Munro Saddle Fitting Services

02/06/2026

How often you really need to have your saddle checked, plus advice from a Society of Master Saddlers master saddle fitter. Read more below

01/06/2026

🐴 June & July Saddle Fitting Availability 🐴

I have had a couple of cancellations in June and now have some appointment availability, with limited spaces still available in July.

As the seasons change and horses return to more regular work, their shape can change surprisingly quickly. Increased fitness, muscle development, weight fluctuations, and changes in workload can all affect how a saddle fits. A saddle that fitted well earlier in the year may no longer be providing the comfort and support your horse needs.

A well-fitting saddle is essential for your horse’s comfort, performance, and overall wellbeing. It can help prevent soreness, restricted movement, behavioural changes, and unnecessary pressure points.

I can assess your current saddle for fit or bring a selection of saddles for you to try, helping you find the best option for both horse and rider.

If you have been meaning to have your saddle checked, now is a great time before the busy summer season gets underway.

📩 PM me to book your appointment or for more information. I would love to help keep your horse comfortable and performing at their best. 😊

25/05/2026

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🌡️ HOT WEATHER & HORSE WELFARE 🌡️

As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand how heat affects horses and what riders can do to reduce the risk of Exertional Heat Illness (EHI).

Research shows horses perform best in temperatures between 5–25°C — and even acclimatised horses cannot perform as well in hot weather as they can in cooler conditions.
In the heat, horses:
• Tire more quickly
• Recover more slowly
• Are more likely to make mistakes
• Become hotter during exercise
• Face increased risk of heat illness, colic and laminitis

⏱️ Horses need time to acclimatise
Most horses need around 10–14 days of exercising in hot conditions to acclimatise effectively.
If the weather suddenly becomes hot, horses will NOT be acclimatised — and a few days of riding in the hottest part of the day can actually make things worse.
If you don’t have time to acclimatise your horse:
• Reduce workload and intensity
• Shorten warm ups
• Train during cooler parts of the day
• Allow longer recovery periods
• Prioritise cooling before and after exercise
• Consider dropping down a class if needed

🐴 Horses at greater risk of overheating include:
• Unfit or overweight horses
• Large or heavy breeds
• Very young or older horses
• Horses with dark/heavy coats
• Horses with health conditions such as asthma or PPID
• Horses carrying heavier rider/tack combinations

🚿 The BEST way to cool a hot horse?
Research strongly supports:
✅ Continuous cold water application
✅ Cooling the entire body
✅ Using fans and airflow
❌ NOT scraping water off
A wet horse cools faster than a dry horse — and scraping slows the cooling process.

💧 Top cooling tips:
• Apply plenty of cold water all over the horse
• Keep water flowing continuously
• Use shade and airflow where possible
• Offer free access to water before, during and after exercise

🚨 Signs a horse may be dangerously hot:
• Heavy or rapid breathing
• Excessive sweating
• Flared nostrils
• Muscle spasms
• Lethargy or distress
• Unsteadiness

If concerned, start cooling IMMEDIATELY and seek veterinary advice if the horse is not improving quickly.

19/05/2026

Just saw this lovely review 😍 It made me happy to see they mentioned that there was no pressure to purchase a saddle through me. I pride myself in not being a saleswomen, I am a horse/animal lover and just enjoy helping owners to care for their loved ones 😍 Thank you 🤩

18/05/2026

Thoughts are with Ciara’s family, friends and the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery soldiers, past and present, at this sad time 🥲

11/05/2026

Troy and Penny looking very happy after their first outing in their new Fiona Cork jump saddle 😍😍

06/05/2026

More babies and distractions ❤️❤️

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04/05/2026

Looking forward to following the lovely Milo and Anastasia this showing season.

Milo looking absolutely 😍😍 in his new 😍

04/05/2026

Love my job this time of year. So lucky to see some baby Robins which were nesting in a riding hat 😍

29/04/2026

The gorgeous on the equally handsome Troy! Penny said the saddle was ‘ridiculously comfy’ 😍

Lovely morning in the sun 🌞