Save time, money & your sanity with a smarter approach: SMART saddles fit through seasonal changes, breaking the cycle of fitting issues as your horse fluctuates in condition.
The right saddle can make all the difference to a young riders' comfort, confidence, and connection with their pony. The award-winning SMART Saddle is thoughtfully designed to grow with them, giving aspiring riders the support they need to ride smart from the very start.
What Does ‘Fully Flexible’ Really Mean? At SMART Saddles, ‘fully flexible’ is more than just a marketing phrase - it’s a defining feature that sets our unique, patented saddles apart from other designs...
Join us at one of our upcoming events to experience the SMART™ Saddle system first-hand. Whether you’re just discovering SMART Saddles or want to fine-tune your current setup, these events offer the perfect opportunity to explore our saddle range
Cobs and Native ponies are renowned for their wonderful temperaments and versatility across disciplines. However, their unique conformation can present significant challenges when it comes to saddle fitting...
Balances the performance benefits of the original SMART Suprabloc - with an enhanced, sleek finish that keeps the Velcro out of sight and out of mind.
Importing a saddle from the UK may seem daunting, but with SMART Saddles’ customer-friendly process, it needn’t be. To keep SMART Saddles as accessible as possible at our lowest price point, we have updated our U.S. order process...
A loose girth might seem kinder for your horse, but it can cause saddle instability, friction, and discomfort. Designed for close, even contact - like a well-fitted running shoe - the girth should be snug (not tight) to work effectively with the SMART Saddles’ flexible design.
Your saddle is one of the most important investments you make for your horse’s comfort and your riding performance. To truly unlock the benefits of the SMART Saddle range, correct fitting is essential - and that’s where a trained SMART Advisor comes in.
Why should you choose a SMART Saddle over and above the ever-increasing options on the market? Here are some of the key features that make SMART Saddles stand out from the crowd.
Should you buy it now and risk the horse changing shape and needing a new saddle, or wait until your horse is in peak condition and invest in a new saddle then?
Discuss you saddle requirements with our expert SMART Reps from across the US - We look forward to meeting you at 'The Best Weekend All Year’!
Are you wondering which SMART Saddle is right for you and your horse? With over 70 SMART saddle size, style and model combinations available, there is a SMART Saddle for everyone!
Don’t miss your chance to see SMART saddles up close, ask questions and find out how the revolutionary SMART saddle system works!
‘’If you have physical or age-related issues, or old injuries, please try one of these - I honestly couldn’t ride in anything else!’’
SMART Saddles are looking forward to supporting New Zealand SMART Retailer & Fitter, Vanessa Karsten, showcase the SMART Saddles at Equifest,Taupo, for the first time.
Our network of SMART Advisors include specialists in equestrian fields such as saddle fitters, trainers and therapists, as well as riders and competitors ...
Running a yard where there are multiple different horses and/or multiple different riders doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on saddle fit. Not only can a SMART Saddle be tailored to each individual horse/rider combination, but it can be refitted and rebalanced to accommodate a wide range of horses and/or riders.
The three-element interaction of horse, saddle and rider is complex and it’s therefore important that whoever fits a saddle understands how all three elements work independently, as well as how to piece them together!
Introducing the new look SMART Saddles! SMART Saddles lead the way with our dynamic saddle system, and it is important that our logo represents this.
Addressing asymmetry with a flexible smart saddle for healthy back muscle development. The flexible base panels allow the SMART Saddle to adjust to the contours of the back without being tipped or tilted it will simply flex and lift, whilst maintaining its form...
It is not unusual for riders to be caught in the conundrum of trying to find a saddle to fit their short backed horse whilst still maintaining their own comfort, balance and effectiveness in the saddle.
A SMART saddle is an investment piece for most horse owners, but what are you getting for your money? Find out more about what goes into the fully flexible, UK made, SMART Saddle.
Are you going around in circles and coming up against the same saddle fit issues time and time again, leading to training problems, sore backs and expensive, often unexpected, saddle bills? Wave goodbye to the limitations of traditional saddle designs.
With the fully flexible SMART saddle, you no longer need to make-do with an interim measure before investing in your dream saddle.
We are counting down to bringing SMART Saddles to Kentucky Three Day Event for the very first time, APRIL 25-28, 2024! If you are lucky enough to be attending, make sure you stop by for a chat with our friendly team.
- For active equines that don’t fit the mould. Now available in an Event model, the ever-popular SMART Native saddle offers enhanced benefits and saddle flexibility for owners of wider, flatter backed horses and ponies that live life on the go.
SMART Saddles are excited to announce that saddle fitter and SMART Advisor, Vanessa Karsten, now has a range of SMART Saddles available to Test Ride across New Zealand!
Most horses will be changing shape at this time of year, either due to seasonal changes in grass and workload or growth. As well as musculature and back shape changes, horses are also changing their coats.
The SMART Buy & Try USA gives you 2 weeks to test the SMART saddle of your choice.
Don’t miss your chance to see SMART saddles up close, ask questions and find out how the revolutionary SMART saddle system works!
The new SMART Sheepskin Half Pad - specifically designed to combine the benefits of sheepskin with the SMART saddle system for superior comfort & pressure distribution under the saddle
Developed for the Hunter/Jumper rider, offering the benefits of the SMART Elite Jump saddle but with classic tailoring for the ring.
Would you like to learn more about the SMART fitting process ? Or are you just interested to find out more about the principles of the fully flexible SMART saddle system?
Thanks to the fully flexible design of the SMART saddle range, as well as the intuitive, Easy-fit system, where a visit from an approved SMART Advisor is not possible, you can order a saddle to take on rental directly from SMART HQ instead.
Find the perfect second-hand SMART saddle on our website, offering benefits to both buyers and sellers in a verified listing.
If you start to feel like something isn’t quite right with how your SMART saddle is fitting or feeling, or that something has changed, don’t panic ...
Get the perfect fit for your SMART saddle with our free remote Saddle Fitting Service, no matter where you are in the world.
Elevate your riding experience with SMART Elite design upgrades for GP & VSD saddles, delivering unmatched benefits for horse, rider, and fitter.
The SMART™ Jump saddle range meets the extra demands and precision required by high performance horses and riders.
The SMART™ Jump saddle range meets the extra demands and precision required by high performance horses and riders during jumping and fast work.
7 key features of the SMART saddle design - No rigid parts, Fully flexible base panels, Self-tensioning girthing arrangement,..
New to SMART Saddles? Book your test ride to try the fully flexible SMART for yourself and get 2023 off to a great start.
At SMART Saddles, we understand just how critical it is that the saddle is correctly balanced and suitably sized for the rider, as well as the horse.
Indulge your horse with the finest in equestrian luxury - SMART™ Luxe Collection and Wool-lined Saddle Cloths.
Award-winning UK saddle company, SMART Saddles, made the long trip to EQUITANA Melbourne 10th – 13th November 2022 as part of the BETA trade stand.
SMART Saddles is run by a small but knowledgeable and dedicated team. Whilst we are supported by our network of SMART Advisors who work regionally
It is important to keep horse welfare at the top of your agenda. With saddles having such a major influence on both horse and rider.
There are numerous steps you can take to ensure the longevity of your leather saddle. Saddle care - storage, protection and leather care.
SMART Saddles recognise the importance of staying safe when riding out by being visible to others. Our easy-to-use, interchangeable SMART™ Reflectors
Does your horse put his ears back when you approach with tack? Does he swish his tail or open his mouth evasively when you ride him?
In line with the elegantly styled SMART™ Elite saddle range, the SMART™ Pro and SMART™ Native VSD and GP saddles now incorporate the new features.
SMART Saddles are constantly striving to improve standards; we offer regular training opportunities, for all our SMART Advisors
A well-made and correctly fitted saddle is probably one of the most expensive investments horse owners will make for their horse.
The eagerly awaited SMART™ Pad Cover is specifically designed to use in conjunction with SMART™ saddle(s).
Be safe, be seen with SMART Saddles' new range of high visibility and reflective saddle accessories, designed specifically for the SMART™ saddle range.
SMART Saddles is delighted to reveal that its unique, patented SMART™ saddle range has been recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation.
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