July Update: Hot Weather, Happy Horses & Plenty of Saddles
July has arrived, and so has the heat which means we’ve been working around warm days, early starts, water breaks, and the occasional moment of wondering whether saddle fitting should come with an ice lolly allowance.
It has been a wonderfully busy few months for CF Equine. We’ve been out fitting saddles, bits and bridles for horses and ponies of all shapes, sizes and opinions and as always, every appointment has been about finding what genuinely works for the horse, rider and budget.
With the warmer weather, it’s a really important time to keep an eye on comfort. Horses can change shape quickly through the summer with workload, grass, fitness and condition, and small signs can easily be missed. A saddle, bridle or bit that fitted well earlier in the year may need a little tweak as the season goes on.
Supporting Education
We’ve also had the pleasure of supporting education within the industry, assisting with teaching on a flocking course in the south of England.
It’s always lovely to step away from the day-to-day van miles and spend time helping others develop their skills. Good flocking and correct adjustment make such a difference to saddle balance, pressure distribution and long-term horse comfort and it is brilliant to be part of that.
Kentaur Saddlery Has Arrived
We’re also very excited to now have a beautiful Kentaur Saddlery Perseus SP Jumping Saddle in stock.
Kentaur is a Czech saddlery brand known for producing quality saddles with practical fitting options, and the Perseus SP is a smart, modern jumping saddle designed with both horse and rider comfort in mind.
As Kentaur Saddlery’s only UK supplier, we’re really proud to be able to bring this option to our clients. It is a lovely saddle to have on the van, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it suits the right horse and rider combination.
Little Summer Red Flags
Through July and August, keep an eye out for the little clues that your horse might be telling you something has changed:
Slightly shorter stride, reluctance to go forward, dipping away when tacked up, new fussiness with the contact, rubbing, uneven sweat marks, or behaviour that makes you think, “That’s not quite like you.”
It doesn’t always mean something is badly wrong sometimes it is just a small adjustment needed before it becomes a bigger issue.
Get in Touch to Secure Your Appointment
We’re already taking bookings through the summer, so if your horse is changing shape, coming back into work, stepping up a level, or simply due a check, please get in touch.
Here’s to busy days, sensible shade breaks, well-fitted tack, and horses who do their best to tell us what they need even if they do occasionally choose the least convenient way to say it.
Wrapping Up 2025 and Riding Into 2026
