Saddle Sales, Fitting & Adjustment Services
Cork Farm Equestrian are pleased to offer an extensive range of Amerigo, Equipe, Bates, Wintec & Arena saddles
Our fully qualified saddle fitting and adjustment specialist Jane Scrannage is available for onsite appointments throughout Kent & surrounding areas & also for customers further afield virtually Monday-Friday. Jane is available at weekends or for customers a little further afield for multiple fittings on request. Jane is able to visit you and your horse in person or virtually to give you the professional advice required to ensure you have the perfect saddle and it is fitted correctly so you can get the very most out of your time in the saddle with the peace of mind that your horse is in total comfort.
To make an appointment or to discuss your horses requirements in more detail please call, text or Whatsapp Jane directly on 07423 057386 or alternatively Jane can be contacted via her Facebook Business Page @Jane Scrannage Saddlery Services.
Our Saddle Range
Cork Farm Equestrian are able to supply the entire range of new Amerigo, Equipe, Bates, Wintec & Acavallo Saddles to suit every riders budget. We have a huge variety of styles to suit all disciplines. During your appointment you will be given the opportunity to ride in a demo model of the saddle of your choice & confirm it's suitability before making your purchase of a new saddle. In some cases it may be necessary for you to trial a saddle for a few days & this can usually be arranged during your appointment.
Paying for your Saddle
Cork Farm Equestrian are able to take payment for saddles by Debit Card, Credit Card, Bank Transfer or *Cheque.
We can also offer a range of competitive FCA approved finance options for new saddles purchased over the value of £1,500.
How will a saddle fitting appintment with Jane help?
With the importance of having your saddle fitted correctly becoming more recognised by vets, trainers and riders of all levels & disciplines; horses of all levels and ages are feeling the numerous benefits. Below are some of the important factors that come with having these essential checks.
- Regulation of the bodies essential working systems
- Enhanced delivery of oxygen, blood, nutrients and electrolytes
- Improved metabolism
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Increased range of movement, flexibility and suppleness
- Improved natural posture
- Improved performance and optimal fitness in all disciplines
- Balanced behavior and emotional well-being
- Reduced anxiety, nervousness and touch-shyness
- Relief of pain, muscular stress and tension, stress points and trigger points
Onsite Saddle Fitting
Following a conversation about your horse and your rider requirements a suitable selection of saddles will be brought to your appointment for you to view & try.
During your fitting a full static assessment of your horse will be carried out. A range of suitable saddles will be tried statically & the selection that fit the horse are then ridden in. Static & ridden assessments of each saddle, the biomechanics of the horse and the position of the rider in each saddle will be carried out followed by discussion with the rider (and trainers if present). The purchase of the right saddle for you & your horse may then follow. Usually saddles are available immediately on the day of the fitting although certain brands require measurements to be taken and a special order saddle required for that horse. This is also true if the saddle present at the time of fitting is not the right colour or leather for example.
Virtual Saddle Fitting
Following a conversation about your horse and your rider requirements a series of particular photos will be requested by Jane in order that a suitable saddle can be suggested.
Once your saddle is purchased from Cork Farm a video call will be arranged for a mutually convenient time at which a full ridden &/or assessment of your horse will be carried out. Jane will then be able to suggest any changes which may be required with gullet sizes, risers & saddlepads.
Saddle Checks/ Adjustments
All saddles should be regularly checked as horses change shape constantly & in some cases weekly. This of course depends on many contributing factors, for example their breed, age and workload. Between 3 months and 6 months is usually recommended depending on the horse and the work they are in. A saddle check consists of a static evaluation then a ridden assessment, which like a fitting would evaluate the saddle, the biomechanics of the horse and the position of the rider. If a slight imbalance is present adjustments can be made. These depend the particular saddle but can vary from gullet change, inserts and flocking adjustments. Taking the saddle away to adjust the tree width is also possible although other methods are preferred and will be tried first where possible. Once adjustments and assessments are made the saddle tree and flocking (where possible) will be checked as a precaution.
Saddle Fitting Charges
Onsite saddle fitting, checks & adjustments in our local area start from just £40.00.
Janes onsite fee structure is as follows:
Callout fee - From £20.00
Static & ridden check - £20.00
Adjustments - From £10.00
Janes virtual fee structure is as follows:
Initial telephone consultation - FREE
Photo assessment & saddle recommendation - From £10
Static assessment via video consultation - From £10
Static & Ridden assessment via video consultation - From £20
Fees are payable before your onsite or virtual fitting by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to Jane. Discounts are available for multiple horses within the same appointment. Fees are inclusive & cover the costs of travel, time & expert advice. Appointments further afield are available on request. Please contact us for pricing if you are outside of our local area. If a brand new saddle is purchased at your fitting with a value in excess of £1,500 your fitting fee will be deducted from the price of your saddle. If possible your new saddle will be left with you at your appointment following payment. In certain cases a saddle may need to be ordered in for you especially. In these instances a non refundable deposit may be charged but this would be deducted from the price of your saddle once payment in full is made before delivery. Your saddle will then be delivered to you as soon as possible either via courier or by Jane herself by appointment if fitting/adjustment is required.
*New saddles which have been purchased & then assessed virtually are non refundable if a ridden check is required. Should you have any concerns about the suitability of your saddle during your virtual static check please raise these concerns to Jane before your ridden check commences.
Your Saddle Fitting
Please ensure that your horse is in, clean & ready for your appointment at the allotted time to maximise the time Jane is able to spend with you. If your instructor is an intergral part of your riding please ensure they are also present at your fitting. Horses will need to be assessed in all gaits. If you are unable to do this please ensure a competent rider is present to carry this out on your behalf.
Changing your Appointment Time
Appointments can be cancelled or postponed without charge up to 48 hours before your appointment. If you have had to cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours notice no cancellation fee will be charged should you rebook a new appintment within 6 weeks of your original cancelled appointment.
About Jane
Jane has been within the saddle fitting industry for over 30 years & in this time has gained valuable knowledge & experience. From 1990-1992 Jane studied Saddlery & Leathercraft at Cordwainers College graduating with a City & Guilds qualification enabling Jane to not only fit saddles to horses but also make & alter them. Jane is also a very competent rider herself & has competed in many disciplines including BE, BS & BD so is able to offer expert advice on specific saddles for riders of all abilities. Jane's sympathetic approach to both horse & rider will leave you feeling confident that you are receiving honest & correct advice without any pressurised sales. Working closely with local therapists Jane will always prioritise the welfare of your horse. You can be sure that any work carried out or saddles purchased will be 100% suitable for both you & your horse.
Jane Scrannage Saddlery Services
07423 057386
jane@corkfarmequestrian.co.uk