The Thinking Behind The Fit
Good saddle fit is about more than measurements. Explore the philosophy that shapes how we think about the horse, the rider and the space between them.
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Ainsley Saddlery
Empowering People Helping Horses
Horse-first saddlery, shaped by biomechanics, real-world horsemanship and a belief that comfort, movement and performance should never be separated.
The right equipment starts with the horse.
No two horses move, work or develop in exactly the same way.
From saddles and bits to the wider challenges of finding the right gear, our team is here to offer practical advice and help you make choices that support your horse, your riding and their potential.
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Driven by Horsemanship
Horsemanship has always been at the heart of Ainsley Saddlery.
Ross Ainsley has spent his life working with horses, from starting and developing young horses to managing a 200+ green horse operation alongside his brother Kel in New Zealand. It’s a lifetime of practical experience that has shaped the way he thinks about horses, equipment and the relationship between the two.
That understanding is the starting point for everything we do at Ainsley. How a horse moves. How they respond. What makes them comfortable. What allows them to perform at their best.
It’s this depth of horsemanship, combined with Ross’s constant drive to question and improve the equipment we use, that makes Ainsley Saddlery different.
Better communication starts with understanding.
Every horse is different, and the right bit should support clear communication without compromising comfort.
From mouthpiece and material, to how your horse responds under saddle, we’ll help you understand the options and find the right solution for you and your horse.
The Ainsley essentials
Equipment shaped by experience, with the horse always in mind.
Daily essentials
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Horse Care
Everyday essentials for the care, comfort and wellbeing of your horse.
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Gear and Bags
Purpose-built gear for the stable, the truck and everywhere horses take you.
Let customers speak for us
I love our new AirTech girths and so do the horses! Comfortable, breathable, and I love the fittings to easily secure an over girth.
Stephanie Colburn
Fantastic
Very impressed by the quality of the materials and the make. They fit the horses perfectly and don’t slip. Can see these rugs lasting a long time.
I have Australian Stockhorses and a medium is pretty roomy.
Thanks for more great gear.
Stuart
They were good. I could use some longer ones as well.
Tim Swickard
Hollow-Core Stirrup Irons
julien poirier
Brow Bands
Absolutely love the custom brow bands. Exactly what our string needed (and helps us identify the bridle to horse!)
Sarah Williams
Ainsely Products A+++
I own four Ainsely saddles which my horses and I absolutely love. Any friends who try these saddles are impressed by their fit and feel.
I recently ordered bridles and I'm just as happy with the quality and fit.
You can't go wrong ordering Ainsely tack. They are making high quality products with the comfort of the horse and rider in mind. I'll be back for more!
ED
Service and build quality
Great service with advice. Excellent quality of materials and build
JIM HEAD
Brilliant
Exactly what I was looking for, and fast delivery - thank you very much!
Rose Macpherson
Browband
Excellent, great leather and perfect stilling🙏🙏🙏
Markus Oggenfuss
Great quality!
The best on the market. Don't look and further. Must have!
Lady of M
Pelham review
The one I got is great, round shape and up in the middle. But the one on the sight is straight and flat. I like much the one I received😄🙏
Markus Oggenfuss
Live them
These things look sexy… definitely worth it. I’ve a set for my guys
CKMcC
AirTrch Elastic Gurth
Love them and guess my horses too
Ann Franziska Meier
Perfect size and color!
The costumer response team was absolutely wonderful in helping me pick out the right size kneepad. I adore these! They don't feel bulky and the material is really high quality. They also match my boots perfectly! I am so happy, thank you Ainsley team!
Julia S.
Saddle made for the horse AND the rider!
I spent a lot of time trying to find a saddle that would be comfortable for both my horse and me, and the MVP Series 2 was the top of the pack. Jess and Ross were so incredibly helpful in answering all of my questions and even found someone in my area that owned one of their saddles so I could try it before I purchased it. When I finally purchased it, it got delivered within 3 days internationally.
This saddle is truly designed for the horse, it has great wither clearance on the top AND side, allows for good shoulder movement, is incredibly light, and the wool flocking doesn't trap as much heat as foam. The 19" curves up a bit in the back to help alleviate pressure near the T18.
The gullet plate was also easy to swap out to fit my horse.
The saddle is also comfortable for the rider - the flaps are good sized, so as a taller rider my knees don't stick out past the saddle. The material is secure enough for me to feel comfortable reaching out but not so sticky that I can't get out of the saddle. I also love the fact that it has changeable billets so I can easily replace those as needed.
I do wish it had a D ring for me to tether my saddle pad to, however it does have small leather straps near the stirrup bar that work as a pseudo D ring.
Emily Worth
