Why riders in the USA choose British-made IDEAL saddles
Across the United States, riders look to British saddlery for its craftsmanship and reputation, but a suitable local fitter who stocks British-made IDEAL saddles is not always within reach. Many owners, particularly in rural areas, find that good specialist fitting is hard to access, or that local options do not suit a hard-to-fit horse.
IDEAL saddles are British-made and have a strong worldwide following. Through our remote service, US riders can get considered advice and a saddle specified around their horse, without needing a fitter on their doorstep.
How the remote process works for US riders
The process is designed to work just as well across an ocean as across a county:
- 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 for the full picture. Our prices include both the saddle and the fitting, and there is a full money-back guarantee.
Communication and delivery
We are used to working across time zones using email, messaging and video. We will agree clear expectations on communication and delivery before anything is committed, and we keep you informed through the process. Our worldwide experience means international orders are familiar territory.
Real riders in the USA have been helped
We have worked with riders in the United States, and our wider experience spans riders worldwide. We are glad to talk honestly about whether remote fitting suits your particular case before you commit.
An honest note on local support
Remote fitting is well proven, but it is not right for every horse or situation. Where a horse clearly needs hands-on local support, we will say so. We will also encourage you to keep a relationship with a local professional for ongoing checks and any adjustments after delivery. Saddle fit advice is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Hard-to-fit horse? See our pages on wide cobs, high-withered horses and short-backed horses.
If you are in the USA and want British-made IDEAL saddle advice, start your saddle enquiry and we will guide you from there.