𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Over the past month, we have absorbed the initial increases in fuel costs, expecting these to be short-term and manageable within our normal operations. However, ongoing volatility and continued upward pressure on fuel prices mean we now need to introduce a temporary 10% price adjustment on all saddle fits. The  adjustment will apply to all relevant invoices from 𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Where multiple (3 or more) bookings are on one property, this fee will be waived.  

We will contiune to review this adjustment while fuel prices remain so high, and will adjust it accordingly, either up or down, based on fuel price movements.  If fuel costs return to more stable levels, we will endeavour to reduce or remove this adjustment as soon as possible. While this is not a decision we have taken lightly, it is necessary to ensure the ongoing sustainability for us. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. 

We have a saddle fitter on site in both Canterbury and Auckland, who can be booked for fittings. 

Christchurch fitter - Ursula Keenan  Equestrian Online and the Saddle Cellar. 
Booking form

Auckland fitter - Christine Peart
 Auckland Saddle fit.  Booking via www.aucklandsaddlefit.co.nz

We are also happy to send any of our second hand saddles to your own fitter for you to arrange to have them fit it for you.  This will have the same conditions as the "Second Hand Saddle Trial".  We work closely with a team of fitters around New Zealand, so if you may like a fitter in a certain area, please do let us know and we can send their details through to you.    

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Fit Pricing with Ursula Keenan.  
Includes any initial flocking adjustment on new saddles purchased at fitting.  

Weekly - Christchurch surrounds:
Rakaia, West Melton, Templeton, Rolleston, Springston, Lincoln, Leeston, Halswell 
- other Christchurch areas as time permits POA.

Weekly - Selwyn Equestrian Center and NEC Mcleans Island - (ground or arena fee applies).

Monhtly Canterbury Regional - Rangiora, Ashburton & Timaru (Thrive Equine) 

As demand requires - Waimate

Fitting Fees from 1 April 2026
Christchurch surrounds:
Refit for existing horses $135.00
New horses or test ride $145.00

Canterbury Regional:
Refit for existing horses $155.00
New horses or test ride $165.00

Please make sure when testing saddles, that you wear riding tights or breeches that have no bling or zips that could scratch the saddles, please make sure your boot zips are well covered.  

Fittings generally take between 60 and 90 minutes.  Test rides in new or used saddles will generally take between 90 and 120 minutes.  

Please make sure your horse is in from the paddock, reasonably clean, and all tack is out ready to be ridden.  Riders should be ready to ride.

We want all fittings to be stress and at your speed within the time allowed, if you need to give your horse a quick lunge before you get on, that is absolutely fine.  

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