{"product_id":"in-person-110-point-horse-rider-saddle-fitting-adjustment-please-read-full-description","title":"In-Person Saddle Fitting \u0026 Adjustment - Please Read Full Description","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelfina Saddlery offers a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e$500 CASH referral bonus\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eanyone\u003c\/span\u003e who refers a client to Delfina Saddlery who ends up purchasing a new WOW Saddle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders that \u003cstrong\u003ealready own a WOW Saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eany other brand of saddle employing a Flair or Flair MKII Air Flocking System\u003c\/strong\u003e, regular adjustments and re-fits are required to ensure you and your horse remain comfortable, safe, and able to perform to your maximum abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWOW Recommends the Following Adjustment Schedule for Saddles with Flair\/Flair MKII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-weeks post-Initial Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix Months post-Initial Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Year post-Initial Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce per year in Years 2 - 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce every two years thereafter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur In-Person Saddle Fitting \u0026amp; Adjustment appointment covers every point - big and small - that can affect saddle performance and fit. Our In-Person Saddle Fitting Assessments include \u003cstrong\u003euse of the WOW Saddle Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e to determine your horse's saddle fit, \u003cstrong\u003efull-length wither tracings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etopline tracing\u003c\/strong\u003e, f\u003cstrong\u003eull conformational assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emusculoskeletal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003easymmetry identification\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eunder-saddle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003ein-hand movement assessments\u003c\/strong\u003e. You and your horse's bodies will be fully catalogued by our trained and Certified WOW Saddle Fitters to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eensure proper, correct fit of your saddle\u003c\/span\u003e. We'll take \u003cstrong\u003ea highly-precise 3D scan of your horse's back and saddle area \u003c\/strong\u003eduring this appointment. Your full appointment will be \u003cstrong\u003erecorded and available to you via a private Google Drive folder\u003c\/strong\u003e after your appointment. Once we've confirmed your current saddle still fits your horse, we'll head to the arena to \u003cstrong\u003eadjust your saddle's Flair or Flair MKII Air Flocking System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe operate out of the zip code \u003cstrong\u003e94505\u003c\/strong\u003e. Travel costs associated with your appointment are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst 75 miles are FREE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$.75 \/ mile thereafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other travel costs, such as flights, car rentals, or hotels, will be your responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will \u003cstrong\u003eassess the fit of your current saddle at the time of your appointment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and compare and contrast the results from our Saddle Gauge and tracings with your existing saddle's build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you currently own a WOW\u003c\/strong\u003e, we'll check that the build is correct for your horse and adjust the panels and headplate for you. We can either swap headplates at no cost, or sell you an additional headplate for $90. \u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment of your saddle's Flair or Flair MKII Air Flocking Systems is included in the cost of this appointment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a wool-flocked WOW Saddle, \u003cstrong\u003ewe offer full re-flocking service \u003c\/strong\u003eat an additional cost of $180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, \u003cstrong\u003ewe offer back casting services at an additional cost\u003c\/strong\u003e using one of two kits, depending on the facilities available at the time of your appointment. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please let us know when we're scheduling your appointment. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe do not otherwise carry these casting kits in our mobile unit\u003c\/span\u003e. EQUImeasure casts, which require an oven be available, are $300, and SaddleCasts, which do not require pre-heating and are cured by UV light, are $250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur In-Person Fitting \u0026amp; Adjustment Service is $250.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you would like to have a precision-cut, 3D model of your horse's back made from our 3D scan, the cost is $350. With these models, you can quickly and easily compare your horse's back to its state at the time of the scan, or use the negative model while saddle shopping. Both models can be broken down and stored flat, and both come with custom cases for long-term storage. These options are perfect for young horses, horses in training, and horses going through rehab. We can order these models for you at any time after your appointment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelfina Saddlery's 110-Point In-Person Horse \u0026amp; Rider Saddle Fitting \u0026amp; Adjustment Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse of the WOW Saddle Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse of the WOW Contact Mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse of the WOW Billet Simulation Straps to determine ideal deployment of your horse's girthing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull recording of the appointment using the Pivo Pod MAX Equestrian\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFull 3-D wither tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFull topline tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse of a Digital Angle Finder to determine your horse's shoulder width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFull, millimetric-precise 3D scan of your horse's back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFull conformational analysis of your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnder-saddle evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn-hand movement evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCataloging and measurement of your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnder-saddle Flair or Flair MKII adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation of your horse's conformation and your body's conformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment of you in your current saddle that allow us to see your horse's current way of going and establish his baseline behavior under saddle. \u003c\/strong\u003eYou will be asked to perform a series of movements, including all three gaits in both directions, plus a few jumps (if you're a jumper) at your normal schooling height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse of the WOW Saddle Gauge to determine two potential saddle builds that will work for your horse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to the available settings and options on the Saddle Gauge, there are always several combinations that could work for any given animal. Use of the Saddle Gauge is vital to ensure the saddle you currently own still fits your horse's body, as its likely undergone changes since he was initially fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-dimensional wither \u0026amp; topline tracing\u003c\/strong\u003e that we will keep on record. If you would like your own copy, we're happy to make a second tracing for you to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill photos to analyze your horse's current build and conformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe'll discuss any injuries or medical treatments you have undergone. \u003c\/strong\u003eWOW Saddles offer dozens of options to compensate for riders suffering with back pain, hip pain, hip replacement, seat discomfort, and many more common issues.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe'll tack up and head to the arena to adjust your saddle's Flair or Flair MKII Air Flocking System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWOW Saddles are perfect for every horse, but suit horses with difficult or challenging conformation best. 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