{"id":3193,"date":"2024-04-10T10:32:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/news\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T13:34:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:34:51","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3193\" class=\"elementor elementor-3193 elementor-815\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49a813ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49a813ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 17 December 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Shoulder freedom: it sounds complicated, but it's not<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>We&#8217;ve all experienced it before: a saddle that at first glance seems to lie fine: straight on the back, nicely balanced. But as soon as you start riding, it starts to clamp. Or worse: the saddle slowly but surely slides forward, towards the shoulder blades. And before you know it, you&#8217;re sitting more on the shoulder than on the back.   <\/p>\n\n<p>The solution? It seemed obvious: <br\/><em>&#8220;We need to provide more shoulder clearance!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>And then a search for solutions follows. Cut back room. Short tree tips. Extra room at the front. Making the saddle wider. A fur in between. Maybe even an anatomical girth. Anything to create that &#8220;freedom.       <\/p>\n\n<p><em>But what do we really mean by shoulder freedom?<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freedom begins with: a saddle that stays where it belongs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>A saddle should be behind the shoulder. Not on it, not in front of it. And a horse deserves a saddle that stays in that spot during movement.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This will only succeed if all the parts are correct:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a tree to match the shape of the back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A tree size that matches the horse&#8217;s width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cushion channel and twist width to suit the horse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cushions to fit both tree and horse back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a girth system that keeps the saddle in place without causing tension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a horse that is physically capable of carrying the saddle properly (without compensation patterns due to neck, back or hindquarters problems, for example)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If that&#8217;s all correct? Then nothing needs to be &#8220;cleared&#8221; because it&#8217;s <em>just right<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So why do things go wrong so often?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>In practice, we see roughly three common causes:<\/p>\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The saddle doesn&#8217;t fit (anymore)<\/strong><br\/>Sometimes the tree is too narrow or just too wide. Or the tree shape does not fit the back. The padding is not right, or the girth system pulls the saddle askew. The result: the saddle sags or slides and comes to rest against the shoulder.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The horse has changed<\/strong><br\/>Horses evolve. But the saddle often stays the same. What once lay perfectly may clamp or slide weeks or months later. Regular checking and adjustment are not a luxury, but a necessity.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrong design assumptions<br\/><\/strong>To create shoulder clearance, recut or shorter tree points, or a wider tree size, are often chosen. But this is counterproductive. A properly designed tree point is always behind the scapula &#8211; even in motion &#8211; and should be long enough to span the withers from the rib arch. If the stump point is too short or the saddle is too wide, the saddle sags forward. And that very thing reduces shoulder clearance.      <br\/><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some horses are just harder to fit<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Although in most cases a well-fitting saddle will automatically provide shoulder freedom, there are some horses where it is just a little more complicated. For example: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a horse with a lot of back use, &#8220;pushing&#8221; the saddle forward while riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a girth groove that is far forward, whereas the saddle should stay backward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or a downward-built trunk direction, where saddles naturally slide forward more easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In such cases, it is extra important to look carefully at all parts of the saddle: the shape of the tree, the width of the tree, the shape and padding of the cushions and the type of girth system.<\/p>\n\n<p>In situations like this, give your saddle fitter room to test and fine tune. Sometimes it takes some searching, and not everything is solved in one consultation. But with attention and precision, you often arrive at a solution that does work and gives the horse the freedom of movement it needs.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/shoulder-freedom-it-sounds-complicated-but-its-not\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4296 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4296\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/sheeps-wool-in-saddle-pads\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"MS7A9695ML\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MS7A9695ML-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 15 November 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Sheep's wool in saddle pads<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Why we at Empire Saddles consciously choose gray wool<\/p>\n\n<p>At Empire Saddles, we make daily choices that are not always visible, but do affect how a saddle behaves in use. One of those choices is in the filling of the saddle pads: sheep&#8217;s wool. <\/p>\n\n<p>Sheep&#8217;s wool has long been used in saddle pads, and for good reason. The material absorbs shock, helps regulate temperature, wicks away sweat and can be adjusted as a horse changes over time. That makes wool practical and flexible &#8211; exactly what is needed in a well-fitting saddle.  <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not all sheep&#8217;s wool is the same<\/h4>\n\n<p>What is less well known is that sheep&#8217;s wool does not always behave the same way. Within wool there are distinct differences, particularly between <strong>gray<\/strong> and <strong>white<\/strong> wool. Those differences play a role in how long a saddle retains its shape and support.  <\/p>\n\n<p>At Empire, we don&#8217;t just look at how a saddle feels on day one, but more importantly, how it holds up after months and years of use.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we choose gray wool<\/h4>\n\n<p>Gray wool is usually less processed than white wool. The wool is washed and carded, but otherwise remains close to the natural structure of the fiber. The gray color comes from natural variations in the sheepskin, not from bleaching or dyeing.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Because the fiber is treated less, gray wool remains more resilient. In practice, this means: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the wool is less likely to collapse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the cushions retain their shape longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support remains more stable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For saddles that are used regularly, this is a significant advantage.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about white wool?<\/h4>\n\n<p>White wool is often finer and softer in texture. This may feel comfortable at first, but this wool compresses faster. As a result, reupholstering is usually needed sooner to restore the saddle to proper support.  <\/p>\n\n<p>That does not necessarily make white wool a wrong choice, but one that requires more frequent maintenance in the long run.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for horse and rider?<\/h4>\n\n<p>The difference between gray and white wool is not in spectacular changes, but in subtle, long-lasting effects. Gray wool remains stable longer, supports more evenly and handles moisture better while riding. <\/p>\n\n<p>These are exactly the characteristics we value as saddle fitters: no quick fixes, but materials that keep doing their job.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small choices make the difference<\/h4>\n\n<p>A good saddle consists of many such details. They are not always noticeable, but they determine how a saddle functions in everyday use. <\/p>\n\n<p>Our choice of gray sheep&#8217;s wool is one of them. Not because it sounds prettier, but because in practice it shows that it lasts longer and stays better supported &#8211; for both horse and rider. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/sheeps-wool-in-saddle-pads\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4299 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4299\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/why-tall-people-dont-always-need-a-seat-size-bigger\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1361\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2.jpg 1361w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230405-089A9641Empire_saddles_Belgie-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1361px) 100vw, 1361px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 7 October 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Why tall people don't always need a seat size bigger<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the most persistent misconceptions in saddle fitting: <em>&#8220;Tall rider? Then you must have an 18-inch saddle.&#8221;<\/em> We run into it everywhere. In stables, in instructional videos, at clinics &#8211; and yes, even with saddle fitters. As if body height can be translated one-to-one into a seat size. While in practice we see time and again: this is not right. In fact, it frequently results in a saddle that actually fits the rider worse. But that reasoning is not correct.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inch size is about seat, not leg length<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The inch size of a saddle indicates the size of the seat. It should fit the construction of the rider&#8217;s seat. Whether someone is narrow or has more volume.<\/p>\n\n<p>But with tall riders, it is often the upper leg that causes problems &#8211; not the hindquarters. And so a larger seat is not the logical solution at all. In fact, many riders with long thighs and a narrow seat actually slide in a saddle that is too large. They lose stability, become unbalanced or simply don&#8217;t feel anywhere &#8220;solid&#8221; in contact with the saddle.<\/p>\n\n<p>The real problem?<br\/>There is <strong>no room for the upper leg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Giving your leg space; without sitting bigger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Long upper legs are no exception; especially in the Netherlands. And yet many standard saddles are still based on one body shape. That means many riders make concessions: saddle too big, wrong in the way, lost balance. What these riders need is not a larger seat, but a saddle that is cleverly constructed. Consider:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweat blades with more &#8217;tilt&#8217; for a natural thigh position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>curves positioned to provide support without blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flap shapes that allow length without forcing the rider backward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>With the right choices, you create freedom where it is needed, without having to sit in too big a seat.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Empire, we work with different tilts of the sweat pad so that for the same inch size, we provide more thigh room and better seat support. The rider sits where he should, the leg lies where it should.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/why-tall-people-dont-always-need-a-seat-size-bigger\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4258 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4258\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/getting-up-without-a-stool-old-fashioned-and-harmful\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1361\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20230818_089A9384_Empiredealer_Veerle-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 7 August 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Getting up without a stool: old-fashioned and harmful<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Getting up without a stool: used to be quite normal, but now we know better, right? Unfortunately, we still see it come by often, even as funny videos on social media in which riders show how fit and tough they are by getting on without a crutch (while the horse is running away).<\/p>\n\n<p><em>But getting on without a stool is not tough; it is simply old-fashioned and harmful to your horse and saddle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it&#8217;s bad for your horse AND your saddle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Research shows time and again that getting on without a crutch disturbs the horse&#8217;s natural balance and can cause problems. Maybe you recognize it: your horse starts stepping away while you don&#8217;t even have your foot in the stirrup yet. Often this is not a matter of &#8220;feeling like work&#8221; or &#8220;not having patience,&#8221; but a clear signal of discomfort.<\/p>\n\n<p>Research by Centaur Biomechanics shows that when stepping up from the ground, a large amount of pressure occurs just behind the withers, on one side of the horse. The force created by pulling yourself up on one stirrup and on one side of the saddle. For your horse, that feels anything but comfortable. The horses in the study also clearly demonstrated this, by shifting their weight and resisting while mounting. The horse knows what is coming and tries to &#8220;avoid&#8221; the pressure, so to speak.<\/p>\n\n<p>The uneven loading of the saddle can also cause the saddle&#8217;s tree to deform. That means the fit is no longer optimal, which again leads to discomfort for your horse. Of course, no one is waiting for that and it is simply not necessary.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to be really tough? If so, use a step stool.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The higher the stool, the better. Using a step stool where you still have to place your foot in the bracket to ascend still creates pressure. However, it is considerably less and of shorter duration than when you step up without a crutch. But, it is best to use a step block where you can swing your leg directly over the saddle, without using the stirrup. That&#8217;s how you avoid those huge peak pressures.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition, the correct hand position is important: one hand should rest on the mane crest, while the other hand holds the sweat sheet on the opposite side (on the front of the saddle). This helps keep the saddle securely in place and reduces stress on the horse.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Being fit for emergencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Of course, in an emergency situation, you should be fit enough to get up without a crutch. That&#8217;s a good skill to have. Fortunately, you can also train that just fine without stressing your horse. Consider exercises on a sturdy gym ball or simply jumping up from a standstill. This way you work on your fitness and save your horse. Win-win, right?<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Respect for your horse and your saddle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Being truly tough anno 2025 means having respect for your horse and your equipment. You make conscious choices that contribute to the well-being of your horse and the longevity of your saddle. Getting on with a stool is an obvious example.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/getting-up-without-a-stool-old-fashioned-and-harmful\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4245 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4245\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/knhs-theory-tour-saddle-fitting-facts-and-myths\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250519.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20250519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250519.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250519-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250519-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250519-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 26 May 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >KNHS Theory Tour - Saddle fitting: facts and myths<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>On Thursday evening, June 12, during the <strong>KNHS Theory Tour<\/strong>, I (Jolanda) get to share my knowledge about common statements surrounding saddle fitting. As an <strong>MSFC- and SMS-certified saddle fitter<\/strong>, I know better than anyone how persistent some myths can be:<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2753 <em>\u201cThe saddle is too tight at the shoulder, so it&#8217;s too narrow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>\u2753 <em>\u201cAn overly wide saddle you solve with a thick pad.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>\u2753 <em>\u201cA saddle should have no movement at the rear.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>During this evening in Ermelo I will explain to you exactly what you really see when fitting a saddle and what that means for the comfort of your horse. It will be an interactive session unraveling facts and fables and I will take you through my experiences from <strong>TreeClix,<\/strong> <strong>Empire Saddles and Saddle-Coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> National Equestrian Center Ermelo<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 &#8211; 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> \u20ac26.35 for members | \u20ac30.35 for non-members (incl. consumption)<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>50 license points<\/strong> for instructors<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49  <strong>Want to deepen your knowledge about saddle fitting and learn to distinguish fact from fiction? Be there!<\/strong>  Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knhs.nl\/nieuws\/knhs-theorie-tour-zadelpassen\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.knhs.nl\/nieuws\/knhs-theorie-tour-zadelpassen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>KNHS website<\/strong> <\/a>for more information and tickets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/knhs-theory-tour-saddle-fitting-facts-and-myths\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4222 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4222\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/empire-spring-action\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250502-1.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20250502 (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250502-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250502-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250502-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250502-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 2 May 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Empire Spring Action<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Do you dream of an Empire saddle? Then this is the time!<br\/>From May 5 to June 9, you will benefit from <strong>10% discount on selected saddles from our stock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>With nearly 150 saddles in various models and sizes, there is plenty to choose from. Please note that not all saddles participate. So always ask your dealer specifically about the stock saddles covered by this promotion.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How does it work<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Make an appointment with an Empire dealer (only dealers listed on our website are participating in this promotion)<br\/>&#8211; Ask about the action saddles<br\/>&#8211; The dealer will take available action stock, or request a suitable model from our central stock<br\/>&#8211; If you purchase within the action period, you will receive a 10% discount on the total price &#8211; including options such as lacquer, Swarovski and decorative stitching<\/p>\n\n<p>Discount applies to direct stock only &#8211; not for saddles to be made to order.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Only at Empire dealers in the Netherlands and Belgium<br\/>\ud83d\udcc5 Promotion valid from May 5 to June 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the action &#8220;Empire Spring Action&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Which saddles are participating in the action?<\/strong><br\/>Only selected Empire saddles from our existing stock are participating. Ask your dealer specifically about the models covered by this promotion.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Can I try on multiple saddles?<\/strong><br\/>Yes, your dealer will bring several models (if available) so you can try on what suits you and your horse. Is there nothing in between? Then another saddle from our stock can be requested.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Does the discount also apply to options such as lacquer or Swarovski?<\/strong><br\/>Yes! The 10% discount applies to the total price of the action saddle, including options such as lacquer, leather sorts, Swarovski, stones and more.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Can I order a saddle at a discount if my size\/model is not among them?<\/strong><br\/>No, the promotion applies only to saddles available directly from stock. Saddles that are (must be) custom ordered are excluded from this promotion.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What if my dealer does not carry the saddle I want?<\/strong><br\/>Your dealer can request the desired saddle from our central stock. If this happens within the promotional period and the saddle is part of the promotion, you will still get the discount. Should your follow-up appointment fall outside the promotional period, please have the Empire dealer contact us so we can discuss options!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Do (slightly) used saddles also participate in the action?<\/strong><br\/>Yes! Ask your dealer about selected saddles. This may include demo saddles and lightly used saddles.  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/empire-spring-action\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-4047 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"4047\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/empire-dealer-day-june-2024\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Empire dealers Dealerday 2024\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 6 June 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Empire dealer day June 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Last Monday, June 3, it was already time for Empire&#8217;s third dealer day at Kim Noordijk&#8217;s beautiful location in Galder. Almost all the dealers were present and it was clear that we have grown considerably in recent years. What began as a small club has now grown into a large, enthusiastic group.<\/p>\n\n<p>The day began with a bit of theory on filling saddles, as it is always good to refresh the basic knowledge. Then we got down to a practical exercise: one horse was saddled from head to toe. We looked at everything from tree shape and balance to tree size and padding. Of course, we also observed how the horse moved under the saddle and how the rider sat &#8211; balanced, unimpeded, with proper seat size and perfect wrongs. It was very nice to see that even with a young horse that has only been under saddle for 6 weeks, we got a big difference in the movement mechanics when testing with different saddles.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4029\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4035\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4037\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4026\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-4-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-5-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1629\" height=\"994\" data-id=\"4041\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209.jpg 1629w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Empire_dealerdag-6-scaled-e1718607025209-1536x937.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1629px) 100vw, 1629px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>After a well-deserved lunch break, during which we socialized, the saddlefitters went to work in three groups with different rider-horse combinations. This gave everyone a chance to put into practice what we had discussed in the morning. We saw all different types of horse backs pass by, which made for interesting and educational moments.<\/p>\n\n<p>It was a day full of valuable experiences and new insights. It was great to see everyone engaged with such enthusiasm and commitment. All in all, it was a very successful dealer day and we are already looking forward to the next one!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/empire-dealer-day-june-2024\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3299 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3299\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/does-your-girth-have-the-right-length\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1401\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-scaled-e1716754967874.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20231011_089A8242Empire_singel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-scaled-e1716754967874.jpg 1401w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-scaled-e1716754967874-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-scaled-e1716754967874-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-scaled-e1716754967874-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1401px) 100vw, 1401px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 5 December 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Does your girth have the right length?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Proper girth length is essential for the comfort and performance of both horse and rider. A well-fitting girth keeps your saddle in place, preventing discomfort and injury.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is girth length important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>An ill-fitting girth can chafe, pinch or even cause movement restrictions. In addition, it can affect the rider&#8217;s stability and balance, which in turn affects communication with the horse. A well-fitting girth provides a better connection between rider and horse, improving the performance and well-being of both.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you determine the right length?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Choosing the correct girth length requires attention to your horse&#8217;s anatomy. Here are some steps to determine the right length:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Determine the position of your horse&#8217;s elbow:<\/strong> This is a crucial step to ensure that the girth is not too close to the elbow, which can cause chafing and discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure the buckles are above the elbow:<\/strong> This helps to prevent pressure points and distributes pressure evenly across the horse&#8217;s chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place the girth about a hand width behind the elbow:<\/strong> This gives your horse plenty of freedom of movement and prevents pinching.<br\/><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2261\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231011_089A8259Empire_singel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2261\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This girth has the right length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2265\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231011_089A8242Empire_singel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2265\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This girth is too short<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2266\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231011_089A8266Empire_singel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2266\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This girth is too long<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checking the fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>After lacing up, it is important to keep a close eye on your horse&#8217;s behavior:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>During hitching:<\/strong> Watch for signs of discomfort or resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During warm-up and riding:<\/strong> Observe if your horse has an even gait and shows no signs of discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After riding:<\/strong> Check for chafing, hair loss or swelling around the girth area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Regular checking of the girth and saddle is crucial, especially as your horse goes through changes in weight or muscle development. A well-fitting girth contributes to your horse&#8217;s comfort.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional help in choosing the right girth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>While trying on a saddle, you and your saddle fitter can test different girths to find the best fit for your horse. Our saddle fitters are trained to look not only at the saddle, but also at the correct girth, so that you and your horse can perform at your best. Take the time to choose the right girth length and check the fit regularly to ensure your horse is comfortable and free to move.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/does-your-girth-have-the-right-length\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3285 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3285\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/never-hesitate-again-this-is-how-to-place-your-saddle-perfectly-on-your-horses-back\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1448\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-e1716755050193.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-e1716755050193.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-e1716755050193-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-e1716755050193-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9484Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-e1716755050193-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 21 August 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Never hesitate again: This is how to place your saddle perfectly on your horse's back!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>A properly placed saddle will prevent discomfort and injury to your horse. A common mistake when saddling a horse is putting the saddle too far forward. If the saddle is too far forward, it can restrict the movement of the shoulder and cause pain. This can lead to resistance, uneven gait and even long-term injuries. By placing your saddle correctly, you ensure that your horse can move freely and prevent injuries. Doubting whether you are laying your saddle down properly? Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 steps to put your saddle in the right place<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Determine the position of your horse&#8217;s shoulder:<\/strong> Feel the front of your horse&#8217;s shoulder with your hand. The shoulder blade edge is a good indication of where to start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note the shoulder movement for proper saddle position:<\/strong> Lift your horse&#8217;s leg and extend it forward. This allows you to feel how far back the scapula moves. It is important for the shoulder to rotate freely and not be obstructed by the saddle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find the tree tip (the basic structure of the saddle):<\/strong> This is the hardest part of the saddle, just below the front cushions. You need to position this point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place the saddle with the tree tip 3-5 cm behind the shoulder:<\/strong> This ensures that the shoulder can move freely and that the saddle does not lie too far forward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2280\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9481Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1 Find your horse&#8217;s shoulder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2282\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9497Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2 Feel how far the shoulder moves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2283\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9505Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3 Find the tree tip of the saddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2285\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9520Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4a Saddle is in the right place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2284\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9515Empire_dealer_Veerle_LR.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4b Saddle is too far forward<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points that ensure your saddle stays in place<\/h2>\n\n<p>A well-fitting saddle stays in place during work and allows your horse to move comfortably and freely. The proper fit of a saddle depends on several factors:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The right tree size and fit:<\/strong> A saddle that fits your horse&#8217;s back properly prevents pressure points and ensures even weight distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Well-fitting cushions:<\/strong> Cushions should fit snugly on your horse&#8217;s back and apply even pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correct position of girth struts and appropriate girth:<\/strong> The girth must be in the correct position to keep the saddle stable without pinching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get help from your saddle fitter<\/h2>\n\n<p>Have you gone through these steps and still have doubts about whether you&#8217;re putting your saddle in the right place? Ask your saddle fitter for help!  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/never-hesitate-again-this-is-how-to-place-your-saddle-perfectly-on-your-horses-back\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3249 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3249\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-veerle-de-meyer-and-eline-segers\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1361\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 1361w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1361px) 100vw, 1361px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 18 August 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Photo shoot Veerle de Meyer and Eline Segers<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>A fun photo shoot was scheduled today with Empire saddle fitter Veerle de Meyer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passendzadel.be\/_html\/main.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passend zadel<\/a> and her client Eline Segers. Together with photographer Sorcha Tijmons of <a href=\"https:\/\/colourfocus.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colour Focus<\/a>, we traveled to sunny Belgium and held a photo shoot at a beautiful location. Eline rides her nice mare with the Empire Maratha. What beautiful photos!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2485\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9162_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2484\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9173_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2487\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9230_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2483\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9261_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2486\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230818_089A9377_Empiredealer_Veerle.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-veerle-de-meyer-and-eline-segers\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3324 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3324\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/studio-shoot-with-swarovski-and-lacquer\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1361\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"089A0556_Empire_Saddles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0556_Empire_Saddles-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 1 June 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Studio shoot with Swarovski and lacquer!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>It was time to take a hard look at the options! From matte croco, to Swarovski stardust and a crystal chain. Photographer Sorcha Tijmons of Colourfocus used her skill to capture our saddles beautifully, including our newest model, the Empire Aztec. Here&#8217;s a sneak peek in advance!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2292\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0606_Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White welt and black lacquer facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2298\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0616_Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matte croco spoon, 5x crystal Swarovski and a black lacquer facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2300\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0622_Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swarovski stardust black, matte croco rim and black croco facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2302\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/089A0624_Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whiskey mock croc lacquer spoon and facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2308\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0630Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matt croco spoon with a crystal chain inlay and black lacquer facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2307\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230408_089A0628Empire_Saddles.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Black lacquer spoon with 5x crystal Swarovski and black lacquer facing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/studio-shoot-with-swarovski-and-lacquer\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3259 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3259\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/check-your-saddle-avoid-these-3-common-saddle-problems\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1361\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20231004_089A6161_TreeClix\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix.jpg 1361w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1361px) 100vw, 1361px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 31 May 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Check your saddle: Avoid these 3 common saddle problems<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>A well-fitting saddle is essential for your horse&#8217;s comfort and health as well as your riding enjoyment. But even with the best saddle, problems can arise if it is not properly maintained or checked. Do you check your saddle occasionally for these common problems?<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Uneven Filling<\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the most common problems is uneven padding in the cushions of your saddle. This can cause pressure points and lead to discomfort for your horse while riding. Be sure to have your saddle checked regularly and refilled or refilled if necessary.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Crooked or Shifted Saddle<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A crooked or shifted saddle can upset your balance and hinder your horse while riding. Check your girth regularly to make sure it is properly tightened and position your saddle correctly on your horse&#8217;s back. Also, always use a stool when mounting to evenly distribute the pressure on your saddle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1361\" height=\"1361\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2495\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited.jpg 1361w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20231004_089A6161_TreeClix-edited-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1361px) 100vw, 1361px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Damaged Stirrup Straps.<\/h2>\n\n<p>Damaged or uneven stirrup straps can not only be unsafe, but also interfere with your balance while riding. Inspect your stirrup straps regularly for wear or damage and replace them if necessary to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n<p>By regularly checking your saddle for these problems, you can ensure that both you and your horse can ride comfortably and safely. Prevention here is always better than cure!  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/check-your-saddle-avoid-these-3-common-saddle-problems\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3243 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3243\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-manu-de-brauwer-and-marcus-bergez\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1361\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 5 May 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Photo shoot Manu de Brauwer and Marcus Bergez<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Today we had another photo shoot scheduled to feature Empire dealer Manu de Brauwer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inbalancesaddlefitting.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In Balance Saddle Fitting<\/a> and his customer, eventing rider Marcus Bergez. Together with photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/colourfocus.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorcha Tijmons<\/a>, we traveled to the very beautiful location of Sport Vlaanderen Waregem.<\/p>\n\n<p>Manu has been active in equestrian sports as a dressage and jumping rider for many years and is also an MSFC certified saddle fitter. With his background and knowledge, he can provide riders at all levels with a well-fitting saddle. Marcus Bergez rides his horses during dressage training and trials with the Empire Omani.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9939Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2505\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9790Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2504\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9854Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2503\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230405-089A9913Empire_saddles_Belgie.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-manu-de-brauwer-and-marcus-bergez\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3282 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3282\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/annual-empire-dealer-day-led-by-ergonomie-equestre\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 4 April 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Annual Empire dealer day led by Ergonomie Equestre<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>At Empire Saddles, we are committed to the ongoing training and support of our dealers. In addition to guiding our dealers individually, we organize an inspiring dealer day every year. On Monday, April 3, 2023, our annual Empire Saddles Dealer Day took place, and what a great day it was! Almost all of our dealers attended, and it turned out to be an educational and inspiring meeting.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/c5809a8e-76e4-49e3-a368-5560563163b6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Guest: Eug\u00e8nie Cottereau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>This time we had the honor of welcoming Eug\u00e8nie Cottereau of Ergonomie Equestre from France. Eug\u00e8nie is an authority on the rider&#8217;s posture and seat and has trained as many as 30 saddle fitters. Her deep expert knowledge and passion for ergonomics brought a wealth of insights during the dealer day.<\/p>\n\n<p>The day began with an engaging theoretical session in which Eug\u00e8nie shared her vision and knowledge. Topics ranged from the anatomy of the horse to the ideal rider&#8217;s seat and its impact on performance. Jolanda and Eug\u00e8nie had recently conducted saddle consultations together, resulting in practical and very useful information for our dealers.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2317\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6275-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2317\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2319\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6269-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2319\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2322\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6273-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2322\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2321\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6265-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2318\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_6258-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2318\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>After a delicious lunch, where we had a chance to network and exchange experiences, we went to work in the indoor hall in the afternoon. Under the expert guidance of Eug\u00e8nie, we worked with different combinations of riders and horses. The hands-on workshops provided a valuable opportunity to see theory in practice and experience how small adjustments can make big differences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/annual-empire-dealer-day-led-by-ergonomie-equestre\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3270 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3270\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/keep-your-saddle-in-top-condition-5-tips\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"MS7A8599ML\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MS7A8599ML-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 5 March 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Keep your saddle in top condition: 5 tips!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>With proper maintenance, you can enjoy your saddle even longer. Here are five handy tips to make sure your saddle stays in top condition:<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Clean after use<\/h2>\n\n<p>After riding, it is important to clean the saddle. First remove dirt and dust with a soft brush or dry cloth. Then you can use a damp cloth to wipe away the sweat. This prevents sweat residue from damaging the leather and causing tears.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose the right saddle support<\/h2>\n\n<p>When storing your saddle, the choice of saddle support is very important. Choose a support that leaves the cushions free to avoid denting. Your horse may suffer from dented cushions, as the saddle will sag faster around the withers and no longer fit optimally on the back!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Don&#8217;t overdo greasing<\/h2>\n\n<p>Use a gentle leather balm to maintain your saddle regularly, but don&#8217;t overdo it. Too much fat can cause your girth struts to stretch quickly.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Step up with a stool  <\/h2>\n\n<p>To preserve your saddle, step up using a step stool. That way you won&#8217;t skew your saddle.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Store your saddle dry<\/h2>\n\n<p>Store your saddle in a well-ventilated area and never let your cover dry under your saddle. This is because moisture can soak into the wool of pillows, reducing their resilience.  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>These simple tips will keep your Empire saddle in top condition while your horse enjoys optimal comfort. Have fun driving! \ud83e\udd0e\ud83d\udda4<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/keep-your-saddle-in-top-condition-5-tips\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3303 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3303\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-model-empire-aztec\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR--2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Empire_saddle_Aztec_LR-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 1 March 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >New model: Empire Aztec<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Wow! How happy we are with this model, the Empire Aztec. This saddle is specially designed for horses with high to very high withers. The shape of the saddle tree, combined with the cushions, makes it easy to create a correct balance point. We made sure when designing the tree to have a wide twist, so that your horse has enough room around the (base of) the withers and can make a good wither elevator.<\/p>\n\n<p>The cushions have a wide chamber and because they are filled with wool, they can be accurately adjusted to your horse&#8217;s back for optimal pressure distribution and balance. And through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.treeclix.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.treeclix.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreeClix<\/a> system, the tree size can be adjusted by up to 4cm.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Aztec&#8217;s deep seat provides an extremely stable and confident feel, giving optimal control. The singleflap design gives maximum close contact feel. The extra soft knee rolls, available in different lengths, subtly supports you without hindering you. In addition, the position and length of the sweat sheet can be adjusted according to your needs to allow for optimal posture and seating.  <\/p>\n\n<p>We have already tested it with a few riders and they were very happy with how their horses felt and how they themselves could easily sit in balance in this saddle. Would you also like to learn about the Empire Aztec? Then schedule an appointment with one of our dealers soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-model-empire-aztec\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3258 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3258\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-frederieke-biemans-and-delphine-meiresonne\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"MS7A5099ML\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 31 August 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Photo shoot Frederieke Biemans and Delphine Meiresonne<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Today a very nice photo shoot with Belgian Grandprix rider Delphine Meiresonne was scheduled. Photographer Kim van Garderen of <a href=\"https:\/\/kvgfotografie.nl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kvgfotografie.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KVG Photography<\/a> photographed Delphine and her horse Diva. Of course, her saddle fitter Frederieke Biemans of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bie-fit.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bie-Fit<\/a> was also present.  <\/p>\n\n<p>We really like that Delphine is so pleased with her Empire Omani. She has this to say about it herself:  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<cite>I always assume that a horse is not just &#8220;naughty&#8221; and I think it is very important to listen to what a horse is &#8220;telling&#8221; you.<br>Over the years, I have discovered that a well-fitting saddle can prevent many problems for both horse and rider. And that is exactly what I think is the strength of Empire! So much thought and testing went into it&#8230;. It is also important that they remain open to discussion to make any adjustments to get the best out of horse and rider.<br>The Empire Omani made me feel like I could sit in the saddle and let my horse, Diva, perform naturally with a top-notch feel. She has stopped grinding her teeth and she puts her hind leg further under, which makes for a better connection from back to front. This makes her flying canter changes almost effortless and she makes far fewer mistakes. So: happy horse = happy rider.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2463\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4530ML.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2459\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4653ML.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2460\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A4964ML.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2458\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5099ML.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2461\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5268ML.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2462\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MS7A5309ML.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/photo-shoot-frederieke-biemans-and-delphine-meiresonne\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3273 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3273\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/our-first-empire-dealer-day\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag.jpeg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Empire-Dealerdag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 23 August 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >Our first Empire dealer day!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>Wow what fun! Our first Empire dealer day at Kim Noordijk&#8217;s barn. An educational, but mostly enjoyable day, during which we looked, among other things, at the different trees and pillows that can be ordered from Empire.<\/p>\n\n<p>Proper saddle fit is critical to both your horse&#8217;s performance and well-being. That&#8217;s why Empire Saddles offers 6 different saddle models, each with their own tree and fit. Ranging from horses that are wide to narrow, have short backs or high withers, and everything in between. Regardless of your horse&#8217;s anatomy: at Empire, we start with the right tree as a foundation. This is the first, important, step toward a comfortable dressage saddle.<\/p>\n\n<p>After choosing the right saddle tree, we move on to choosing the right cushions. Our saddles have a large supporting surface, which minimizes pressure on the horse&#8217;s back and allows the horse to perform at its maximum potential. During the production of the saddles, we can also have adjustments made to the shape of the cushion for a custom fit!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Empire-Dealerdag.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/our-first-empire-dealer-day\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3312 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3312\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-all-saddles-adjustable-with-treeclix\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"911\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix-e1716754869634.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix-e1716754869634.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix-e1716754869634-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix-e1716754869634-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231004_089A6232-Verbeterd-NR-bewerkt-SR_TreeClix-e1716754869634-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 23 June 2020<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >New: all saddles adjustable with TreeClix<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>From July 2020, all models of Empire by BB will come with the TreeClix system! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeclix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TreeClix<\/a> is a completely new system that allows you to adjust the width of the saddle tree to develop with your horse.<\/p>\n\n<p>Through the use of TreeClix on all our Empire models, it is possible to narrow and widen the saddle, without having to press the tree of your saddle.<br\/>Big advantage of this is that the life of your saddle tree is significantly extended, as using TreeClix does not involve a higher risk of breakage, unlike pressing.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have a horse that changes condition easily throughout the year, your saddle fitter with TreeClix will be able to change your saddle with it. It eliminates the need for underpads and guarantees a perfect fit!<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-all-saddles-adjustable-with-treeclix\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-3315 jet-equal-columns\" data-post-id=\"3315\"  ><div class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-model-empire-omani\/\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"jet-listing-items\" data-elementor-id=\"3712\" class=\"elementor elementor-3712 elementor-825\" data-elementor-post-type=\"jet-engine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ba306 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ba306\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79dae35\" data-id=\"79dae35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e73eab blog-s-box-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-image\" data-id=\"3e73eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LOTTYH-Hoefslag-Treeclix-59-scaled-e1716754747599-1536x1029.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecdeb86 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecdeb86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bfa3f3\" data-id=\"5bfa3f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83328a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"83328a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\u25c6 24 September 2019<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e26ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"01e26ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >New model: Empire Omani<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c6e2 blog-s-box-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-listing-dynamic-field\" data-id=\"601c6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" >\n<p>New to the collection: the Empire Omani. What a stunner of a saddle!  <\/p>\n\n<p>The Empire Omani is specially designed for horses with medium to high withers and a wide spine. The saddle tree is tailored to this anatomy, providing optimal shoulder freedom and comfort during every movement.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For the rider, this model offers a deeper seat for a stable and secure position without restricting. Because of the singleflap, the saddle gives you a close contact feel. The Omani has a sweat pad tilted a little further forward, with an integrated knee rise. This wrong gives a lot of freedom as well as support. Because of the soft foam, you always feel contact with the curb, without being forced.<\/p>\n\n<p>Got curious? Request a fitting consultation with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/contact\/\">dealers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/en\/new-model-empire-omani\/\" class=\"jet-engine-listing-overlay-link\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57b163e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57b163e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17bd8d85\" data-id=\"17bd8d85\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-62b418f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62b418f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-70a5d224\" data-id=\"70a5d224\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352104ec elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"352104ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1155\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CTA-10-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2702\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CTA-10-min.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CTA-10-min-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CTA-10-min-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/empiresaddles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CTA-10-min-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dac6696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3dac6696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">collection<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f4c8d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43f4c8d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">View our saddles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b542a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b542a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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