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Inside the workshop [photos]
Every part of a WOW Saddle is made right here in our Kent countryside workshop. On 29 July 2025 we took a little wander around the...


WOW Saddles Featured in Your Horse Magazine and Horse & Hound This Month
WOW Saddles is proud to be featured in two of the UK’s leading equestrian publications this month: Your Horse and Horse & Hound . Your...


UK Hosepipe Bans & Your Horse
The welfare of animals is paramount as as such are protected during hosepipe bans, so you can continue to use hosepipes to look after your horse.
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS FROM REAL, EVERY DAY RIDERS ALL OVER THE WORLD

Gemma Hart
"When I first bought Rupert he came with a WOW dressage saddle. I wasn’t sure what all the fuss was about till I rode in it!!! Rupert was a sharp , young pony who moved very big for his size. I couldn’t believe how secure I felt in this saddle!!
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."

Amy Kate
The GP saddle from another horse was re-fitted by Michelle Lyall to suit Pie - no need for a new saddle! He's moving amazingly well in it. This weekend, Amy, Pie and their saddle plan some XC schooling. Hopefully also in the sunshine! Enjoy your riding this weekend!

Cassey Laroque
Lovely dressage shot
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.

Emma Csikos & Bruce
This stunning image is of Emma Csikos & Bruce O' looking fabulous!
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.

Toni & Piper
This photo is of @ourlittlegreycob (well actually her fabulous mum), and isn't it a great action shot! This fantastic pair have achieved so much since we started following their progress, we cant wait to see what is next!

Grace & Teddy
Even little people can appreciate the difference a WOW makes! The lovely Grace & Teddy are a perfect example of this!

Caroline Jüngling
My name is Caroline Jüngling and my horse, WP Hardcash Thunderstorm, and I are the European 3-Gait Grand Champion 2022 and German 3-Gait Champion 2023.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.

Emily Clapham
Emily Clapham with Dubay Z in the winning team at the Area 11 PC 110cm qualifier at Felbridge Showground last weekend. Happy horse and rider both looking fantastic in their WOW Saddle and girth!

Tim Smith
I have just realised that it's nearly 5 years since I first met Nicola Nicholls and bought my first WOW saddle .
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!

Dani
My very first ride in my new saddle with my FreeSpace girth was heaven!!!! I finally feel like I can work on my position and balance, and Dagger is moving so beautifully in it! We are starting him out right!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my saddle!!! THANK YOU so so so much!!!!

Isabella Delemarre & Merel Westebring on King Kayan E
A stand out image today, of Isabella Delemarre and Merel Westebring with King Kayan E Competing at the CVI Saumur- wearing a FreeSpace Girth.
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆

Rachel Cordle & Trigger
I have loved your saddles for years and eventually saved up to buy one for my beautiful dressage cob Trigger. I use Alison Braithwaite WOW Saddler and she very kindly asked to sponsor us, so we have a beautiful wow saddle cloth to compete in.
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!

Gemma Hart
"When I first bought Rupert he came with a WOW dressage saddle. I wasn’t sure what all the fuss was about till I rode in it!!! Rupert was a sharp , young pony who moved very big for his size. I couldn’t believe how secure I felt in this saddle!!
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."

Amy Kate
The GP saddle from another horse was re-fitted by Michelle Lyall to suit Pie - no need for a new saddle! He's moving amazingly well in it. This weekend, Amy, Pie and their saddle plan some XC schooling. Hopefully also in the sunshine! Enjoy your riding this weekend!

Cassey Laroque
Lovely dressage shot
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.

Emma Csikos & Bruce
This stunning image is of Emma Csikos & Bruce O' looking fabulous!
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.

Toni & Piper
This photo is of @ourlittlegreycob (well actually her fabulous mum), and isn't it a great action shot! This fantastic pair have achieved so much since we started following their progress, we cant wait to see what is next!

Grace & Teddy
Even little people can appreciate the difference a WOW makes! The lovely Grace & Teddy are a perfect example of this!

Caroline Jüngling
My name is Caroline Jüngling and my horse, WP Hardcash Thunderstorm, and I are the European 3-Gait Grand Champion 2022 and German 3-Gait Champion 2023.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.

Emily Clapham
Emily Clapham with Dubay Z in the winning team at the Area 11 PC 110cm qualifier at Felbridge Showground last weekend. Happy horse and rider both looking fantastic in their WOW Saddle and girth!

Tim Smith
I have just realised that it's nearly 5 years since I first met Nicola Nicholls and bought my first WOW saddle .
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!

Dani
My very first ride in my new saddle with my FreeSpace girth was heaven!!!! I finally feel like I can work on my position and balance, and Dagger is moving so beautifully in it! We are starting him out right!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my saddle!!! THANK YOU so so so much!!!!

Isabella Delemarre & Merel Westebring on King Kayan E
A stand out image today, of Isabella Delemarre and Merel Westebring with King Kayan E Competing at the CVI Saumur- wearing a FreeSpace Girth.
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆

Rachel Cordle & Trigger
I have loved your saddles for years and eventually saved up to buy one for my beautiful dressage cob Trigger. I use Alison Braithwaite WOW Saddler and she very kindly asked to sponsor us, so we have a beautiful wow saddle cloth to compete in.
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!

Gemma Hart
"When I first bought Rupert he came with a WOW dressage saddle. I wasn’t sure what all the fuss was about till I rode in it!!! Rupert was a sharp , young pony who moved very big for his size. I couldn’t believe how secure I felt in this saddle!!
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."
I bought a jump saddle with wool flocking as that was all I could afford at the time. It became very obvious that he went so much better in his dressage saddle, so I saved up and bought him a WOW jump saddle the following summer.
Rupert sustained a field injury so spent 18 months on rehab. During that time he changed shape regularly, so having a saddle that was so adjustable was amazing!
When my 12 year old decided she wanted to start riding him, we felt she needed a saddle that would fit her as well as she was tiny! We bought a Duskin Saddles Dressage and the improvement in how she rode was incredible!
We use the FreeSpace Girth with all my saddles as I feel that Rupert’s comfort is really important to me."

Amy Kate
The GP saddle from another horse was re-fitted by Michelle Lyall to suit Pie - no need for a new saddle! He's moving amazingly well in it. This weekend, Amy, Pie and their saddle plan some XC schooling. Hopefully also in the sunshine! Enjoy your riding this weekend!

Cassey Laroque
Lovely dressage shot
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.
of Cassey Laroque
& Holeshot Pink.

Emma Csikos & Bruce
This stunning image is of Emma Csikos & Bruce O' looking fabulous!
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.
We just love to see what you all get up to in your WOW saddles. Remember to keep tagging us in your posts to be featured.

Toni & Piper
This photo is of @ourlittlegreycob (well actually her fabulous mum), and isn't it a great action shot! This fantastic pair have achieved so much since we started following their progress, we cant wait to see what is next!

Grace & Teddy
Even little people can appreciate the difference a WOW makes! The lovely Grace & Teddy are a perfect example of this!

Caroline Jüngling
My name is Caroline Jüngling and my horse, WP Hardcash Thunderstorm, and I are the European 3-Gait Grand Champion 2022 and German 3-Gait Champion 2023.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.
Together with Mailie Johnson we found our perfect saddle solution in the WOW Saddle. The past half year has shown an unbelievable upward trend in our training largely due to the perfect and flexible fit of the WOW saddle. Coming from the dressage and showjumping sport in the U.S.A., it was very important for me to find a saddle that enables correct classical training while allowing the big movement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and not hindering my movement in the saddle. The modular system of the WOW saddle gave me the freedom to build the saddle that I needed.
Thank you to the whole WOW Team and especially to Mailie Johnson for the phenomenal saddle and the support we needed! In future I hope to advance in Versatility with WP Hardcash Thunderstorm and will be starting my young horse Dusky’s Glorious Renegade in the Rail classes, although Versatility is my main goal with all of my Tennessee Walking Horses.

Emily Clapham
Emily Clapham with Dubay Z in the winning team at the Area 11 PC 110cm qualifier at Felbridge Showground last weekend. Happy horse and rider both looking fantastic in their WOW Saddle and girth!

Tim Smith
I have just realised that it's nearly 5 years since I first met Nicola Nicholls and bought my first WOW saddle .
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!
Very briefly I got back into riding at the age of 32 ( now 60 ) and before I knew it was a horse owner! After a couple of years I was introduced to Arab racing and then found myself owning an arab. Later I started competing at endurance and before long was participating in race rides.
My trusty partner through all of this was Hamac a French bred arab.
By the time he got to 19, saddle fitting was becoming a problem as hes very short backed and I'm not the smallest rider. Getting someone to help us was not easy and back problems were occurring.
Someone suggested WOW and then I met Nicola.
We had a good chat about what I wanted to do and that was simply to find a suitable saddle for my horse and myself to carry on riding together
Nicola was very keen to help and lent me a saddle to ride in. I actually rode in a graded ride at Euston Park and we completed with a grade1 and no back issues.
After that I bought my first WOW saddle!
In the five years that we have had the saddle Hamac has had NO back issues, no saddle related problems and most importantly for me he is still in full work helping to train younger endurance horses and still competing himself at the shorter distances and getting grade 1s.
I'm very lucky to have a good support team with an excellent vet , Mc timoney specialist and saddler.
Without the saddle and Nicola's regular visits to make sure all is well I am of the opinion that Hamac would not be doing what he is today.
At 25 my little horse still loves going out having fun and I am very grateful that I'm still able to enjoy him after 21 years together!
Thankyou WOW but most importantly thank you Nicola!

Dani
My very first ride in my new saddle with my FreeSpace girth was heaven!!!! I finally feel like I can work on my position and balance, and Dagger is moving so beautifully in it! We are starting him out right!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my saddle!!! THANK YOU so so so much!!!!

Isabella Delemarre & Merel Westebring on King Kayan E
A stand out image today, of Isabella Delemarre and Merel Westebring with King Kayan E Competing at the CVI Saumur- wearing a FreeSpace Girth.
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆
Hopefully this answers some peoples concerns about stability? 😆

Rachel Cordle & Trigger
I have loved your saddles for years and eventually saved up to buy one for my beautiful dressage cob Trigger. I use Alison Braithwaite WOW Saddler and she very kindly asked to sponsor us, so we have a beautiful wow saddle cloth to compete in.
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!
I am completely in love with my WOW saddle and so is Trigger, he really appreciates your soft release girth. As a round cob he has always had to have tight girths, and showed clear signs of discomfort. The soft release girth gives him so much more freedom and he doesn’t bat an eyelid when I girth him up anymore.
We have had great success competing in the new saddle and have already qualified for area festivals, at prelim silver and novice bronze in our first three outings. Our results even got us in Horse and Hound!
WOW AMBASSADORS
TRIED AND TRUSTED BY THE VERY BEST RIDERS


My Name is Nicky Hill and I am an event rider currently competing up to 5* level with horses competing at all levels. I am also lucky enough to ride some very good showjumpers competing up to 1m40 level.
I have ridden in WOW saddles since 2018, when I was first lucky enough to sit in one. At Blenheim horse trials Dawn Britnell, an eventing friend and WOW saddle fitter, noted some areas we were struggling in with my top horse and suggested it might be worth trying a WOW saddle. The difference it made for my top horse was quite amazing, he instantly became freer and softer over the back and for the first time was easily maintaining a good 4 beat can’t. The difference was huge, so we managed to get sorted to take a WOW dressage saddle to our first 5* just a few weeks later. In those few weeks his dressage mark went from a 41 at Blenheim, to a 34 in his first 5*, the only change was his saddle!
Since then we have never looked back and I am now very privileged to ride all my horses in WOWs for both jumping and dressage. They are second to none in both comfort and performance for horse and rider. I have some particularly tricky horses to fit a saddle to but with the adjustable nature of the saddles we’ve managed to get them all in perfectly fitting tack.
The new pinnacle saddle has been a real game changer for me (short legs!) and is the first dressage saddle I’ve ridden in that I feel has really allowed me to get my leg into the right position.
Alongside the saddles, the range of girths WOW provide allow even more comfort for the horses. The freedom girth has made a real notable difference to all my horses. It allows a huge range of movement for the forelimbs and they all finally feel like they really can move freely with tack on. We also love the switcha stud girth which all of my horses use xc. It provides super protection and also has a clever design that allows it to be used as a full stud girth or smaller everyday girth. I’m also very impressed with the hidden martingale attachment that limits the risk of horses getting their foot stuck which I have seen happen on a few occasions recently.
I’m very honoured to ride in WOW saddles and can’t speak highly enough of the difference they have made for my horses, without a doubt we would not have achieved many of our results without them.
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