I spy a lovely Carl Hester Brioso saddle by PDS in that riders hands. 🙌

While lots of people are gearing up for Badminton Horse Trials this week, we are focussed on another event beginning with B which takes place next week... Belsay International Horse Trials and our first event of the season!

Our trade stand will be making its first outing of the year, and we’re excited to be part of what promises to be a fantastic few days of world-class eventing and great shopping.

If you’re heading to Belsay, do come and find us. We’ll be on hand to chat all things saddlery, offer advice and help you find what you need for the season ahead.

We’ll share details of where to find us on site a little closer to the event and how, if you are riding there, we can help you with any last minute emergencies and forgotten kit!