Saddle features

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.

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.

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.

The billet system in Hrímnir saddles increases the stability of the saddle. All saddles are fitted with two billet straps on either side. The front billet strap is connected to the front part of the saddle tree and will hold the saddle steady. The rear billet strap is attached to a V- shaped balance strap. This system prevents the saddle from bouncing up and down, as well as swinging from side to side and sliding forward.

This revolutionary system allows the tree width to be modified to the withers and back of any horse, or as the horse grows and changes. By adjusting the Xchange® gullet individually, pressure points in the front part of the horse’s back are avoided and the weight distribution of the saddle is optimized.

Most of our saddle panels are filled with Bayflex® foam. It offers maximum comfort, flexibility, and memory, and results in the extraordinary support and balance of the saddle. The material adapts to the shape of both rider and horse, allowing more precise aids and free movement of the horse. 

The DuPont® saddle tree is one of the most technically advanced spring saddle trees in the world. It follows the movements of the horse especially well. This saddle tree is designed to position the rider near the center of the saddle for even weight distribution across the panels.