Posted: 6th May 2014 | Back to news feed
This new relationship is the culmination of months of design and development, trial and re-trial by a dedicated team of experts and the UK’s most admired dressage rider and trainer.
At the end of 2013, Carl Hester was introduced to Geoff Fieldhouse and his top saddle fitter Helen Stone. Carl tasked the pair with fitting some of his more difficult horses and was hugely impressed with the outcome.
Geoff Fieldhouse had been developing a new range of modern, close contact dressage saddles for a number of years, wanting to combine quality craftsmanship with modern technology. On the chance meeting with Carl he was in the final stages of this new PDS range, but having Carl’s input and feedback helped take the range to a new level.
Carl’s fine tuning and ability to “feel” the difference in movement and balance enabled the team to add design details and enhance the saddle’s fit and performance. The new shapes of modern day sports horses were also thrown into the mix – as were the shapes and needs of the many other riders that Carl had sitting on these new saddles. Carl’s demand’s that his horses must be able to move freely and that nothing must impede their performance was at the heart of the development stage.
Appreciating that Carl Hester had given this new saddle brand his time and knowledge GFS made him probably the largest sponsorship deal ever offered in the equestrian market. Carl accepted this and is now delighted to be the international Brand Ambassador for PDS.
“I am thrilled to be part of the development of what I consider to be some of the best saddles I have ever ridden in. I am also happy to be supporting a British company.”
With a concise range offering fit options for both horse and rider, the saddles are fully adjustable, feature a carbon fibre tree and a speciality foam and flocked panel for pressure distribution – the new PDS collection really will give dressage riders the fit and performance needed for outstanding results – Professional Dressage Solutions (PDS) by Carl Hester is born……
The saddles will be available to the public from the end of June 2014.
Stockist information:
Contact PDS for your nearest approved PDS saddle fitter on 01922 638094.
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