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The Hrímnir Heritage saddle, developed in close cooperation with team Hrímnir rider Viðar Ingólfsson, merges tradition and innovation to enhance comfort and adaptability for both horse and rider. This saddle combines the most popular features of our other saddles in one model, making it suitable for a wide range of horses and riders.

Traditional saddles with a conventional wool or wool/synthetic mix filling need about six months of regular riding to settle into the shape of the horse's back and at this time the first re-stuffing is already required. This is because wool does not go back to its original shape and the panels can become asymmetrical or develop hardened bulky spots, as the filling shifts or bunches together. This can cause soreness for the horse.

Our saddles are expertly designed by saddle makers, trainers, and veterinarians in close cooperation. The seat is balanced correctly on the panels for even weight distribution on the horse’s back.

To ensure that the ride is a pleasure for both rider and horse, it is essential that the saddle fits the horse, and is positioned correctly on its back. The saddle should allow the horse free movement and the development of a round and well-balanced topline. The saddle needs to be in the right position on the horse’s back in order to judge its fit, and to allow the horse correct movement.

Our different saddle models have different seat depths. The depth of the seat influences how the rider is supported in the saddle. A deep seat usually supports the rider in a more upright and aligned position, and offers more support, especially in trot and canter.

Our saddles are available in sizes 16,5” (Pro, Elite and Heritage), 17” and 17.5”.These sizes refer to the size of the saddle tree, which is measured from the middle of the cantle to one of the saddle nails on the pommel.

A good saddle offers the right balance of strength and flexibility. It allows supple and round movements of the horse’s back, because the saddle moves within itself from front to back and side to side. A good saddle allows natural movement in both horse and rider without losing its stability.

We recommend oiling your new saddle before first use with a high quality leather oil.To avoid rubbing the finish off or scratching the grain of the leather of a new saddle, do not ride in the saddle until it has been properly oiled. The purpose of oiling the saddle before use is for comfort and prevention of wear and tear, rather than to achieve a deeper coloration.

Before our saddles leave the manufacturer, they go through strict quality inspection. The saddles are carefully inspected by a qualified saddle maker for the following

Saddle leather should be soft and supple, not stiff and hard. The old adage applies: You get what you pay for. Price is not always the only indication of quality, so these points help judge whether or not you will get your money's worth. The most durable leather dyes are "drum-dyed" in a type of washing machine action, completely bathing the hide. The dye easily comes off of "spray-painted" hides which are common in cheap saddles.