About Equinefit International

Rene de Koning

Equinefit was launched by Rene de Koning, an experienced saddle fitter and designer from Holland. Rene is now based full time in Houston, Texas and regularly travels throughout the US. Equinefit now provides an exclusive personal saddle design and fitting service. Rene also has a proven track record as a multi-discipline trainer with both able-bodied and disabled riders.

“From my 20 years experience of working with all types, breeds and different levels of horses and riders, I designed and launched this range of saddles which would allow them to enjoy maximum comfort and optimum performance.”

Equinefit individually designed Saddles

Equinefit saddles are individually designed and made specifically for each combination, taking into account the support, depth, shape and materials you choose. Equinefit saddles are fully custom saddles.

Because riding relies so much on remaining in a correct balance, it's important that you feel supported, both over fences and on the flat, which in turn allows your horse to move with ease creating a harmonious picture. With comfort a key feature, more and more disabled and Paralympic riders are also choosing Equinefit as the best solution, and it's not just the riders who benefit. According to Rene, loss of performance and a change of temperament in horses can often be attributed to ill fitting tack.

"Many of the issues reported by riders are frequently caused by a saddle which fails to fit the shape of the horse," he says. "Incorrectly fitting tack can cause physical problems for horses and affect temperament and training issues, which is why it's essential to ensure that your saddle is correctly flocked using the best available materials."

Young horses will change shape as they grow, while older horses will alter muscle and tone according to their levels of training, both on the flat and over fences. The needs of the horse are ever changing. Not only because of size, build, age and even veterinary issues, but also because ever increasing levels of training. The benefits of Equinefit saddles mean that they can be adjusted to accommodate change.

More information for our US customers

Contact Rene now to discuss your saddle requirements

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