All our products are unsurpassed in the realm of horse riding equipment. With three decades dedicated to research and development, we've honed our designs to deliver maximum Ethical Equine Performance (EEP) always at the forefront of our thinking.

Ethical Equine Performance

“A way of going that is offered willingly and that is as close to the horse’s natural unrestricted ability.”

David Kempsell MD First Thought Equine Ltd

The DMK range of saddles are designed with a focus on a sole discipline. The seats and flaps are fixed, and therefore are not interchangeable. An advantage of this is that the block can be placed higher on the seat/flap, which provides superior support for the rider through any movement.
A perfect example of this is our Pinnacle Dressage Saddle below.

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Our Competitor range is entirely modular, meaning all of its components are completely interchangeable throughout the life of the saddle. You can mix and match any seat, Flap, panel and headplate making it an ideal saddle for adapting to multiple disciplines and multiple horses

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The FreeSpace Bridle cheek pieces are held away from the face by a loosely fitted noseband, creating space between the cheek straps, noseband, and the horse’s head. The anatomical headpiece features soft, adjustable padding that provides a gap for the occipital bone and nuchal ligament. This ligament offers stability and elasticity to the cervical spine, linking to the supraspinous ligament that supports the back under the saddle.

The adjustable FreeSpace Browband prevents the headpiece from pressing into the base of the ears, avoiding discomfort that could increase stress and adrenaline levels. The padding also keeps the bridle away from the TMJ joint, a major area affecting the entire body, including the neck and abdominal muscles. Pressure on the TMJ joint can disrupt movement and hinder the horse’s ability to lift its back or maintain balance when turning.

The noseband allows for jaw movement and is supported by soft, shaped foam pads on the nasal bone and lower jaw. A properly fitted noseband avoids overtightening, which can cause tension and unsteady head carriage. Unique buckles positioned away from facial nerves and blood vessels ensure easy, quick adjustments.

THE GIRTH WITH SPACE TO MOVE

This new innovative patented design has an Active Cushion Sternum Plate that has two parts.

The outer is a reinforced plate that will not give under girth tension. This is spaced away from the horse by the Active Cushion which holds the Sternum Plate away from the horse’s rib cage. The Sternum Plate makes the girth straps bridge the pectoral muscles and it is this lack of pressure that is the key to allowing the horse to engage by the use of an unimpeded Rectus Abdominus and better leg retraction due to the Ascending Pectoral muscles not being squashed!

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