Have a helper stand your horse square on level ground (cement if possible). Stand your horse with his head straight ahead & in a normal position, not up in the air & not on the ground. Take pictures of your horse from a 90-degree angle of his shoulder. Take a couple of shots from the left & right sides. Next, take a few shots from behind your horse. You may have to stand on a ladder or bucket. Clip your horse’s mane up with a clothespin or clip, so we can see both shoulders. We need the wither area & not the rear. Pictures of the horse with the current saddle alone & with the rider may also help. We’ll need to know the fit & brand of the saddle pictured. If it is a Double J saddle, provide the saddle’s serial number (stamped in the gullet area). You may also consider our saddle Demo Program.

For a $200 fee, we will custom-fit your horse with a saddle tree at our shop in Yoakum, TX. This is the absolute best way to ensure proper fit for your horse. We offer a wide range of fitting trees to accommodate a diverse variety of horses. So if you are in the area, bring your horse down and we will set our trees directly on the horse and see which fit is best.

The fee is 100% refundable upon purchase of your Double J Saddle from Double J Saddlery

Using the correct pad & cinch can also help fit. We do recommend using a minimal amount of saddle pad. Too much padding can adversely affect saddle fit. We recommend mohair girths and nylon tie straps.

For info on our 3-way rigging, take a look at our Saddle Page.

Feel free to call us @ 1-800-669-2535 with any questions or to book a demo saddle.