At the Happy Horse we understand that your saddle is the most important tool between you and your horse. We also realize that it is a big investment. A Saddle Fitting appointment with Jen will allow you to demo a series of well fitted saddles based on your budget, fit needs, and preferences. For more information on Jen, scroll to the bottom of this page. The Happy Horse represents dozens of brands in addition to carrying many used saddles that have been approved for safety and tree integrity. Our objectives during a saddle fitting include: a back evaluation and tracings, bio-mechanical assessment, a thorough discussion of your saddle options and a long term plan for you.
Please note, Jen’s schedule is usually 2-3 weeks out and you must complete the Saddle Fitting Form to get scheduled.
Saddle Fitting Request
As an Independent Saddle Fitter and trained bench worker, Jen is available for consultation on various saddle related topics or issues. These include but are not limited to:
- Saddle Evaluations (your current saddle)
- Flocking adjustments and Repairs
- Pad and Tack Fitting
- Biomechanical evaluations
Saddle Consultation Request
The Happy Horse maintains an ever changing inventory of over 60 used English saddles. We only select safe and sound saddles at a consignment rate of 25%. Selected saddles are promoted through our tack shop, website, and most importantly to our actively shopping Saddle Fitting clients. Occasionally, we will post saddles on social media and eBay. If you are interested in more information about our consignment policies see the Consign Your Saddle page or contact saddles@happyhorsetack.com
Consign Your Saddle
We invite you to test ride saddles before purchase, even if you don’t schedule a saddle fitting. A $25 Test Ride fee per saddle is charged and refunded if a saddle is purchased within 30 days. We will happily ship saddles out for Test Rides. Email saddles@happyhorsetack.com for more information or call the store directly. All saddles or fitting must be returned to Happy Horse within 7 days of first initial test ride. After 7 days if a saddle has not been purchased or returned customers will be charged $25 per day for the next 7 days and will be charged full price of the saddle after 14 days.
As an independent saddle fitter and life long equestrian, Jen Wright has committed the past 20 years to equine biomechanics and saddle fitting. Some of her credentials include:
- 1993 University of Findlay AA Equestrian Studies
- 1997-2000 Employment and then ownership of Happy Horse Tack and Saddle Shop
- 2006-2007 Equine Biomechanics and Saddle Fit courses/field training with Peter Menet and Robin Moore
- 2009 Stubben Saddle Fitting course
- 2011 SMS North American Saddle Fitting course with bench flocking, repairs and adjustments
- 2012 North American Saddlery School
- 2013 Field training with Allegany Mountain Trail saddles
- 2015-2017 Individualized mentoring and training with Suzie Fletcher Baker, SMS Master Saddler
- 2017 Masterson Method workshop
