A must-have for young riders and ever-changing ponies

From Pony Club rallies to weekend hacks, after-school lessons to first competitions, young riders spend countless hours in the saddle all year round. The right saddle can make all the difference to their 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.

Designed for Growing Riders

Young riders grow quickly, and so do their saddle needs. The SMART saddle has been thoughtfully designed to grow with them, with adjustable knee blocks and customisable balance, it can be fitted to support the rider in the correct position giving them security in the saddle, helping riders feel confident and balanced whether they’re practicing their dressage test, tackling a handy pony course, or heading out on a hack with friends.

“Robbie has grown up using SMART saddles. Starting with a size 2 SMART Native Pony saddle on his 11h pony through to a size 4 SMART Jump saddle for his now novice eventer. The SMART saddles all give great balance for the rider but also great freedom of movement for the horses. Their backs all look amazing. I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t use them. All our ponies and horses have worked correctly through their back due to the SMART saddles they have been ridden in. The balance allows Robbie to stay in a lovely correct position while the horses are soft and free. I can’t recommend the saddles enough”. ~ H. Bell, SMART Customer

 

A Comfortable Fit for Tricky Ponies

Ponies come in all different shapes and sizes and can also fluctuate in condition and back muscle throughout the year, often combined with tricky to fit conformation such as round, short-backs, super narrow or large shoulders. The fully flexible SMART design promotes natural movement through the pony’s back and shoulders, allowing them to move freely and perform at their best to give you peace of mind, ensuring a comfortable, happy pony - and rider!

“Our pony had been really difficult to fit so our saddle fitter suggested SMART Saddles. We are really pleased the with the difference size 2 SMART Elite Pony Hunter/Jumper Pony saddle made to both pony and rider. The fact the saddle is traditional looking made all the difference to us when buying.” ~ D. Moore, SMART Customer

 

New Zealand based saddle fitter and SMART Saddle retailer, Vanessa Karsten, says, “I'm really loving the SMART Saddles, they continually amaze me because I'm seeing such amazing changes in the horses and ponies I'm fitting them to. The latest being our 14.1h Welsh pony - the way he moved in the SMART Saddle was so much better it, was hard to believe it was the same pony. With the SMART Saddle he moved out so much more, wasn't tight and relaxed quickly - he was just so much happier within himself, it was so awesome to see!”

 

Lightweight and Easy to Handle

The SMART Pony Saddle is lightweight and manageable, even for the smallest rider. No more struggling to lift heavy tack, your child can confidently carry and tack up their own pony, encouraging independence and responsibility. Crafted in from top-quality leather, every SMART Saddle is made with care in the UK - with the option to option to personalise their saddle with ‘colour pop’ customisations to their style.

“Originally, the size 2 SMART Native GP was a game changer for us when we couldn’t find anything else that worked for our flat and round, first ridden Welsh pony. Our pony and riders were instantly very happy in it and it has gone on to be used for 4 other ponies.  We recently upgraded to the SMART Native Jump saddle in the hopes that it would give a bit more support as the jumps got bigger - it has done exactly that. My daughter loves it, and it is certainly giving Ronnie the comfort & freedom to do his thing”.  ~ A. Gibson, SMART Customer.

 

Try Before You Buy

Not sure if the SMART Pony Saddle is right for your child and pony? You can book a Test Ride with your local SMART Advisor, who will help assess the best fit and setup to suit both rider and pony for a confident start.

Visit www.smartsaddles.com to learn more or book your Test Ride today!

“My son was quite a nervous rider but he found the security and balance provided by the SMART™ Native Pony saddle has allowed him to build his confidence and is now virtually unstoppable. He is hacking out at speed and cantering into his jumps. The SMART™ Native Pony saddle is so versatile he uses it for all pony club activities, dressage and showing. Although expensive to buy I know that it will fit his next pony and I can easily size up when necessary”. H. Bell