Peter Horobin Saddlery

04/09/2026

Choosing the right saddle starts with understanding what makes it different. Here are six reasons riders choose StrideFree®.

1️⃣ Complete shoulder freedom: Designed to allow complete freedom of the horse's shoulder movement for a lengthened stride and more comfortable ride.

2️⃣ Wool flocked panels: Natural, breathable, sustainable. Moulds to the horse's shape and easy to adjust onsite.

3️⃣ Ethically sourced leather: High quality hides from award-winning European tanneries using environmentally friendly production standards.

4️⃣ Adjustable onsite: There's no sending away. Saddles are fitted at your property to suit any horse.

5️⃣ Girth positioning options: Various options to suit different horse shapes and saddle positioning.

6️⃣ Horse people fitting horses: Every PHS Certified Saddle Fitter has lived a life of horsemanship and is passionate about their craft.

👉 Find your nearest PHS Certified Saddle Fitter at StrideFreeSaddles.com.au

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

We have great news for our Mornington Peninsula clients. Rhiannon Schiffer is our newest PHS Certified Saddle Fitter who can look after you and your horses.

The Peninsula was home for a long time before we moved to Beechworth. We still get down that way, though visiting isn't the same as having someone local, and plenty of those clients have been with us for decades. That's why we wanted a dedicated fitter based in the area.

Rhiannon has been around horses her entire life, in both equestrian and racing, and she trained in depth with Peter and Rhys before taking this on.

Beginning September 1st, she'll be covering Mornington Peninsula, Cranbourne, Pearcedale, the Yarra Valley, and Pakenham, and (on demand) towards Phillip Island.

For bookings, please call 0424 007 107 or email [email protected].

27/08/2026

Crafted from premium leather with solid brass buckles, our English leather headcollar is built for daily use across all disciplines. Designed to last, soften with age, and look good doing it.

Optional name plate for that custom finish.

Matches perfectly with your Peter Horobin saddle.

23/08/2026

When we discuss saddles of any type, there usually follows a conversation about the saddle tree. The StrideFree® tree has been designed to allow complete freedom of the horse's shoulder movement, allowing a lengthened stride and more comfort when in motion.

The horse's forelimbs are attached by a false joint. Only soft tissue structures, muscles and fascia, hold the forelimbs to the trunk because horses lack a collarbone. Any restriction of those structures can impede full range of motion through extension and retraction of the limb.

The top portion of the scapula is a cartilage cap, and the thin trapezius muscle, which has both a cervical and thoracic portion, plays a role in forelimb attachment and movement and houses sensitive nerves. When triggered, these can cause a hollowing of the back and raising of the head, as well as pain in the surrounding area and behavioural or training problems.

Your common half trees and full trees, whether steel or wood, hang on to this area, directly affecting the spine and nerves, causing pain and influencing performance.

The upper portion of the horse's scapula includes a flexible cartilage extension, and muscles such as the trapezius lie beneath the saddle. These tissues are involved in supporting and moving the forelimb and can become sensitive if subjected to excessive or poorly distributed pressure.

Research has shown that saddle fit can influence pressure distribution, comfort and performance, highlighting the importance of choosing a saddle that is appropriate for the individual horse.

The StrideFree® tree has been developed with these principles in mind. By seeking to minimise interference around the shoulder region and support even weight distribution, it aims to provide a comfortable fit that allows horses to move as freely as possible. As with any saddle, correct fit for the individual horse remains the key to comfort and performance.

21/08/2026

PHS jumping saddles are built on the StrideFree® tree for complete shoulder freedom, with a forward cut flap, narrow twist, and close contact construction so the rider can move with the horse rather than against it. Knee blocks are available in various sizes and can be adjusted onsite by a PHS Certified Saddle Fitter as the rider's position develops.

Our saddles are custom made to order in various colours and your choice of welting and stitching. 10-12 week lead time.

Visit StrideFreeSaddles.com.au to see our entire range of saddles from jumping to endurance and everything in between.

19/08/2026

We’re heading back to Tasmania this November!

Our saddle fitting tour is returning next month, and we’ve got a few appointments still available in Acton Park, Kingston, Perth, Evandale, and Devonport.

If you’ve been waiting to trial a StrideFree® saddle, get your saddle refitted, or talk about a new setup, we've got you covered.

📍 Acton Park (16 Nov) - https://bit.ly/phs-acton
📍 Kingston (17 Nov) - email [email protected] to enquire
📍 Perth/Evandale (18 Nov) - https://bit.ly/phs-perth
📍 Devonport (20 Nov) - email [email protected] to enquire

With limited availability, if you cannot find a spot to book PLEASE contact us as we are welcoming new saddle trials and do have some alternative times to accommodate on a case by case basis.

18/08/2026

Lynn MacIntyre has owned saddles across many disciplines and not one of them fit her Morgan and Morgan crosses and their wide shoulders.

"As the owner of multitudes of saddles ranging from Dressage to Jumping and Cross Country to Western Reining, cutting and pleasure and yet I have not one that fits these Morgan and Morgan crosses, damn their wide shoulders. Well a huge shout out Peter and Marlee from Peter Horobin Saddlery. You are both absolute legends. Touched base Monday and the saddle was delivered and fitted Thursday (Megan saddle fitter extraordinaire). How’s that for service? Hugest thank you! I love my new Peter Horobin Omeo Half Breed.

The Omeo is built on the StrideFree® tree with an interchangeable gullet system, so wide shoulders are not a problem. Custom made to order and fitted by a PHS Certified Saddle Fitter.

Thank you for sharing, Lynn!