DELIGHTING RIDERS SINCE 1999
We’re obsessed
with happy horses
and happy riders!
Discover the ultimate in comfort and performance with our science-based saddle designs. From the first ride, the horse transforms. Strides lengthen, the back relaxes, and riders marvel. EQ creates a feeling of closeness and stability that is unmatched in the conventional saddle world, and is verified by Dr. Hilary Clayton’s research.
99.5%
OF TEST RIDERS
RECOMMEND US, even if they didn’t buy.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
96% are thrilled with their saddle purchase.
100%
5-STAR
REVIEWS
DR. HILARY CLAYTON!
Dr. Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS is a world-renowned veterinarian, researcher, and USDF Gold Medal rider who has conducted research in the areas of locomotor biomechanics, conditioning and rehab, and the interaction between rider, tack, and horse since 1982. She continues her research today, with nearly 400 published scientific papers on these topics.
THE ONLY SADDLE ENDORSED BY
SADDLES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Flexible and adjustable EQ saddles offer unparalleled comfort and support. Whether off-the-rack or custom, an EQ saddle is sized to match the unique shapes of you and your horse. Our technology reduces pressure points, improves balance, and enhances communication. Expect a better outcome than conventional tack allows.
Shoulder freedom dramatically increased
EQ is the ONLY saddle with Sorbothane shock absorbers to protect the horse’s back. Sorbothane is a polyurethane material that’s softer than rubber, and has a high damping coefficient. It’s used in the Space Shuttle to reduce shock and vibration.
EQFlex™ Panels
The ergonomic EQ design fits horses better, starting with a gullet channel that adjusts in front AND in back. Generous foam panels flex and conform to the back to distribute weight more evenly than flocking can.
Every fit is custom…
…because every back is different. With dozens of available tree combinations, we match the angles in your horse’s back to corresponding angles in our trees, then custom-assemble the saddle in our workshop, ready to use when it hits your door.
A COMFY HORSE IS A HAPPY HORSE
EQ Stands Alone
There’s no other design like it. From the international Grand Prix arena to the toughest 100-mile trail, EQ’s unique technology has been tested thoroughly and always delivers!
Adjustability
Our saddle design adjusts for many of the changes in a horse’s back that cause other saddles to stop fitting.
Customization
Whether for function or appearance, every single aspect of this remarkable saddle system can be modified as you wish.
Low Maintenance
Once properly fitted, riders may go for years without the need for any additional expense for fitting or upgrades.
Variety and Flexibility
Variety of trees means we fit the widest range of equine profiles and rider shapes; adjustable and modular approach to fitting means we can modify the fit over time.
Dedication to Service
Our amazing team of saddle experts take a personal interest in every horse and rider. Leave your problems at our feet: we’ll make them ours.
THE PROCESS
TAKE A TEST RIDE
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Meet your EQ Expert
We’ll guide you to take 3 measurements we need to custom-size your saddle.
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Choose your saddle
We will send you options which have been sized for your horse’s back with EQ’s sophisticated tree angle matching system.
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Start riding!
Begin with a personal introduction and fitting check over video, then hop on and start your two weeks of test riding!
Who are we?
Back in 1999, we didn’t set out to disrupt the industry. We simply wanted to make it easier and more comfortable for horses to carry humans. We weren’t saddle makers, and we weren’t saddle fitters. We were riders, trainers and bodyworkers who got together to figure out how to create saddle designs that improved human and equine function, and gave a better sense of connection between riders and horses.
It took about ten years for us to get pretty good at fitting horses, and then it took another five to figure out the rider piece. Since 2014, we’ve been making flapless saddles that profoundly transform the experience of riding. Along the way, we’ve realized that almost every other saddle is essentially the same thing: a rigid tree, with wool or foam flocking, and leather and trim options that don’t vary much.
Our approach to the market is different in every way.
We remove the doubt and uncertainty from the saddle fitting experience by fitting better with measurements and formulas, and then proving our fit by offering a thorough pre-purchase test ride, and a pressure testing option. We respect each customer, and are always here to listen and support your search for the perfect fit.
Now, it has become our mission to disrupt the saddle world. It’s an industry that is overdue for an overhaul, and we’re thrilled to lead the way!
THE PROCESS
STRAIGHT FROM THE
HORSE’S MOUTH
HAPPY HORSES & HAPPY RIDERS
“This saddle is much more secure, which was not my expectation. The horse’s back relaxes and swings, and I am happy every ride.”
ANNE HOWARD
FEI Dressage Trainer
“In these saddles, the shoulders can move so much more freely, and the effect is profound”
OLIVIA LAGOY-WELTZ
FEI Trainer and Competitor
“After only two weeks, the horse actually looked different. He went better, the rider sat better. It’s easy to recommend that.”
ALLISON BROCK
FEI Dressage Trainer