Why riders in New Zealand choose British-made IDEAL saddles
In New Zealand, riders value British saddlery, but access to a specialist fitter who stocks British-made IDEAL saddles can be limited, particularly outside the main centres. Owners of hard-to-fit horses often find local options do not give them the careful, considered fitting they are looking for.
IDEAL saddles are British-made with a strong worldwide reputation. Our remote service brings that expertise to New Zealand riders, with a saddle specified around their own horse.
How the remote process works for New Zealand 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 distance and time difference are familiar to us. We work by email, messaging and video, and we agree clear expectations on communication and delivery before anything is committed. International orders are a normal part of our worldwide work.
Real riders in New Zealand have been helped
We have helped riders in New Zealand, alongside our wider international experience. We are always honest about whether remote fitting suits your particular horse before you commit.
An honest note on local support
Remote fitting is proven but not suitable for every case. Where a horse clearly needs hands-on local support, we will tell you, 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 native ponies, short-backed horses and young horses changing shape.
If you are in New Zealand and want British-made IDEAL saddle advice, start your saddle enquiry and we will guide you.