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Welcome to Schleese’s state of the art Professional Online Saddle Fitting Evaluation Service. This service is unlike any found in the equine industry, and best of all it’s FREE!

Getting started is easy!

First, watch the videos below to become familiar with the process of what is expected during the measuring process. You can then begin filling in the form and feel free to “save for later” at any time. This option is found at the bottom of the form. We suggest filling in as much information as you can before you head to the barn to do your measurements. Keep in mind you will not be able to complete all the boxes until you have completed your measurements in the barn.

Toward the bottom of the form, you can click the link to print the barn worksheet and instructions on how to take the video and photos that we require. It is very important you take both print documents with you to ensure that no information is missed. When you finish your measurements in the barn you can return to the online form and transfer the data from your worksheet and phone into the online form to submit. The actual tracings need to be mailed to us at the address below (if you are having your Schleese saddle refit or are purchasing a saddle to be fit). If you have ordered a Schleese Fit Kit from us and would like a Kit refund, please include the full Kit with your tracings*. When your saddle fit expert has your completed reviewing your online submission they will be in touch to continue the process.

Schleese Saddlery
Attention: Odia Dibben
34 Centennial Ave,
Holland Landing, ON
L9N 1H2

*You can use items you have to complete the measurements or order a Schleese Fit Kit from us for a $100 deposit (refundable) plus shipping. You can order this with the saddle fit expert assisting you.

Contact Information:
* Denotes required field.
Rider's Name*
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Primary Phone Number*
Address (Required for invoicing purposes)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Are you a New or Existing Schleese Customer?*
Have you had a personal saddle fit evaluation by a Schleese Certified Saddle Fitter within the last 6 months?*
Have you registered for a personal on-site saddle fit evaluation at an upcoming Schleese Saddle Fitting clinic?*
How may we help you?*
Watch Intro to Pro Online Saddle Fit Evaluation
Rider Information & Measurements
Rider Gender*
Rider Height*
Rider Weight*
Watch Video: How to Correctly Measure the Rider for a Saddle
Summary of Required Rider Measurements
Rider Measurement A: Top of Pelvis to Bottom of Heel (cms)*
Rider Measurement B: Top of Pelvis to Middle of Kneecap (cms)*
Rider Measurement C: Middle of Kneecap to Bottom of Heel (cms)*
Rider Measurement D: Circumference of Thigh at Widest Part as it lies against the saddle (cms)*
Rider Measurement E: Hip Circumference at Widest Part while seated on saddle (cms)*
What disciplines are your main focus? (Select all that apply)
- Dressage
- Hunter/Jumper
- Eventing
- Western
- Western Dressage
- Working Equitation
- Pleasure/Trail
Saddle Information:
How many saddles are you wishing to have evaluated?
Saddle #1: Was this saddle purchased directly through Schleese Saddlery?
Saddle #1 - Model Name (and if non-Schleese, include brand name)
Saddle #1: Saddle Serial # (required if a Schleese Saddle - serial number may be found on the underside of the flap).
Saddle #1 - Seat Size
Measuring the Saddle from the Center of Cantle to Center of Pommel
Saddle #1: Pommel to cantle measured in inches.
Please enter a number from 10.0 to 18.0.
Saddle #1: Describe your concerns regarding the current fit this saddle to your horse (include your horse's name in your comments)..
Saddle #2: Was this saddle purchased directly through Schleese Saddlery?
Saddle #2 - Model Name (and if non-Schleese, include brand name)
Saddle #2: Saddle Serial # (required if a Schleese Saddle - serial number may be found on the underside of the flap).
Saddle #2 - Seat Size
Saddle #2: Pommel to cantle measured in inches (refer to Photos/Video page).
Please enter a number from 10.0 to 18.0.
Saddle #2: Describe your concerns regarding the current fit this saddle to your horse (include your horse's name in your comments)..
Saddle #3: Was this saddle purchased directly through Schleese Saddlery?
Saddle #3 - Model Name (and if non-Schleese, include brand name)
Saddle #3: Saddle Serial # (required if a Schleese Saddle - serial number may be found on the underside of the flap).
Saddle #3 - Seat Size
Saddle #3: Pommel to cantle measured in inches (refer to Photos/Video page).
Please enter a number from 10.0 to 18.0.
Saddle #3: Describe your concerns regarding the current fit this saddle to your horse (include your horse's name in your comments)..
Horse Information:
How many horses do you wish to have evaluated?*
Horse #1: Name*
Horse #1: Gender*
Horse #1: Breed*
Horse #1: Height (h.h.)*
Horse #1: Age (yrs)*
Horse #1: Ridden Days/Week (average)*
Horse #2: Name
Horse #2: Gender
Horse #2: Breed
Horse #2: Height (h.h.)
Horse #2: Age (yrs)
Horse #2: Ridden Days/Week (average)
Horse #3: Name
Horse #3: Gender
Horse #3: Breed
Horse #3: Height (h.h.)
Horse #3: Age (yrs)
Horse #3: Ridden Days/Week (average)
Help us understand your current situation through a series of required photos. Max upload is restricted 1MB per photo.
Horse #1 - Photo1: Near (Left) Side View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - this is to see the entire horse's profile and conformation).*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Horse #1 - Photos 2a-2b: Behind View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - stand on a stool behind the horse and take a photo over your horse's back while ensuring horse's head and neck are in straight alignment. This will allow us to determine if one shoulder is larger than the other.) If you notice that your horse's hips or not level, please include Photo 2b.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #2 - Photo1: Near (Left) Side View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - this is to see the entire horse's profile and conformation).
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Horse #2 - Photos 2a-2b: Behind View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - stand on a stool behind the horse and take a photo over your horse's back while ensuring horse's head and neck are in straight alignment. This will allow us to determine if one shoulder is larger than the other.) If you notice that your horse's hips or not level, please include Photo 2b.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #3 - Photo1: Near (Left) Side View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - this is to see the entire horse's profile and conformation).
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Horse #3 - Photos 2a-2b: Behind View - No Tack (horse standing square on level ground - stand on a stool behind the horse and take a photo over your horse's back while ensuring horse's head and neck are in straight alignment. This will allow us to determine if one shoulder is larger than the other.) If you notice that your horse's hips or not level, please include Photo 2b.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Instructions for Photos 3-6: Place the saddle straight on your horse's back (No Pad / No Girth) - ensure that the saddle is not twisted (check by standing on a step stool behind your horse and straighten if necessary).
Horse #1 - Photos 3-4: Horse & Saddle Side Views - horse standing square on level ground.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #1 - Photos 5-6: Leaving saddle in place take a 45° front angle to the shoulder both sides.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #1 - Photos 7-9: While horse is standing square on level ground, girth up securely (NO Saddle Pad). Photo 5 - Let the saddle sit as it naturally wants to and without straightening it, take a side photo from each side. Photo 7 - With horse standing square (head & neck in line with its body), take photo from behind (you may need a stool).*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Horse #1 - Photos 10-11: While horse is remaining square with neck/head in line with body, take the front 45° angle to the shoulder views from both sides as in Photos 3-4.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #2 - Photos 3-4: Horse & Saddle Side Views - horse standing square on level ground.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #2 - Photos 5-6: Leaving saddle in place take a 45° front angle to the shoulder both sides.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #2 - Photos 7-9: While horse is standing square on level ground, girth up securely (NO Saddle Pad). Photos 7-8 - Let the saddle sit as it naturally wants to and without straightening it, take a side photo from each side. Photo 9 - With horse standing square (head & neck in line with its body), take photo from behind (you may need a stool).
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Horse #2 - Photos 10-11: While horse is remaining square with neck/head in line with body, take the front 45° angle to the shoulder views from both sides as in Photos 3-4.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #3 - Photos 3-4: Horse & Saddle Side Views - horse standing square on level ground.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #3 - Photos 5-6: Leaving saddle in place take a 45° front angle to the shoulder both sides.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
Horse #3 - Photos 7-9: While horse is standing square on level ground, girth up securely (NO Saddle Pad). Photo 5 - Let the saddle sit as it naturally wants to and without straightening it, take a side photo from each side. Photo 7 - With horse standing square (head & neck in line with its body), take photo from behind (you may need a stool).
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Horse #3 - Photos 10-11: While horse is remaining square with neck/head in line with body, take the front 45° angle to the shoulder views from both sides as in Photos 3-4.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.
TIME TO RIDE YOUR HORSE! *Preferably with NO saddle pad.
Please ride two 20 meter circles in each direction at walk, trot and canter. That's it! No more riding required as we do not want the horse to get sweaty. Carefully remove the saddle by lifting straight up without disturbing the sweat or dust pattern left by the saddle.
* Schleese understands that horses are at times extremely sensitive and unpredictable. If you feel your horse will respond negatively or if you are unsure of how your horse will react without a saddle pad, please ride with a pad. Although for saddle assessment purposes, we can gather a lot of information from the dust pattern we get without a pad, we must leave this up to the owner/rider's discretion.
Horse #1 - Photos 12-14: Take a fairly close up photo of the entire sweat pattern from both sides and one photo from behind while someone holds your horse's head/neck straight in line with their body.*
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Horse #2 - Photos 12-14: Take a fairly close up photo of the entire sweat pattern from both sides and one photo from behind while someone holds your horse's head/neck straight in line with their body.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Horse #3 - Photos 12-14: Take a fairly close up photo of the entire sweat pattern from both sides and one photo from behind while someone holds your horse's head/neck straight in line with their body.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.
Checklist of Tools You Will Need to Measure Your Horse
Mapping your Horse(s). Fill in the Back Angles, Saddle Support Length, Topline Angle and Girth Circumference.
View this next video to see how our Schleese Professional Certified Saddle Ergonomists measure our clients horses at an on-site fitting clinic.
Horse #1: Left LINE 1*
Horse #1: Right LINE 1*
Horse #1: Left LINE 2*
Horse #1: Right LINE 2*
Horse #1: Left LINE 3*
Horse #1: Right LINE 3*
Horse #1: Left LINE 4*
Horse #1: Right LINE 4*
Horse #1: Left LINE 5*
Horse #1: Right LINE 5*
Horse #1: Left LINE 6*
Horse #1: Right LINE 6*
Horse #1: LEFT Saddle Support Length (inches)*
Horse #1: TOPLINE ANGLE between LINES 3 and 4 (degrees)*
Horse #1: GIRTH CIRCUMFERENCE at base of withers (inches)*
Horse #2: Left LINE 1
Horse #2: Right LINE 1
Horse #2: Left LINE 2
Horse #2: Right LINE 2
Horse #2: Left LINE 3
Horse #2: Right LINE 3
Horse #2: Left LINE 4
Horse #2: Right LINE 4
Horse #2: Left LINE 5
Horse #2: Right LINE 5
Horse #2: Left LINE 6
Horse #2: Right LINE 6
Horse #2: LEFT Saddle Support Length (inches)
Horse #2: TOPLINE ANGLE between LINES 3 and 4 (degrees)
Horse #2: GIRTH CIRCUMFERENCE at base of withers (inches)
Horse #3: Left LINE 1
Horse #3: Right LINE 1
Horse #3: Left LINE 2
Horse #3: Right LINE 2
Horse #3: Left LINE 3
Horse #3: Right LINE 3
Horse #3: Left LINE 4
Horse #3: Right LINE 4
Horse #3: Left LINE 5
Horse #3: Right LINE 5
Horse #3: Left LINE 6
Horse #3: Right LINE 6
Horse #3: LEFT Saddle Support Length (inches)
Horse #3: TOPLINE ANGLE between LINES 3 and 4 (degrees)
Horse #3: GIRTH CIRCUMFERENCE at base of withers (inches)
View this next video to see what is required for your Lunging and Riding video submissions. You will be asked to send in your video(s) via a FREE Online service using wetransfer.com. Please read the paragraph below once you have viewed the following video.
Currently our website upload capacity is too low to upload the videos we have requested of your riding and lunging of your horse(s). Please send your videos by email to your assigned Saddle Fit Expert via a FREE service called 'Wetransfer'. You can send up to 2GB of file size per transfer. Simply go to https://wetransfer.com and follow the instructions. You can drag and drop your video files or click on the + sign and open your computer to the file you would like to add. If you have multiple videos, you made need to go through this process more than once if all the videos cannot fit into one transfer. Please ensure that you insert the correct email address of your assigned Schleese Saddle Fit Expert, your email, and a simple message including your full name to ensure we match up your video files with your previous submission form. If you run into any difficulties, please feel free to contact michelle@schleese.com with your question(s) and she will be happy to assist you through this process.
Click on each image to Print your Barn Worksheet and your Photo/Video Instructions. You will need to take each document with you to the barn.
We look forward to working with you and your horse(s) on an ongoing basis to provide you with friendly professional service.
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I met Jochen Schleese in 2007 at Dressage at Devon, where I showed my Oldenburg Stallion "Diamunde" in the 5 y/o FEI Horse Competition and in the Breed Show. I immediately loved the idea of the saddle being adjustable to both horse and rider, but was otherwise not too fond of having to spend what seemed to be a small fortune for a new saddle (I had only owned my stallion for one year, and had bought him his 3rd saddle already). Jochen persisted and we met the day after my competition finished. After a wonderfully informative fitting and lecture it was time to ride my horse in this new saddle. No saddle pad, crowded, crazy warmup arena at Devon, and 10 minutes into the whole thing people were watching a 5 y/o stallion playing with his newfound back and shoulder freedom and a rider smiling from one ear to the other. So, only one regret: I should have bought the saddle before my FEI competition. And this was only the start of a very wonderful relationship with Jochen and the Schleese company. Together, we now have developed a new saddle called the "Elegancia" for the short-backed Iberian and modern Warmblood Sporthorse. Boy, wait until you try this one! I have yet to feel this much freedom in my horses' backs!!! And to come back to the "small fortune" idea: Yes, I feel fortunate to ride in a Schleese saddle, my horses are happy and sound, and I have saved more money and time than I can tell you! So, look at the big picture: You are investing in your and your horses' health!

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Professional Online Saddle Fit Evaluation Program

Welcome to Schleese’s state of the art Professional Online Saddle Fitting Evaluation Service. This service is unlike any found in the equine industry, and best of all it’s FREE!

Getting started is easy!

Contact Information:

Watch Intro to Pro Online Saddle Fit Evaluation

Rider Information & Measurements

Watch Video: How to Correctly Measure the Rider for a Saddle

Summary of Required Rider Measurements

Saddle Information:

Measuring the Saddle from the Center of Cantle to Center of Pommel

Horse Information:

Help us understand your current situation through a series of required photos. Max upload is restricted 1MB per photo.

Checklist of Tools You Will Need to Measure Your Horse

Mapping your Horse(s). Fill in the Back Angles, Saddle Support Length, Topline Angle and Girth Circumference.

View this next video to see how our Schleese Professional Certified Saddle Ergonomists measure our clients horses at an on-site fitting clinic.

View this next video to see what is required for your Lunging and Riding video submissions. You will be asked to send in your video(s) via a FREE Online service using wetransfer.com. Please read the paragraph below once you have viewed the following video.

Click on each image to Print your Barn Worksheet and your Photo/Video Instructions. You will need to take each document with you to the barn.

We look forward to working with you and your horse(s) on an ongoing basis to provide you with friendly professional service.

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