Yvonne Gausden is a fully qualified saddle fitter, having trained in England and has successfully passed the examinations of the Society of Master Saddlers (UK).�

A professional saddle fitting takes about an hour, and may take longer if there are a number of saddles to choose from for fit and comfort. You will need a reasonably flat area to work the horse in hand and under saddle.�

At your initial contact with Yvonne, she will ask a number of questions to help her select appropriate saddles to try on your horse.

Yvonne takes a complete profile of the horse which includes an assessment of confirmation, movement, condition of the back and a template of the horse's saddle area. Any or all of these factors may affect how the saddle sits on the horse.

Yvonne likes to see you ride, and how your horse likes the saddle/s.� Jumps are required if you are trying a jumping saddle.�

Pricing from $70 per horse, in the Auckland region. Fittings can also be done outside the Auckland region by arrangement.� Yvonne travels to the South Island on request.