Olson's Tack Shop - Specialty Equestrian Retailer located in Bellevue, WA and offering custom saddles, boots, other tack, and more

Your saddle is perhaps your most important piece of equipment and therefore must be selected carefully and fitted properly to ensure optimum comfort for you and your horse. It is our mission at Olson's Tack Shop to help you find the right saddle, as well as to educate you about what constitutes a correct saddle fit.

Since so many of our valued customers expressed interest in learning more about saddle fitting practices, we decided to create a series of pages dedicated to the subject. From learning to take wither and back tracings to being able to gauge whether or not your current saddle is right for your horse, Olson's is committed to providing you with information that will empower you as horse lovers. This page is but a spring board to a wealth of information that will help you understand all there is to know about saddles and saddle fitting. Follow the links below to begin your journey.

We further invite you to join us as our Saddle Fitting Specialist Dawn Anderson explores topics critical to you, the horse owner, in her saddle blog. Click the icon at the bottom of the page to check it out!

Want to learn more about how to properly fit a saddle and download a printable step-by-step PDF?

Are you in the market for a new or used saddle? Get tips on selecting the best saddle for you and your horse and learn how to do wither and back tracings.

Learn about the Custom Saddles we offer.

Want to schedule an appointment for a custom saddle fitting but want to learn more first?

If you have any saddle fitting questions, don't hesitate to Email Dawn! And be sure to check out Dawn's Blog by clicking on the icon below!

Olson's saddle fitting expert, Dawn Anderson is a classically trained dressage rider with a long history in the arena of equestrian sport. Upon joining the Olson's team Dawn became heavily interested in learning about saddle design and fitting after addressing the effects of that a previously ill-fitted saddle had on her own horse. In the time since, Dawn has been devoted to increasing her saddle fitting knowledge by commencing the course work necessary to become a Qualified Saddle Fitter as recognized by the Society of Master Saddlers. Dawn recently travelled to England to complete a seminar in saddle manufacturing and fitting held by the Society of Master Saddlers. Olson's is proud to have such an accomplished individual on-staff to offer her experience and expertise to our customers! As a non-commissioned sales associate, Dawn is deeply committed to finding the right saddle for you and your horse, whether it's a brand-new custom saddle or a saddle that's on consignment.

DAWN'S IN-STORE HOURS

Monday 10 - 6

Wednesday 10 - 6

Thursday 10 - 6

Friday - Available for Appointment Only

Sunday 11 - 5

Featured Saddle

Prestige 2000D Demo | $1999.00

This saddle encourages a perfect balanced position with your horse. The deep seat, close contact, and large thigh blocks allow both amateurs and professionals to achieve the maximum performance from their mounts. A flexible tree and wool-flocked panels frees your horse's back and shoulders.

Regularly $2800, The 2000D is now offered at a CLOSE-OUT PRICE!!!

Featured Saddle Product

ThinLine Comfort Plus Bareback Pad | $129.99

The ThinLine ComfortPlus Bareback pad is truly the ultimate bareback pad! Now you and your horse can benefit from the comfort and protection of ThinLine material. The breathable ThinLine material is bonded to a high density polymer to provide a comfortable ride.

Featured Saddle Pad

ThinLine Contender Pad | $199.00

The Ultimate saddle pad!! Combining the superior impact absorption of the ThinLine half pad with the therapeutic benefits of Back on Track, this technologically advanced pad will prove to be the only pad you'll want to ride with.

JOIN US IN-STORE FOR OUR INTRODUCTION TO SADDLE FITTING CLASS!

NEXT DATE TBD.

Join us for an in-store Introduction to Saddle Fitting class presented by our Saddle Fitting Specialist, Dawn Anderson! Learn the basics about saddle construction, fitting a saddle, taking templates, and more!

The Class fee is $20. This includes a complimentary Wither Tracing Kit (valued at $9.95) and detailed handouts!

SPACE IS LIMITED -- RESERVE YOURSPACE NOW!