07/01/2024
Hi all, what’s on my mind then ay?
I appreciate you haven’t heard from us since our update last year. We were supposed to have some dates in the diary for January. However, those who know me as friend as well as fitter will be aware I lost my horse shockingly and suddenly just before Christmas. We are concluding it was likely an aneurysm in the night. We had spent the day before having our best schooling canter to date, I still can’t believe what has happened and was obviously horrified to find her not even 24 hours later. I am completely heart broken and still feeling very lost.
While I am flattered by the flood of messages from new clients and sad to let loyal clients and friends down - I am just not ready. I saddle fit with care and love, the time I spend checking your horse in my assessments is mainly reading them and getting to know them, and I feel unable to deliver my services with that much energy at this time.
I have capacity only for the rest of my herd, looking after them is about all I can manage at the moment. I will get there, but I completely understand your horses are unlikely to be able to wait. Therefore, I’d love to refer all of those open to the same style of ethical services and care given by, the man who tutored me, Norman Hyett. The only other fitter I’d ever recommend. Like myself, you won’t be purchasing a brand new saddle from him and he won’t push a sale for commission. I have more than confidence you’ll all love him as much as I do, even if he tells you off for our pet peeves!
Independant Saddle Fitter Norman Hyett ECBS, ESEBT
He talks sense about the fitting requirements of a horse; he doesn't just think about what's needed for the here and now, but for the future of the horse (especially muscle build-up) and how that can be achieved for the owner with as little cost incurred as possible but still upholding the highest standard of welfare for the horse. He is an independent fitter with a keen eye for detail (symmetry, twists etc. in saddles) and an inquisitive mind which means that he regularly rips apart saddles to see the quality of what's inside; some of his sights/stories are spine chilling to any horse owner.
Norman is also a Bowen Therapist.
Initially, he trained as a human Bowen Therapist, and then moved to equine Bowen therapy. He currently specialises in treating the horse and rider, with excellent results.
Part of Norman's treatment involves checking the current saddle and offering advice on how to rectify any problems that it may be causing the horse and rider.
Thanks all, I hope to be back soon.
A photo of my wonderful mare and I, because everyone should see how awesome she was.
