The best way to send me photos is to email me at info@filzsattel.de , clearly showing the topline and shoulders. The horse should not be eating from the ground, but rather have its head held normally. Photos of the whole horse are preferable.

Then I can give you good advice on choosing the right saddle / test saddle.

For riders with larger or smaller clothing sizes, we can offer the

Adjust the padding accordingly. Feel free to send it to us.

For physical limitations (lordosis, hip problems, disabilities), the saddle can be manufactured with a wide variety of padding, knee rolls, galleries or even Velcro-attached therapy blocks.

The saddles are available in sizes from Mini Shetland to Shire. Our shortest back length is 30cm. The back and flap length can be individually adjusted.

We have developed a suitable version with an extra high withers.

You are welcome to send me the back line of your [vehicle/body] for a free check.

Please transfer the horse's details onto paper and send them by post to "Der Filzsattel", Isabel Steiner, Heckenweg 13, 89561 Dischingen.

Then I compare these with our patterns. If the shape deviates significantly, we could tailor the saddle for your horse for an additional €30.

1. Bend a sturdy wire (e.g., a clothes hanger from the dry cleaner) lengthwise over the withers and back until it fits snugly when the neck is raised normally.

2. Place the wire on a large piece of paper, mark the beginning and end of the saddle, and trace along the wire with a pen.

3. Label the sheet: Name, Address, Top, Bottom, Head, Tail.

4. Send everything to "Der Filzsattel", Isabel Steiner, Heckenweg 13, 89561 Dischingen.

If needed, we can use this sketch to create the cutting template for your saddle.

Yes, that's recommended.

For small riders under 1.60 m, the saddle flap should be shortened by 10 cm, and for medium-sized riders between 1.60 and 1.70 m by 5 cm, so that the stirrup leather remains long enough and gives the leg sufficient freedom.

A 65 cm long belt fits well with a waist circumference of 185 cm. You can also send us your waist measurement if you prefer.