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I purchased 3 Black Country saddles from Trumbull Mountain Tack. I am so pleased to find a great tack store thousands of miles away. The staff are excellent in saddle fitting via pictures and tracings!
I love all my saddles and nothing has ever come close to the quality and comfort. Its all I ride in.
Denise, WI USA - July 2010
I received my Black Country Equinox last week and have ridden in it every day! I had the pleasure of riding in a demo model Black Country Celeste while waiting for my Equinox, and it too was a wonderful saddle, so the choice was not easy! The Equinox is a beautiful saddle and it was a pleasure to deal with Patti Merli, professional saddle fitter, here in the US. She immediately knew the BCS endurance saddles would work for me. Thank you for your prompt service in making this saddle. As an endurance type rider, this saddle is comfortable for me and my horse for hours. My vet is so pleased with the change in my horses back since riding in the BCS saddles. Thank you very much for taking so much pride in your work and producing such great and beautiful saddles.
April, NC - USA - June 2010
I\\\'ve tried many saddles on my pony since I bought him 2.5 years ago and nothing would fit. It was getting to the point where I thought I would only ever be able to ride him bareback, until Paula from Saddleworld in Canberra Australia and Black Country Saddles came to the rescue. Through this wonderful combination of exceptional craftsmanship from Black Country Saddles, and Paula Jeffrey\'s expertise in saddle fit and horse care, my pony has a wonderful saddle that not only fits him, but looks great and makes him a much happier pony.
The saddle was custom made by Black Country Saddles and I am so pleased with its quality. I am very proud to ride my pony in this saddle and I can\'t thank you and Paula from Saddleworld enough,for taking the time to get it right\', especially considering all my ponies conformation issues including a very short and curvey back.
This is a beautifully made saddle and well worth the money. Thank you for getting me back in the saddle again.
Dee, NSW - Australia
I\\\'m so excited about finally getting my very own Black Country saddle. I have ridden in many high end saddles and NONE compared to the comfort and fit of the BCs. It\\\'s much like riding in melted chocolate :)
Kelly H, NJ, USA May 2010
A few months ago Heleen Klumper sold me a Black Country Adelinda dressage saddle.
My first impression was : what a beautiful, good looking quality saddle.
It’s always very exciting to buy new brand, and not easy because I ride different kind of horses, but Heleen looked at the horses and advised me of this saddle, which is suprisingly fitting all of my horses well.
My first ride in the saddle was unbelievable, after 3 pases in trot all of my horses gave a sigh and began to move with more shoulder freedom.
The saddle is so stable and stays behind the shoulders, I see my horses developing more muscles in places which I thought they were already developed.
My seat is independent and natural, I don’t have to think about it at all.
The saddle is used very intensive, but the panels are still in shape now, and I love the Oxblood colour.
Yvette van Wezel, The Netherlands - January 2010
Black country saddles have been the fit for me for 15+ years. My horses love them, I love them and the ability to be able to re-flock them is paramount. I ride several horses and the black country team is helpful and supportive in keeping them fitted in order to achieve the utmost performance from my horses. The quality and craftsmanship is evident in their durability and comfort
What ever your disciplne I recommend them. Being a three-day eventer I ride in a different saddle for each of the three phases
Cathy Wieschhoff, 4* International 3-day event rider
Paula's service & advice was outstanding. I have a very difficult to fit thoroughbred. After trying many different saddles to no avail we decided
to have a BC Bellissima made to fit. It is a very comfortable saddle for both horse & rider. I often receive comments on how lovely the saddle looks. I have now been riding in the Bellissima for a number of months & I am extremely happy with it.
We then wanted to purchase a jump saddle for the same horse so lots of different brands were tried but once again it was the BC that was a
perfect fit.
Recently my Australian Stock Horse finished a growth spurt which took him
from a medium gullet to an extra wide fitting. Once again we tried a large
number of different saddles & believe it or not the BC was the closest fit.
We ordered the Eloquence this time to be custom made. We fitted it yesterday
& it looks great, can't wait to ride in it.
I can highly recommend Paula at Saddleworld Canberra. Her knowledge,
patience and expertise are exceptional. There are no compromises or hard sell tactics, just good old fashioned service & quality advice.
Despite having two differently shaped horses I now have three BC saddles that I am extremely happy with.
I am impressed that the turn around time from order to arrival from England is so quick. It is wonderful having such a service so readily available to us. Paula & Saddleworld Canberra coupled with Black Country Saddles are a wonderful team.
Tanya, NSW Australia - December 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I bought a Vinici dressage saddle back this past summer from Trumbull Mtn. It was the best easiest saddle fitting/trial
experience I have ever had. I LOVE this saddle and so does my mare. My mare
was very clear about which saddle she preferred, this was the only one that
when set on her back she didn't try to bite me. Luckily for me it too was
the one I favored. Thanks again
Leslie, MA USA - December 2009
This is another company that you will be hearing more about. The quality of their saddles is superb, and best of all, they fit! This company has gone way beyond the average in listening and responding to customer comments, and we feel that they make some of the finest saddles found today. The flocking in the panels is a soft, resilient wool that is supple and comfortable for the horse. Their saddles are available in many different leathers, and they are able to accommodate custom specification in remarkably short turn around time.
Trumbull Mountain Tack Shop, Vermont USA
You will be both excited to know, I was able to ride in the new Equinox saddle on Saturday at the Foxcatcher ride! I set it up, and took a short 1/2 hour walk at the ride site on Friday in it, and decided to go ahead and start with it on Saturday. Well, not only was it comfortable for me, but seem to fit Otis perfectly! I can’t believe it didn’t even need break in time! His back was in perfect condition after more than a 9 hour ride! I can’t say enough positive things about your saddle! I also wanted to mention the increase in stride Otis had, due to using his back muscles so freely! What a bonus!
Connie Walker, USA Endurance Pan-Am Gold Medallist
The Black Country Vinici I have is lovely, my older stallion is riding daily in it and his extensions have improved he is looser in his back and free in the shoulder. His other saddle I believe bound him too much he also has NO reaction when you palpate his back now, the chiropractor was very impressed.
Kim – Engage Saddles
I find my Black Country Eloquence offers my horses the best possible design to maximize their efforts in comfort during training and competition. In addition, the fine workmanship and high quality leather gives me confidence that my saddle will stand up to the rigors of my training schedule. The options available on this saddle allow me to address the unique needs of each horse I train.
Claudia Tarlov, Dressage rider and trainer, USA
Saddle is great and I am looking forward to getting a lot of use out of it. I got to ride in it only once so far and it amazes me how much happier he is. You guys are the best and I can not thank you enough for giving the best trial anyone could wish for and for your expertise in fitting horses. It has been an absolute pleasure and I wish you all the continued success. Even though I am now a huge fan of Black Country, I am a bigger fan of Trumbull Mt. Tack! I’ll be back!
Kerry, USA July 2009
The colour is beautiful, the two colours of the leather makes it very special. The service Mieke from Zadelcheck is excellent; she takes all the time for the client and is a perfectionist. The most important thing, it feels very good, to ride my horse with it and my horse also gives the impression to be happy with the saddle. You may be proud of your job.
Letty, The Netherlands July 2009
Lovely saddle, great fit very comfortable, huge thank you to Paula from Saddleworld Canberra for freeing my horses from years of badly fitting saddles! And Black Country for finally making a saddle that fits!!
Bronwen, NSW Australia May 2009
The NEW Ricochet Hunter Jump Saddle
That’s great! It certainly has been a wonder saddle for Red. I continue to be very comfortable in it myself, and I can’t believe how much happier and more willing Red is. I hope more thoroughbred jumpers find it helpful too!
Chelsey, USA November 2008
I have a VERY hard to fit big shouldered wide backed QH. I had tried a ton of different saddles, and nothing was ever wide enough. I was getting extremely frustrated. When no one was able to help me, I resorted to spending hours on-line researching saddles. I finally came across Black Country on Trumbull Mountain Tack’s website, and the Quantum X seemed like an answer to a prayer. It was more than I wanted to spend, but at this point, I didn’t have much of a choice. I contacted Sara at Trumbull Mtn, and after talking with her, decided to give it a try. Every other saddle I had tried to this point was not only not wide enough, but none of them felt right to me. They either put me out of balance, were uncomfortable, or the blocks jabbed my legs.
Well, the moment I got in the Quantum, I was sold. It was extremely comfortable, put me in the correct position, and I did not even feel the blocks. While the first saddle she sent me was too wide (it was an XW), I sent Sara some wither tracings back with the saddle, and she sent me back a wide tree. He actually measured a little bit wider than wide, but we were hoping that with the Freedom tree, he would have enough room. It fit him perfectly, so I put it to the test out at our foxhunting territory with a vigorous cross country ride. It passed with flying colors! It fits my horse beautifully, it fits me perfectly, and I absolutely love it! I was convinced I was going to have to get used to an uncomfortable saddle as long as it would fit my horse, but I didn’t need to. It was a lot easier to spend that much on a saddle that not only fit my horse, but me as well. It is a beautiful saddle, and I am very happy with it. Thank you!
Bernadette, FL, USA September 2008
We are both absolutely delighted with the stunning GPD that Chris Todd recommended for us. The fit is superb and it gives my horse’s huge shoulders plenty of room to move as well as accommodating my long legs
The advice and service given by Chris has been second to none and I have had no hesitation recommending Jobsons of Alnwick and Black Country Saddles.
Nick is the envy of the yard!
Wendy - Tyne and Wear, England June 2008
In the past 2 years I have purchased both a jumping and dressage saddle from Black Country Saddles. Both of these have surpassed my expectations in terms of the quality of craftsmanship, comfort and fit for both myself and my horse.
Brenda from Tacknology helped me select the models which would be most beneficial, your ability to take her measurements and create saddles that so accurately embody them truly impressed me.
Both saddles are exactly what I wanted when I started my search.
Anna - NH, USA September 2007
Crimson and I are sssoooo very pleased with our new Equinox saddle. I cannot thank you enough for your patience and diligence in your efforts to create a saddle that fits both of us.
What a concept - deceptively simple, but, oh so elusive. We’re all set and I am anticipating many many happy hours in the saddle. Thank you
Jane - OK, USA August 2007
Well, I rode in my new Eden and it was excellent. It fits her like a glove. I’ll admit to being surprised at how well it fit. I was doubtful that you could get it that good just from pictures and tracings. Every saddle I tried on Angel (and that was a lot) was low in the front or if it wasn’t, the tree points were digging into her. I had to prop everything up with towels and girth covers just to get a good feel of it. So, it was level and even on her right out of the box…amazing. I feel like I rode forever last night and did lots and lots of sitting trot just because it was so comfortable!
Thank you so much for a great saddle!
Christine - RI, USA February 2007
I recently purchased this saddle from Trumbull Mountain (excellent customer service!!!!)First of all, Edie from Trumbull Mountain made is very easy to find a saddle for my Oldenburg/SF mare. She has a wide back and a huge shoulder. After discussing all the option and problems of finding a fitting saddle for my mare, we came up with the Eloquence. Promptly, I receive a trial saddle and from the first moment I liked it. It fits my mare wonderfully, it fits me, the leather is super soft, the construction superb. The Eloquence is a very good choice for wide backed warmbloods. There are also several option available (I think all without charge). I could fine tune the saddle more to my likings and needs. My horse and I am more than happy with this saddle.
If I ever need another saddle, it’s going to be a Black Country.
Mich, USA January 2007
After many trials of many brands of demo saddles....I custom ordered this Black Country saddle from Engage Saddles at Ocean Heights Farm in NJ, July 2005. My dressage instructor has a BC saddle that I fell in love with and could find nothing to even come close during my months of demos, so I had to have one. Kim at Engage Saddles was so very helpful and accommodating regarding withers tracings, photos and helping me decide on custom options choices. These saddles are made in England, and Kim communicated very well directly with them about building this saddle. Custom order only took about 3 1/2 weeks!!
I can’t say enough about how nice Black Country saddles are!! The options for customizing your saddle choice are innumerable and at NO EXTRA COST. I got the Eden saddle, because I wanted the deepest seat, and they built it with a Vinici flap style (monoflap). I chose wool serge covering for my panels and it has held up very well, it’s cooler and conforms to horse very well, and no saddle pad slippage at all!! They have many wonderful leather choices too. I love absolutely everything about this saddle!!
Quality: I have the schrumph leather seat and it is very durable and does not show marks very easily, but it is still soft and grippy. The serge on the panels on the underside of the saddle is holding up very well, I am happy I chose it. The stitching and construction is impeccable. Summary: I am very impressed with the personalized service and helpfulness of the Black Country saddle makers. I would have a hard time finding a better saddle, and the price is much more reasonable than others of the same quality. If you can find one second hand don’t pass it up!!
TX USA December 2006
I was on what seemed to be an endless saddle search for Safi, my wide, short backed Icelandic.
After many demo’s we ended up with a Black Country Equinox from Trumbull Mountain Tack in Vermont.
IT ARRIVED! And it is better than my expectations. We had a perfect ride yesterday. Safi (who can be pokey at times) moved out better than he ever has. I attribute that to the great fit, (we got the x-tra wide tree) and the close contact you get with a mono-flap.
Keeping a centred seat as effortless, the narrow twist lets my legs hang comfortably underneath me (rather than being splayed out to the sides, as with every other saddle I tried), so I could actually give leg cues.
I worked with Nancy who answered every question and understood my concerns. Not everyone could afford one, but if you can manage it, it is well worth it. I splurged and bought the Equinox II, but I got exactly what I wanted. Oh, and did I mention it’s beautiful; I was just going for a great fit so this is just a bonus. Thank you all for your advice and help in putting us in such a fabulous saddle.
Janine –n- Safi, USA May 2006
I chose a GPD and contacted Anita at Colberry Equestrian who measured and ordered it for me. It is better than I expected: it fits beautifully, looks fabulous and is lovely to ride on. The whole process has been totally stress free. Thank you so much.
JN, Cheshire, May 2006
I have had a saddle custom made from your company via Katy at Saddleworld. It is the most comfortable saddle I have ever sat on and I am impressed by the quality and the standard of workmanship that has gone in to making it.
Thomas, Hertfordshire, UK March 2006
I ordered a made to measure Vinici jumping saddle and have now had it for just over a week. So far it has been a great success and have greatly enjoyed getting jumping again. Thank you very much for your help and my saddle is absolutely beautiful. I hope to have a lot of fun in it, in the coming season ahead.
W Cotter, Harrogate, UK March 2006
What can I say Thank You some how does not seem enough after searching for a saddle to fit my event horse Celtic Spring for over a year I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get one to fit!! After numerous failed attempts and badly fitting saddles finding a made to measure was becoming a pipe dream
After several consultations with Chris Todd saddle fitter from Jobsons and yourselves I now have TWO saddles that fit!! My Vinici Jump saddle made to suit me and my horse, now fits my long legs and my horses short back the saddle is proving to be very secure and comfortable, the Vinici Dressage saddle has significantly improved her way of going she is much looser through the back and I can sit on her during more active work. The quality of leather and workmanship is excellent, the service and advice I received is exceptional all in a short turnaround. Black Country Saddles really are a hidden gem.
C Makepeace, Co. Durham UK July 2005
I jumped in the Quantum this past winter and fell in love with it. . I was also very impressed with the quality I observed. Frequently you see saddles that are priced considerably higher and built using trash. In essence, Black Country produces an excellent product.
Thank you for your response. Good customer service is a rarity these days and that is another attribute that Black Country possesses.
Regards, KW, from FL April 2005
I have a very long thigh, though I'm 5'8" tall. A midget compared to you. I have a Black Country saddle. If you Google them you can learn more about them. What I’ve learned about the company is that they will customize a saddle to your specs for no extra charge and ship from England in 3 weeks. I have been dealing with them via e-mail and phone and I have to say I’ve never had better service. LOVE MY SADDLE!!
Found on a website chat room! 3/05
I purchased the Eloquence dressage saddle last fall and I am loving it! I have not only had it on my horse but several others belonging to my instructor. It has fit every horse well and the ride is wonderful. Thank you, Thank you!
Elleanor NY, USA 25/2/05
Just a quick note to thank you all for my saddle (Village Saddlery - black 18inch dressage) he obviously had the measurements spot on as the saddle is an excellent balanced fit, and exceptionally comfortable!
The quality is second to none - far superior to any of the others tried (and I’ve tried most of them, including all of the expensive ones endorsed by professional riders)
Anyway I thought I would you know that I am delighted with my saddle and next time I need a new one you will most certainly be first choice.
Susan P 3/2/05
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job on my saddle. Its fits perfectly and I am very thrilled with it! I am so appreciative and will gladly tell others about what a good job Black Country Saddles does! Thanks so much for the quick turnaround as well.
Rena Mastor 25/10/04
Thank you for my wonderful Wexford. I had despaired of ever finding a dressage saddle that fit my horse until fitter Nancy Shedrick put a Kur on him. When it came time to buy my first jump saddle...the same fruitless search ensued. Finally her partner, Brenda Hammar from Tacknology, suggested asking if Black Country would make a jump saddle for me on the Kur tree. When she called and described what I needed, she was told "that sounds like the new Wexford!" She sent my horse’s and my measurements to you and my saddle arrived before you left for your summer vacations. I have adored it. It’s so comfy and has made me feel very secure...something truly important for a 46 year old beginning jumper! You make lovely saddles and should be proud of your work.
KC, New Hampshire USA 26/10/04
Many thanks to you all for the huge effort involved to get the saddle I ordered through Colberry Equestrian. My daughter is absolutely delighted with every aspect of the saddle. This is the 3rd "made to measure" saddle we have had for this pony.....and the first one to fit correctly!! Needless to say it is our first Black Country saddle and the first time Anita and Colberry have been involved!!
The pony is really happy and my daughter feels secure when jumping. The vintage leather is beautiful!
Once again, thanks for you extra special efforts with a difficult fit!!
Regards P.S. 19/8/04
Have tried an Event on my TB mare, along with others from your range via Niki Combe at Wadswick, it had the additional little gusset piece which ensured perfect fitting for my TB mare, brilliant for those who have high withers like mine. Absolutely fantastic saddles, extremely comfortable and put together really well, a brilliant standard of work and a fantastic price for the quality.
I have been recommending to all and sundry!
August 2004
Thank you very much for your prompt reply I have been in touch with Andrew Allen and he came out today. I will be riding in my GPD this evening.
Which I did tonight and he feels more fluid and striding out really nicely now. I can't thank your company and Andrew Allen enough for your prompt action.
Elke Hamson, Happy Customer
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