Bucking? Refusing to stop? Showing discomfort?
Health and behavioural issues can leave you feeling concerned, frustrated and overwhelmed.
Your saddle could be the cause.
Let Ainsley Saddlery help you identify the issue and SOLVE IT.
Take the guesswork out of finding the perfect bit.
The right bit can address a variety of issues, such as steering difficulties, discomfort, or lack of responsiveness.
The selection process can feel daunting - we're here to simplify it.
Discover the Series 2, with new panel options to fit more horses than ever before.
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Leading Polo Gear into the Future...
Interchangeable gullet plates provide flexibility to meet the needs of different horses or developing ponies.
Backed by a LIFETIME warranty on the saddle tree
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Driven by Horsemanship
As a professional polo player in his younger years, Ainsley Saddlery was born from Ross Ainsley's personal quest to find a comfortable polo saddle. Nowadays, you'll find Ross managing high-goal teams in the English season, or home in New Zealand working with brother Kel on their 200+ green horse operation & private polo club - all while pursuing his passion as the Lead Innovator at Ainsley Saddlery.
Ross has cultivated deep horsemanship values and extensive knowledge about saddles and tack - THAT'S what makes Ainsley Saddlery products different.
Meet our Stallion
In the world of polo, bloodlines are the threads that weave the fabric of excellence. Dolfina Cuarteto de Nos, the offspring of the legendary Dolfina Cuartetera and the venerable Wembley, emerges as a shining example of equine brilliance.
Elevate your breeding programme with the lineage of legends.
We understand how challenging it can be to find the right gear for your horse.
Get advice from an Ainsley expert today and equip your horse with the gear they deserve.
Let customers speak for us
I am absolutely blown away, speechless with the new saddles. Immovable service from start to finish, constant communication and me and my grassroots string have been made to feel so special. Along with gorgeous anesthetics, most importantly of all, comfy horses and a stickier rider. Thank you so much to the whole team. You’ve made me a very happy polo girl. Cannot recommend enough.
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It’s been a huge new step forward in my wonderful schooled mares, 2 of which simply prefer the action of a Pelham but both - one in particular - highly soft and sensitive at all speeds through all their gaits so strong, heavy and ill-fitting pelhams were not right for them. This has proved an incredible solution so they are even more comfy and happy and I can carrying on learning and improving knowing they are at their very best. Considering using as training bits on my gag horses too see if it’s even softer for them too. Great investments.
Ross and his phenomenal crew have customized a saddle to allow for a narrower seat that gives me the close contact I wanted with my green polo ponies, while allowing the freedom of movement the MVP2 is known for throughout the shoulders and body of my horses.
From the day it arrived, to months later - this is my favorite saddle!
The flexibility to effortlessly change the gullet to fit our narrowest to wide body horses keeps all our polo ponies moving freely.
We have 2 other Ainsley saddles as well, and continue to marvel at the comfort they provide for both horse and player. The quality and craftsmanship are apparent each time we handle them - whether that’s tacking up, cleaning, or switching out gullets it’s a pleasure.
Thank You Ross
I have been using these saddles for about 2 years now.
There are many great things about these saddles, but I think the best feature of these saddles are that they are great for your horses back and shoulders.
I have not had any sort of pain or muscle fatigue on my horses since using these saddles.
Another important feature is that you can adjust the fitting to any horse with just swapping plates, for the best comfort for you and your horse.
They are super comfortable to ride and durable. I use mine every day 10 months a year.
Also the stirrup leathers are phenomenal , no stretching what so ever and very strong. Highly recommended.
Make sure to order your saddle ASAP
Its a game changer, you won’t regret !
This has been hands down the most impressive bit I’ve used to create an immediate change in a horse that leans or pushes its head down when stopping . It’s ideal for younger horses that have started playing and haven’t quite figured out to back off the bit . THE most useful bit I have right now !
Perfect for horses that lean their head forward and need bringing up. Especially good for a horse that tends to stop on its front legs, and you need to bring the weight back through their hind quarters. Go to bit for schooling!
Completely changed the way my horse stopped no longer pushing her head down just stopped with the head level , it’s a must try !!!
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Have never had a feed bag for horses before. Works great can feed all three together with out separating them. All horses are happy to eat out of them.
Jess and Ross, 2 years in a row have made my personalized brow bands for each of our horse names. They stand out and look so lovely. We had brown leather, white background for the red stitched embroidered names. Thanks so much - we love them ! Attached are pics of 2 of them… will try to add more when take more 📷
Love all the gear we have bought.
Absolutely first class service from start to finish.
Ross, Jess and the team were super helpful and helped with every last detail of our bespoke order.
The added bonus was the saddle fitting and Paul made sure that the saddle fitted our pony perfectly.
The quality of the saddle is beautiful and my daughter Imogen and her pony both love it.
Thank you so much
Been riding and playing in my MVP with Ainsley stirrup leathers for a couple years . Still in mint condition. 100% recommend
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