{"product_id":"in-person-110-point-horse-rider-saddle-fitting-assessment-please-read-full-description","title":"In Person 110-Point Horse \u0026 Rider Saddle Fitting \u0026 Assessment - 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\u003eOur 110-Point Horse \u0026amp; Rider Saddle Fit Assessment 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. Our Saddle Fit Assessments include d\u003cstrong\u003eemo rides in two custom-made saddles \u003c\/strong\u003ebased on the Saddle Gauge results \u003cstrong\u003eduring your appointment\u003c\/strong\u003e. The saddles will be made in our mobile workshop while we take a brief 15 - 30 minute break from your appointment. \u003cstrong\u003eYour horse will then have the opportunity to try both fits and select \u003cem\u003ehis\u003c\/em\u003e favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once the correct fit has been determined, we'll \u003cstrong\u003ewalk you through selection and design of your new, custom WOW Saddle\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 Service is $250 for customers who will be ordering a new, custom WOW Saddle. Once you've decided to move forward, we'll apply the full cost of this appointment ($250) to the price of your new saddle, making this appointment totally free!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you would like to take the results of our Assessment and shop for a WOW Saddle elsewhere, the cost of the appointment is $300.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are having a custom-made saddle created by another manufacturer, we can send the results of our 3D scan to them so they can recreate your horse's exact back in their shop using the TOMAX Horse Back Simulator. The following Saddleries currently employ the use of the TOMAX Horse Back Simulator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeuber \u0026amp; Partner Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssence by Stefan Sens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairfax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrank Baines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKieffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorseStar Saddlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIberosattel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKarl Niedersus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Horobin Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasure Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaniel Beuse Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuido Netzer Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchleese Saddlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSommer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVale Brothers Saddles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelfina Saddlery's 110-Point In-Person Horse \u0026amp; Rider Saddle Fitting Assessment 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\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\u003eVideo assessments 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 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. Determining multiple builds allows us to build multiple demo saddles that all fit your horse properly, and then allow \u003cem\u003ehim\u003c\/em\u003e to pick \u003cem\u003ehis\u003c\/em\u003e favorite.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce your horse's saddle builds have been determined, we'll make you two demo saddles for you to try.\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll ask you to send us some photos of your horse standing square before your appointment so we can be sure to bring parts we think he may require. Both saddles will be made by our certified Saddle Fitters in our mobile workshop during your appointment. Total build time varies depending on complexity, but typically takes 15 - 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour horse will then try both builds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your horse will make clear which build he prefers; your Saddle Fitter will be comparing his movement, expression, engagement and demeanor to your first ride in his existing saddle at the start of your appointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce your horse has picked his favorite build, \u003cstrong\u003ewe'll tackle your wishlist of wants \u0026amp; needs and find a few models at the intersection of what both you and your horse need\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to their modular build and breadth of options available, there are over 1,981 WOW saddles available; ensuring your new WOW Saddle has exactly what both you \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e your horse want.\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. We frequently fit Iberian or Spanish breeds, which have broad, wide shoulders and low withers, horses with very forward girth grooves, slab-sided horses, herring-gutted horses, and horses with some extra 'flesh'. 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