A Desired Result Inc. / Tack Shop in Sarasota, Florida

A poorly fitting saddle can adversely affect both horse and rider causing physical damage as well as behavior and training issues that can often be remedied, or improved by having the saddle properly evaluated by a Certified Master Saddle Fitter. Provided there is ample room in the panels, and tree / gusset is correct for the horse, it may be possible that a flocking adjustment is all that is needed. In some cases, the saddle may need to be replaced.

We follow an established ten basic “scientific” objective standards in determining whether a saddle properly fits. All ten have been developed in conjunction with veterinary and other equine professionals’ input regarding the health, welfare and anatomy of the horse. There are many other considerations which are also taken into account i.e. the size and riding ability of the rider, the horse’s way of going (no two are alike!), conformation, symmetry, and medical condition. A truly competent Saddle Fitter will take all of these factors into account before recommending a solution to any saddle-fitting dilemma; therein lies the “art” of saddle-fitting – the ability to see beyond objective measures in order to understand how other factors may contribute to a “saddle-fitting” problem.

We are here to service all your saddle fitting requirements. We work out of a 31' RV so all services are carried out on-site. We not only do flocking adjustments, we offer tree adjustments, custom shimming options (all sims are hand cut on-site to each horse's individual needs). Shims used because of an ill fitting saddle are a temporary band-aide until a proper saddle can be found. Some other reasons we use shims is for horses that are recovering from injury or lack of work and have lost their top-line. Once the top-line starts to recover, a proper saddle fitting/adjustment can be done.

We no longer travel to any other state because we want to focus all of our time in providing our services in Florida.

We cover ALL of Florida

Specialties

Custom Equipment Dressage Saddles Eventing & Hunter Jumper Tack Eventing Gear Jumping Equipment Paso Fino Saddles Saddle Alterations Saddle Fitting Service Saddle Pads Skito Saddle Pads Special Orders Welcome! Tack & Leather Repair Tack for Children & Youth Used Saddles & Tack