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THE FEMALE SADDLE SPECIALIST
Where Fit is Everything!
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Participate, Learn And Experience Our
PROFESSIONAL
80 POINT SADDLE FIT
EVALUATION EVENT
+ Learn the secrets of riding pain free for you & your horse.
"A simple step by step process that greatly improves the health, behaviour and performance of both horse and rider!"
The #1 Best Online Saddle Fit Evaluation Program in the Industry!
One of our Team Members will work with you 1 on 1, long distance to assist you with assessing the fit of your current saddle. Through this online process, you will find out exactly what you & your horse need and get the answers to all your questions.
+ Includes 2 Free Bonus Video Training Seminars from our world renowned Saddlefit4Life® courses, designed to teach you how to protect horse & rider from saddle related injury and damage. ($100 Value)
QUICKLY DISCOVER IF YOUR
SADDLE IS HURTING YOU OR YOUR HORSE
AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!
($100 Value)
(Do it at home with no expensive tools)
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CHANGING THE LIVES OF HORSES & RIDERS WORLDWIDE
Join 65,000+ riders who are actively using Schleese Saddles to ride pain free for horse and rider!
200,000
Horses
Analyzed
6,000
Riders We Help Per Year
38+yrs
In Research & Saddle
Innovations
2.6million views
On our educational
videos
200,000
Horses
Analyzed
6,000
Riders We Help Per Year
38+yrs
In Research & Saddle
Innovations
2.6million views
On our educational
videos
ALL SADDLES ARE NOT CREATED EQUALLY
Even a horse with a perfectly fitted saddle will never be fully protected from long term damage if the saddle is not suited to the anatomical build of the rider.
That is why we use our Professional 80-Point Saddle Fit Evaluation to custom fit each saddle and take into account rider anatomy. We also understand that a horse & rider are constantly changing so we built our saddles to be infinitely adjustable to accommodate for growth and development.
"The secret to a well-behaved and healthy horse is a well-fitted saddle which provides complete back freedom. We help riders find answers to improve balance and comfort for increased enjoyment of riding."
Jochen Schleese
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
EXPERIENCE THE TRUE BENEFITS AND UNDENIABLE RESULTS OF A CUSTOM FIT SADDLE
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
EXPERIENCE THE TRUE BENEFITS AND UNDENIABLE RESULTS OF A CUSTOM FIT SADDLE
MALE VS FEMALE SADDLE?
Video
SADDLE HURTING YOUR HORSE?
Video
CAUSES OF RIDER PAIN?
Video
We must ask ourselves...
Click below to learn how Schleese's Innovative Saddle Design &
80-Point Saddle Fit Evaluation solves these issues.
"The changes the Schleese ‘LightFlight’ saddle has made for this mare is incredible - she is a different horse!"
Chakira B. was extremely sensitive under saddle and was spooky and difficult at shows. Within a month of using my custom fit Schleese LightFlight saddle, she had almost confirmed changes. Now she had space in the gullet channel to lift her back and now has beautiful uphill changes. She has made incredible progress in the warm-up arena at shows! With the Schleese ‘LightFlight’ saddles, the toplines of our other imported horses build up more easily and with regular chiropractic maintenance, they also have no back issues when palpated even when months go by between checkups.
Jordan Matrisian
Gerber, CA
"If you want a saddle that is truly customized for you and your horse AND will be able to change and adapt as your horse develops, Schleese is your answer!"
My little TB gelding developed muscle and movement that I had not thought possible and his overall comfort and soundness very vastly improved after 6 months in his Schleese saddle. Every event horse I’ve owned since has been fitted with a Schleese saddle. When the horse is free to move and use his body without pain or hindrance, the benefits are endless. If you want a saddle that is truly customized for you and your horse AND will be able to change and adapt as your horse develops, Schleese is your answer!
Martha Wunder
New Tripoli, PA
"The science behind saddle fitting and the lengths the team went to was unlike any saddle fitting I had ever seen!"
The very first thing I was drawn to by Schleese was their meticulous saddle fitting program. I have confidence knowing each time I ride my horses in a Schleese that the saddle is fit to their particular needs and that it can be adjusted to fit their ever-changing bodies as they develop. While my top priority is knowing my horses are comfortable it is the icing on the cake that the saddles are so comfortable for riders too! I am so grateful for the support of Schleese and could not be happier riding and representing them every day.
Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen
Harvard, MA
DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
40+ YEARS JOCHEN HAS BEEN HELPING IMPROVE THE COMFORT, FREEDOM, VITALITY & WELL-BEING OF HORSE & RIDER.
Jochen Schleese's passion in life is to protect horse & rider from long-term damage through properly fitted saddles & ongoing education.
Jochen is the author of the best-selling book, “Suffering in Silence: The Saddle Fit Link to Physical and Psychological Trauma in Horses” and is known as the leading expert in the field. He has won many awards for his contribution to the equine world and has been featured in Wall Street Journal & Discovery Channel.
Jochen Schleese's passion in life is to protect horse & rider from long-term damage through properly fitting saddles & ongoing education.
Jochen is the author of the best-selling book, “Suffering in Silence: The Saddle Fit Link to Physical and Psychological Trauma in Horses” and is known as the leading expert in the field. He has won many awards for his contribution to the equine world and has been featured in Wall Street Journal & Discovery Channel.
MASTER YOUR SADDLE FIT
SOLUTIONS TO FIT YOUR TIME, YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOUR BUDGET
Exclusive FREE Training Reveals
DISCOVER the 4 LINE TECHNIQUE To Finding The Perfect Spot For Your Saddle Every Time & Much More!
Without expensive tools and just a piece of chalk.
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SCHLEESE COMMUNITY
2,625,000 +
Join the growing herd of riders (Pun Intended), we've helped through our online youtube videos, live saddle fit events and SaddleFit4Life education courses.
Learn for yourself the difference a well-fitting saddle can make for you – and your horse!
The Best Time to Start Benefitting is NOW!
DID YOU KNOW...
Any pressure over 4.66kPa on your horse's back causes all oxygen, blood and nutrient flow to be restricted to the muscle tissue, ultimately causing long term damage!
AND the most terrifying thing is most saddles used today are well over this number!
JOIN OUR #ASKJOCHEN MONTHLY LIVESTREAM Q&As -- And Learn tips like this, as well as ask Jochen Schleese any burning question you might have! We will also share simple tips and tricks you can apply TODAY to improve your overall riding experience!
"THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ONLINE. IT HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH IN UNDERSTANDING BOTH Mine AND MY HORSE'S BODy."
Jillian Kreinbring, M.S.
~ LESS PRESSURE = LESS PAIN, DISCOMFORT & INJURY ~
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#ASKJochen
Monthly Livestream Q&As
Our goal was to create a platform we could connect with our community on a monthly basis and help answer any question you might have when it comes to all things saddle related. Plus it's a great way for you to meet other like minded individuals and potentially create long lasting friendships!
Join now and get the opportunity to pick the brain of the mastermind behind Schleese's revolutionary saddle design & saddle fit evaluation system.
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*Not sure if your saddle is causing damage to you or your horse?
"If you could build your own saddle would you build it to fit your horse standing still or to work with your horse in motion? -- That's the idea of custom fit!"
Join Over 200,000+ Happy Customers
"The Schleese team is just as meticulous about the health and well-being of the horses as we are."
They will take their time with you and your horse until they get everything just right. We have so many different types and shapes of horses coming through our barn. Schleese works with each horse individually. We have at least 5-6 different models of Schleese saddles in our barn at any given time. Prior to our knowledge of Schleese’s expert customization, we would tell riders to try the model of saddle they like (usually on a saddle stand) and then have it fit for their horse. We now see that the horse chooses the model and fit. The rider immediately feels better because the horse goes happily forward with much more ease of motion. It’s such a satisfying feeling when we have horses re-checked for fit and see that they have gained much more muscle over their top lines!
TODD Bryan // The Bryan Center
"Schleese is your Answer!"
I have been a Schleese client for over 10 years. I was first introduced to Schleese by a dressage friend, who convinced me to purchase a saddle for my spindly little TB gelding at the time. After six months in his custom Schleese saddle, he was no longer spindly! He developed muscle and movement that I had not thought possible and his overall comfort and soundness were vastly improved. Needless to say, I was hooked and every event horse I’ve owned since has been fitted with a Schleese saddle! Schleese truly puts the horse’s comfort and performance front and center. When the horse is free to move and use his body without pain or hindrance, the benefits are endless. He won’t be compensating and overloading his joints. Resistance behaviors are diminished. Your horse will enjoy his work and be able to reach his full potential. Schleese is also constantly developing new and better technologies, allowing their clients to take advantage of the most cutting-edge saddles available. If you want a saddle that is truly customized for you and your horse AND will be able to change and adapt as your horse develops, Schleese is your answer!
Martha Wunder // New Tripoli, PA
"On the same wavelength as myself..."
Dear Jochen: Several years ago I read a review of your book, ordered it immediately, read it several times over & realized that here was someone that was on the same wavelength as myself. This was re-emphasized over the last several days. It was a real pleasure to meet you in person, learn from you & feel inspired to continue to keep trying to improve the lot of the horse.
DR. Sue DYSON // MA, VetMD, PhD, DEO, FRCVS