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Saddle Check Programme January 2025!

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Get your saddle fit checked by Lauren Coxhead SMS MSF.

Limited availability!

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MASTER SADDLE FITTING

With Lauren Coxhead SMS MSF MSFC

FOR THOSE WHO NEED THE BEST!

Being a Master Saddle Fitter is about fitting thousands of horses and riders - It's about knowing the in's and out's of all saddles - It's about understanding what the horse needs and then combining years of knowledge to match the horse, the rider and the saddle in harmony!

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"Lauren Coxhead is by far the most experienced and highest qualified saddle fitter in Ireland!
Lauren is truly in a league of her own!

Her knowledge is based on the fitting of thousands of saddles, riders and horses!
Lauren has become truly masterful in both her profession and passion, saddle fitting!
Lauren's empathy and social skills are purely natural and her saddle fitting skills are honed through decades of relentless practice, theory and contemplation!
It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to become a master in any given field of expertise!
Lauren saw 10,000 hours pass many many years ago!

Be in no doubt, Lauren Coxhead
SMS MSF MSFC is second to none, she is a True Master Saddle Fitter.

Anybody that knows or has worked with Lauren feel comfortable in the knowledge that she is completely in control, whilst remaining un-assuming and compassionate in every scenario and situation!

 

Lauren's saddle fitting abilities and her understanding of horse anatomy is unparalleled!
This is proven by the fact that she holds not one but two 'Master' saddle fitting 
qualifications including the much coveted 
Society of Master Saddlers 'SMS MSF'.
The MSF title is only awarded to saddle fitting specialists with outstanding skills and proven, endorsed track records!
This is a feat that very few saddle fitters will ever attain!
Lauren is! and rightfully so, recognised, as being at the very top of the saddle fitting profession!


Her fastidious work ethic and honest approach is fully appreciated by all from first time riders to Elite level professionals and Olympic riders alike.


"Our nationwide saddle fitting consultations are for riders who wish to benefit from correct saddle fitting results first time! And for those who appreciate the need for ongoing saddle fit, maintenance, support and service.

For this reason, only 'NEW' saddles from our extensive adjustable and custom ranges are considered for fitting consultations!
Far greater results are achieved with new modern saddles and the ongoing fit is more easily maintained by the riders themselves!
Therefore new saddles prove the most reliable option for the horse and the most cost effective, long term solution for the rider!

'USED' saddles may be offered, where in the rare case they provide a better solution than a new saddle."

 



All consultations will be conducted by Lauren Coxhead SMS MSF MSFC in person.

The service is Nationwide whereby Lauren will come to you no matter where you are in Ireland including

Northern Ireland.

All full consultations are approximately 2 Hours in duration per horse, as a minimum the following will be undertaken -​


 

  • A detailed history of your horse will be recorded.

 

  • Rider history in relevance to saddle fitting will be recorded.

 

  • You will be educated on every step of the consultation process. Lauren aims for you yourself to have a good understanding of saddle fit and the necessary checks.

 

  • Your horse will receive a specific back examination.

 

  • Your horse will be evaluated for conformation at walk and trot.​

 

  • Detailed measurements and templates will be taken of your horse's back for present and for future reference.

 

  • Saddles will be offered to the horse and rider and will be assessed and adjusted where necessary.

 

  • There will be a ridden assessment of the relevant options​.

 

  • Once the best option has been found, you will be able to use the saddle for a given period of days to make sure it is perfect & both you and the horse take to it.

 

  • You will be advised and given written instructions on how to proceed until your first saddle check.


     

Lauren's Professional Fee is €195 inc VAT Per Horse for S. Ireland.

 

£195 inc VAT for N. Ireland Consultations.

 
Concessions are available for single owners with multiple horses.

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Riding Club, Clinics & Event Lectures are P.O.A

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International & European consultations are P.O.A

Gift a Master Saddle Fitting Consultation.

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