Sophie Byford
I’ve ridden my horses exclusively in Wow Saddles since 2017, no other brand offers the innovation, attention to detail and commitment to both horse and rider comfort.
I have competed up to 3* with my top horse Handsome, but as he recovers from a tendon injury I am focusing on the next generation and am very excited to see what they can bring to the team. Handsome’s saddles have been temporarily fitted onto other horses while he’s recuperating so have not sat idle in the tack room.
My first WOW DMK was originally fitted to my 14.2hh event pony, it’s now been used on horses upto 18hh, and is my favourite for starting youngsters.
I now have a number of WOW saddles ranging from xc jump saddles to the latest Pinnacle dressage, due to the versatility of these saddles my fitter (Jenny Basham) is able to customise them to fit the wide range of horses I work with, and of course they all suit me perfectly!
Jenny always ensures my horses and I are able to concentrate on our work together, allowing me to ride with confidence and balance and ensuring excellent weight distribution, freedom of movement and comfort for my horses.
I use various WOW girths, all chosen to suit the individual needs of that horse. Most do particularly well in the FreeSpace, but I also love the Switcha for jumping and the Split Elegance is very useful, particularly for narrow horses.
I'm proud to represent a brand that truly understands and caters to the needs of both riders and horses from any discipline.