Do your panels have a Stitch Line? Are they Tapered? There's a lot of mixed terminology, some outdated, so let's explain. Over the past two decades we have made incrimental improvements to all our products, whilst still ensuring cross-compatability, and this post applies to our panels and some changes we made in 2023. What are Stitch Line / No Stitch Line / Tapered / No Taper? In the beginning there was Flair. And Flair did not take up all the room in the front of the panel.

Most riders unknowingly sit with their weight distributed asymmetrically, and when this combines with a horse’s natural imbalances, it can affect both performance and comfort for horse and rider. To help riders understand this complex interaction, we’ve created a series of three videos explaining horse and rider asymmetry, how to diagnose these, and how corrective saddle fitting can make a real difference. Part 1 - How to spot asymmetry in horse riders Part 2 - How to Identi

Do you know how the trees of our saddles work? Back in 2003, our saddles featured heavier resin trees, but through continual innovation, we introduced a leather/plastic tree in 2006 and a fully plastic tree in 2015 with a carbon fibre Y-bar, making our saddles lighter yet stronger with each iteration. We haven't stopped there though, making new developments and tweaks, to ensure we're providing the best experience for you and your horse.

First Thought Equine Ltd (FTE) are proud to announce that we have been awarded Equestrian Equipment Retailer of the Year at the 2025...

We’re thrilled to share that David Kempsell of WOW Saddles features in The Bare Bones of the Matter – a brand-new online documentary...

Please note we will soon be closing our offices for our mid-September shutdown (12-21 September 2025) and our last working day is Thursday 11th September 2025 and we’ll be back in the office on Monday 22nd September.