Why riders in Australia choose British-made IDEAL saddles
Australia’s scale means many riders are a long way from a specialist saddle fitter, and British-made IDEAL saddles are not always available locally. Owners in rural and remote regions often find it difficult to get the careful, considered fitting that a hard-to-fit horse deserves.
IDEAL saddles are British-made with a strong worldwide reputation. Through our remote service, Australian riders can access expert advice and a saddle specified around their own horse, wherever they are based.
How the remote process works for Australian riders
- You send an initial enquiry with your horse and rider details.
- We review suitability and reply with clear instructions.
- You take a back template, photographs and video.
- We advise on a suitable IDEAL saddle and specification, including Designed to Order where appropriate.
- The saddle is supplied and delivered, with follow-up afterwards.
See remote saddle fitting and how it works. Our prices include both the saddle and the fitting, and there is a full money-back guarantee.
Communication and delivery
The time difference is no obstacle. We work by email, messaging and video, and we agree clear expectations on communication and delivery before anything is committed. International orders are routine within our worldwide work.
Real riders in Australia have been helped
We have worked with riders in Australia, as part of our broader international experience. We will always be honest about whether remote fitting is suitable for your particular horse before you commit.
An honest note on local support
Remote fitting is proven but not right for every case. Where a horse clearly needs hands-on local support, we will say so, and we encourage keeping a relationship with a local professional for ongoing checks and adjustments after delivery. Saddle fit advice is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Hard-to-fit horse? See wide cobs, high-withered horses and asymmetric horses.
If you are in Australia and want British-made IDEAL saddle advice, start your saddle enquiry and we will guide you.