Can We Talk About How GENIUS the WOW Saddles fitting Gauge Actually Is?
You know what most saddle fitting relies on?
Someone's experienced eye
A bendy wire template
Hoping for the best
Vibes
Don't get me wrong—experience matters! But wouldn't it be nice to have some actual objective measurements backing up those vibes?
Enter: The WOW Saddle Gauge
This isn't just a fancy measuring tape. This is engineering precision meeting saddle fitting.
What Makes It Different:
- Measures the actual angle of your horse's back - Not just width, but the shape of the wither slope and back contour
- Gives you specific gullet plate numbers - No guessing "Is this medium or medium-wide?" You get an actual number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
- Objective and repeatable - Check fit today, check it again in 3 months, and you'll know EXACTLY what's changed (not just "hmm, feels different?")
Empowers owners - Learn to use it yourself and you can monitor fit between professional appointments
Traditional saddle fitting often involves making a template, ordering a tree, waiting weeks, and then... hoping it fits when it arrives.
The Really Cool Bit:
WOW flipped this! The gauge tells you exactly which gullet plate your horse needs. You order that plate (or swap from one you already have), and it takes literally 5 minutes to change.
No waiting weeks for a new saddle. No "close enough" fitting. No expensive reflocking hoping to make a wrong tree work.
Just: Measure. Select. Fit. Done.
It's Like the Difference Between:
Saying "I think I'm a size 8 shoe, maybe 8.5?"
Actually measuring your foot and knowing you're precisely 25.5cm
Why are we OK with guessing for our horses when we can actually measure?
If you've never seen a WOW Saddle Gauge in action, book a demo! Watching your horse's back be measured with actual engineering precision instead of hopeful approximation is genuinely satisfying.
(Yes, I'm a saddle fitting nerd. No, I will not apologize. )
emma@thefittedhorse.co.uk
07359 205538
Because guessing isn't good enough when it comes to your horse's comfort!