ID Saddles of Walsall
At Saddle4You we are honoured to be able to supply the superb ID Saddles in New Zealand.
Harry Dabbs have been designing and making exceptional saddles to suit all disciplines and the majority of breed types for over 40 years. We are very lucky to have the saddles still made by the original Saddlers in Walsall at ID Saddles!
As the demand for 'made to fit' saddles rapidly increases, ID Saddles continue where Harry Dabbs left off and have the knowledge and experience to capture all the features that make a truly great saddle to provide you the opportunity to have a 'made to fit' saddle.
At I D Saddles Ltd, handmade in Walsall, England, we aim to craft the finest English saddles. All handmade in Walsall England. From dressage to jumping, our range of meticulously handcrafted saddles is perfect for horse riders of all disciplines. We take pride in our ability to provide both new and high-quality secondhand saddles and are delighted to offer customization options to make sure horse and rider can fit like a glove.
With a commitment to impeccable customer service, our company focuses on offering an outstanding customer experience, distinguishing ourselves as superior psychological saddlemakers. As specialists in worldwide saddle sales, we source only the best raw materials from top suppliers to ensure reliable production of the highest quality saddles on the market.
Additionally, we are proud to offer bespoke services to cater to the individual preferences and requirements of our customers. Our team is filled with well-trained and experienced artisans who take pride in the hand-finished touches that make our products truly unique. Our detailed eye for detail goes beyond design; we focus on comfort, security, and safety as well.
We truly stand behind our products and believe they are capable of providing you with enhanced efficiency, comfortability, and performance. Whether you’re a first-time rider or an experienced equestrian, we are here to make sure you’re outfitted with the best saddles on the market. If you’re looking for top-tier saddle solutions, we invite you to contact us to learn more about our unique offers and customization options.
Saddle4You and ID Saddles take pride in having a forward thinking and flexible approach to manufacturing. This enables their experienced and dedicated saddle makers to work closely with our qualified saddle fitters and customers to ensure the best possible saddle fit is achieved for both horse and rider.
Personalise your saddle
With a perfect fusion of modern technology and traditional methods, these saddles exude distinction. Each saddle is meticulously crafted by hand, guaranteeing its longevity. Our traditionally sprung saddle trees are also guaranteed for life.
But why settle for ordinary? Elevate your style with our personalised options. Add a leather patent cantle insert or choose from coloured piping and stitching. Don't blend in with the crowd when you can stand out with your own unique look.
The perfect fit
The saddle tree is the inner skeleton of the saddle and forms a base onto which the leather is attached. All of the trees used in ID Saddles are the original pattern trees are constructed from 5 to 7 layers of plywood sourced from Finland. This is high quality grade of plywood which is laminated together using glue and heat, whilst securely held in a mould to create the desired shape. The tree is reinforced with metal strips around its full length; then heat toughened head plates and stirrup bars are added. The metal is hand riveted onto the wood.
By using wood trees production remains very flexible and alterations can be made, unlike plastic trees which are very fixed and static once the moulds are made. The next stage involves making the seat; this is formed by straining the tree. This process is done by adding nylon web which is stretched lengthways and across the tree to form the seat shape.
The gradient of the slope at both the front and the back effectively decides where the rider will sit; this is highlighted in a deep seat where the cantle is higher. The position is crucial to putting the rider over the central movement of the horse. This can be adjusted to suit the rider by straining the web accordingly . Once the nylon web has been strained the next stage is to apply the foam, cut this to shape, add the leather and stretch over the tree to form the seat.
The skirts (piece of leather which covers the stirrup bars) are marked, stitched, pulled back over the tree to give the finished seat. Following the construction of the seat, the skilled craftsman add the sweat flaps and outer flaps, apply the girth straps* and complete with required knee/thigh blocks. Finally the panels are cut, machined, flocked, covered in leather and hand stitched before being laced onto the tree. At ID Saddles & Farringtons we have a forward thinking and flexible approach to manufacturing. Throughout each stage our saddles receive stringent quality checks.
Adjustments can be made at every stage of the construction process to ensure your saddle is the perfect fit for you and your horse.
To avoid unnecessary pain, distress and expense we strongly recommend that you use a qualified saddle fitter. Saddle4You believe that a saddle isn't something you just sit on, we view it as an important piece of performance equipment designed to encourage the best possible connection between you and your horse. Harmony is the key to a good relationship; this can only be established if you choose the right saddle for you, your horse and the intended discipline.