Stackhouse Repanel?

[add_leg]

I have briefly spoken to David and Leslie and am on their list to come look at this saddle the next time they’re in town, but curious on if anyone else has gone through this.

Last year I purchased a used Stackhouse dressage saddle for a steal. I spoke with David and he pulled the original specs, we discussed the tree and I bought it. It was a great fit for me immediately, an okay fit for my horse, but within a short period became a not great fit. I’m not riding in it at all right now.

Looking for experiences if anyone has had David put new panels on a saddle or if you had someone else do it to a Stackhouse. I’m trying to decide between trying to sell it now or waiting for David to come and potentially still needing to sell it if new panels are prohibitive and/or not an option. Unsure of David’s timeline for being down here next as well, particularly since the Florida season is over.

[Equibrit]

Worth the wait.

[KellyS]

Wait for David and Leslie to come to you. It’s well worth it!

They fit from the tree up, and that’s what they need to do first before making adjustments elsewhere. I would highly recommend NOT having anyone else touch the saddle ~ let the experts who made it evaluate it and determine how to best make it work for you and your horse.

My husband and I have been riding in Stackhouse saddles for 20 years, and we’ve also ridden in just about every other brand. There is just no comparison in terms of quality, fit, and service when it comes to the saddles David and Leslie make.

We needed adjustments made on two saddles this winter: in both cases the pony and horse had greatly changed shape through muscle development and maturing into their full-bodied selves at 9 and 11 years of age. We were so happy with the evaluation and planned changes, and Leslie picked up on very subtle asymmetric shoulder musculature (combined with a short pony back) that was causing my saddle to twist.

The saddles are back, fit beautifully, and all of us—pony, horse, and riders—are happy.