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Insights into Saddle Fitting: Unbalanced Saddles

The Ripple Effect of an Unbalanced Saddle on Rider Performance At David Dyer Saddles, we understand the pivotal role a well-balanced saddle ...

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Saddle Fit Essentials: Winter Wellness Guide

As the weather becomes wetter and the temperatures drop, equestrians across the northern hemisphere prepare for the challenges of autumn and ...

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Embrace the September Reset: A Fresh Start for Horse Riders

Embrace the September Reset: A Fresh Start for Horse Riders As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, September marks a ...

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Insights into Saddle Fitting: :  5 Effects of a Horse's Saddle Being Too Wide

 Insights into Saddle Fitting: 5 Effects of a Horse's Saddle Being Too Wide We often hear people say that their saddle is tight and, ...

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Our top summer hacking must-have's!

Our top summer hacking must-have's! With Long summer hacks on the horizon we thought we should put together our top hacking ...

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BETA Summer of Safety

BETA Summer of Safety  We are supporting BETA’s Summer of Safety- June- September 2023 - raising awareness of rider and horse ...

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Albion CC (Cob/Connemara) Tree Review

The new Albion CC (Cob/Connemara) tree is proving to be a hit with our riders and saddle fitters. This tree is available in the Fabrento, K3 and ...

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BEF Concussion Guidelines for Return to Riding

Return to Riding Following a Concussion How many times have we heard riders say "Oh it was just a concussion!" after being checked ...

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Is your horse ready for the season?

The start of the eventing season is just around the corner, it is hard to know if your horses are ready to take on their first event of the year. ...

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Just a pony…..

Just a pony….. We hear it all the time – need a bridle – it’s just for a pony, need a saddle – I don’t ...

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Winter Riding Motivation

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Clipping Top Tips

It’s that time of year again! Here are our teams top clipping tips and we’re channelling our inner Royal Marine – Prior ...

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When Should you have your saddle checked?

When to book saddle checks The advice from the Society of Master Saddlers is to have your saddle checked for fit every 3 to 6 months. However ...

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David Dyer Saddles Proudly Sponsor  Mia Stathopoulos 

Mia is 10 years old and competes in British Show Jumping she also enjoys Showing Shetland Ponies especially her own Shetland Pony 3 years old ...

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Bridle Fitting Questions Every Rider Should Ask!

If you're concerned that your bridle doesn't fit or need some help finding the right bridle for your horse, please email ...

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Don't Damage Your Saddle - Choose the Right Saddle Rack!

Q. What is the best type of saddle rack? Q. How do you know if your saddle is being damaged by your saddle rack?  A. Well, can you see the ...

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Does Your Breastplate Restrict Your Horse's Performance?

  The Fairfax research in full - Read the PDF from Fairfax here

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Albion's Short Back Panel, What Does it Mean?

Albion often just call it the 'SBP' and it stands for the short back panel.  This panel has the same bearing service as ...

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Leather Care a quick how to guide

                   This is the time of the  year that our tack starts to take ...

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Are You Getting Your Saddle Checked Often Enough?

Read this really interesting blog by Lucy Chester Horsemanship: Horse Trainer & Freelance Instructor Click here to read the ...

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Insights into Saddle Fitting: Saddles for High Withered Horses

What saddles fit high withered horses? ‘High withered’ is a term we saddle fitters hear all the time, and it can represent a ...

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What to expect from a saddle fitting appointment

What to expect from your saddle fitting appointment? Buying a new saddle is often one of the most significant purchases you make for your ...

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How do I know if my saddle needs flocking?

Click here to watch our youtube video and find out if your saddle needs a visit to the workshop    

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Repairs and Bespoke Leatherwork in Kent

Our talented team of saddlers don’t just repair saddles! We have been busy making bridles, camera cases, belts and fixing handbags this ...

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David Dyer Saddles Proudly Sponsor Nicola Naylor Dressage

Nicola is an international para dressage rider and we have been looking after her saddle for the last few years.  Nicola is now riding ...

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David Dyer Saddles Proudly Sponsor Team Flo Eventing

Flo and Pony Spirit have made a flying leap into British Eventing! They have qualified for the regional finals for BE80 and have been selected GB ...

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How to take a template of my horse's back

Q. How to do a template of the horse's back?  Q. How can I measure how wide my horse is? A. Please be aware that this is a ...

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Are Prestige Saddles Adjustable?

Yes, they are, and we can adjust them in the workshop at David Dyer Saddles.   The Prestige tree instead of being made from wood, ...

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Photographing your horse for saddle fitting advice

Give your horse a quick brush over so that it isn’t covered in mud.  No need to tack up for the first couple of photos, but do get the ...

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How Can I Build A Better Relationship With My Horse? By Lucy Chester

I get asked this question a lot and most people want exercises that they can do in the arena to help them to bond with their horses. The truth ...

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How to Fit A FairFax Breastplate

Step by step guide to fitting a Fairfax breastplate.                1. Position ...

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Dressage Anywhere

Not enough time to compete or too nervous about going to your first dressage competition?  Why not try Dressage Anywhere! Last week ...

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Fairfax Breastplate

Had your saddle fitted, made sure you’re the girth is right....have you checked your breastplate? Fairfax have conducted scientific ...

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How to care for a Thorowgood Saddle

Thorowgood have helpfully released some cleaning advice for T4 and T8 saddles.  Click here to buy Rapide Leathergel for your T8 ...

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Fairfax Saddles 'Saddle Science' By British Dressage Magaine

Download the full Fairfax article from British Dressage magazine here! This is such an interesting article. Here at David Dyer Saddles we ...

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Insights into Saddle Fitting: Horses with large shoulders

Q: My horse has large shoulders and we are struggling to find a jump saddle, can you give us some advice on what to look for? Horses with large ...

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