Contour Saddlery

09/25/2026

When did you last ask your horse what they think of your saddle?

Every saddle restricts movement somewhat, even a custom one. The goal is to make that as small as possible. Our Free Saddle Fit Evaluation helps you do that, whether you want to get more from the saddle you already own or you're ready for something new.

📱 On your phone
📝 An easy questionnaire and a few guided photos
💬 Personal recommendations from our team

Free for every horse, every discipline and every rider 👉 https://contoursaddlery.com/free-saddle-fit-evaluation/

09/24/2026

Meet Ivory Pal a 25-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse who had spent years in a soft treeless saddle. His owner, Rafael, noticed the dip through Pal's back getting deeper, so they came to see us here in Ocala.

The saddle felt soft and kind. But soft isn't the same as supported. Once Pal had room at the shoulder AND support under the rider, the change was clear: a longer, reaching neck and a more rhythmic walk.

Our new blog post walks through Pal's fitting, with before-and-after video, plus:
✔️ Why a gaited horse's shoulder needs more room than a standing fit shows
✔️ How to read the head nod in context
✔️ The 4 B's check you can do at home
✔️ What to try when your horse still won't gait after an adjustment

Read it here 👉 https://contoursaddlery.com/saddle-fit-gaited-horses/

Riding a Walker, Fox Trotter, Paso or Rocky Mountain Horse? Tell us about your horse in the comments!

Explore gaited horse saddle fit, shoulder movement, and back support. Learn practical checks and see what Ivory Pal’s fitting revealed at Contour Saddlery.

09/22/2026

In stock. Ready to ride.

For a limited time, save $1,000 on selected in-stock Classica saddles, plus receive a FREE Virtual Saddle Fit and FREE ground shipping.

And with our 14-day Ride or Return option, you can make sure it feels right for both you and your horse.

Use code ARENA-READY.

See the available English saddles on our website under IN STOCK ENGLISH SADDLES or
https://contoursaddlery.com/in-stock-and-pre-loved-english-saddles/

09/20/2026

What a show for one of the Contour Saddlery Community, Carmen Hanson and Squiddy! 🏆🐴
Carmen rides our Durango Deep Seat by NHS.

After an incredible World Show, they’re heading home with a seriously impressive haul:

🏆 Intro AA Overall World Champion
🏆 Intro Open Overall World Champion
🏆 Basic AA Overall World Champion
🏆 Green Horn High Point Grand Champion
🏆 Basic Freestyle Grand Champion
🏆 Gypsy Vanner High Point Grand Champion
🏆 Florida Western Dressage High Point Grand Champion
🏆 California High Point Grand Champion

And just to top it all off… Carmen also won the Prevost camera raffle! 📸

Carmen says Squiddy was the perfect pony throughout the entire show — and with results like these, what an incredible partnership they’ve proven to be.

A huge congratulations to Carmen and Squiddy on an unforgettable World Show. Safe travels home! ❤️🐴🏆

09/19/2026

What is the ‘Interface’?
It is one of the most important parts of your saddle set up.
The VersaFit™️ system is designed to help you manage that space between your horse and their saddle, ensuring your saddle is not getting in the way of your horse’s natural movement.
Find out more on our website.

09/19/2026

Our Aussie Ambassador Rachel here with some words of wisdom on why it’s important to check in with your horse when saddling.

09/17/2026

Test yourself!
Can you remember the 4B’s?
It pays to know.
They are the key to perfect shim placement when using the Versafit Saddle Pad System system.

Get those right, and you unlock your horse’s freedom to move as nature intended under saddle.