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ARDEOair SADDLES
At Ardeo, horse comfort is non-negotiable. That's why we’ve partnered with WOW Saddles UK to create the ArdeoAir range, a truly revolutionary saddle line designed around the horse.
Where fixed-tree saddles hold the horse back, ArdeoAir’s flexible tree liberates the shoulders and back. Air panels cushion dynamically, soothing tension and unlocking better movement. Add in precision girthing, asymmetrical air adjustments, and a variable stirrup bar system, and you have a saddle that adapts to both horse and rider like no other.
The Ardeo Difference
At the yard, we witness transformation in real time. A horse arrives a bit tight, steps into an ArdeoAir, and instantly lengthens their stride, softens their back, breathes out, letting go completely. That’s how we know we're doing this right.
Fitting philosophies must change: instead of prioritising the rider first, we fit the horse first, then fine-tune for human alignment. Because a comfortable horse is a capable partner.
Freedom of movement
Encourages a longer, swinging stride.
True comfort
Horses relax, breathe out, and release hidden tension.
Precision girthing
Solves forward girth grooves and stabilises the saddle.
Jumping stability
No slipping back; balanced even at top level.
Asymmetry solutions
Air adjustments correct natural imbalances
Stirrup bar options
Lets riders find their best balance without blocking the horse.
Jump Saddle Focus
Built for performance at the sharp end. Where many jump saddles slip back, ArdeoAir stays forward and stable when correctly fitted so you can focus on the line, not the tack.
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Stays forward over big efforts
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No last-minute girth tweaks at the ring
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Secure, balanced feel without blocking the horse
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Allows horses to jump freely through the body without restriction in the back
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Prevents pinching at the stirrup bar location on landing, when weight comes down through the shoulders
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Designed to reduce pressure peaks across the shoulder/back during take-off and landing
What Horses Tell Us
We see the change in the arena: longer, swinging steps; lifted backs; soft blows through the nose. When horses let go, hidden tension shows — and we can finally help them. Comfort first, then training.
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Longer stride, freer shoulder
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No chopping/grinding; better breathing
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Easier to identify and resolve underlying issues
Precision Girthing
It’s often the girth groove, not the saddle, that makes a horse “hard to fit.” ArdeoAir’s adjustable girthing lets us align the saddle correctly on the back while respecting the horse’s natural girth line - stability without compromise.
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Multiple girth options to suit conformation
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Positions the saddle, doesn’t fight it
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Improves stability on round or athletic types
We precision-fit with horse comfort first, then tune rider balance. Try, adjust, ride — and feel the change immediately.
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Assessment, ride, fine-tune
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Air adjustments in minutes
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Clear recommendations for girth/saddle setup
ARDEO FITTING EXPERIENCE
We work with UK saddle fitter Freda McBain — independent, experienced, and renowned for solving the “difficult to fit.” Join one of our fitting days.
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Independent, brand-agnostic expertise
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Specialises in complex fits
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Clinics with Ardeo
EXPERT SUPPORT
"We have found the Ardeo Wow Saddles to be a great asset to our horses. The freedom of movement along with the comfort has made all the difference for a better ride and a happier horse. Having seen how each saddle has been put together and how its works in harmony with the horse we won’t ever go back to a different saddle now."
- Vonny Ford