Sian
“I placed the Zaria on my horse and she was immediately round and relaxed. My position feels so natural too. I love the flap as it is forward, however my leg on the flat still seems so balanced. My horse’s trot and canter were again, relaxed and forward. When jumping, she was soft and cantered off easily. My position felt natural and relaxed over the fence. I really cannot say enough good things. I actually ride in a high end french saddle that is being replaced with the Zaria . My mare’s usual jumping can be stiff with bucks at times after the fences. She loves this saddle. I’m not in any way in any kind of a chair seat . So pleased with this saddle’s balance. Very modern and I feel my position is not forced in anyway. The leather is beautiful . The saddle also feels soft for new leather and will break in beautifully. You can tell by its quality.”
Anne
A Biomex Story
“The Genesis saddle was a 100% perfect fit for horse and rider. All I can say is WOW. It is the best dressage saddle and is nicer for the money than my… (another expensive brand). The tree has a nice U shape that fits more of the broad backed horse, such as our Andalusian. Ordinarily, we would have needed a 34 tree in the Scandica, where we only needed the 31 tree in the Genesis. The Scandica is more of a TB V shaped tree on the underside. That is the major difference! I think the innovations with this saddle are the best on the market and would appeal to a lot of dressage riders, IF, they knew how great and different this Stubben model is.”
“The Biomex* does make a huge difference. I would purchase this saddle again in a heartbeat. The flocking is forgiving, the leather is scrumptious, and I can ride in it all day long.”
Paul
A Biomex Story
“I purchased this saddle for my wife and her horse as a birthday gift. She was involved in a near death auto accident three years ago – Flight for life, the whole nine yards, major head trauma that she will have to deal with the rest of her life. Docs told her she would not be able to ride again due to pain and for fear of a fall and more head trauma. Anyway, long story short, my wife is very determined and loves her horses. After 8 months she decided to try to ride again, but every time she did the motion caused her considerable pain when trotting or cantering. With her new Biomex* saddle she says ‘I can ride all day long and feel fine.’ She is even jumping now and, in fact, did her first show in more than three years, as well as her first jumper classes and was reserve champion. I don’t mind telling you I cried like a baby watching her that day. Now you really know why I love you guys so much. Brought a lot of joy back in both our lives.”
David
A Biomex Story
“I was in the market for a saddle, and I received an email from Stübben North America about their Biomex* test saddle program. One call to Buddy at Stübben North America and the test saddle was on it’s way. He was very helpful in determining the proper saddle and tree size. I don’t do any one particular style of riding. I trail ride, do dressage, and jump a little. I had seen the Siegfried VSD in the catalog, and Buddy told me they offered that model with a Biomex** seat.”
“The saddle arrived a few days later. It came directly to my house. The saddle came with fitting information and a shipping label to return the saddle if it did not work out. I had about ten days to try it before I had to get it back.”
“I didn’t need to return it. The saddle was a great fit for me and my horse. It was a very comfortable ride too. The Biomex* pads made the saddle very comfortable, especially on my lower back.”
“Thanks Stübben!”
Louise
A Biomex Story
“I recently received your ad for the Biomex* saddle. Well, I wanted to tell you that I’ve gone all the way and bought my Maestoso with the Biomex* feature. I’m 46 years old and my Maestoso is what I would call ‘the saddle of a lifetime’.”
“I DO NOT regret my choice for even one minute, and would recommend a Biomex** to anyone who is serious about buying a saddle and wants to enjoy it for a long time. Trust me, it is not a waste of money.”
Ellie
“Here is our little Baby Green Hunter Champion Wilona WF! 🙂 It was her first show and we can not thank Stubben enough for her wonderful Zaria saddle! It fits her beautifully and (obviously) she likes it!”
“Thank you!”
“PS – her bridle is also a Stubben…but from the mid 1990’s, so the high quality material certainly LASTS! Thank you Stubben!”
Amy & Marsha D.
“Dear Stubben,”
“Attached you will find a picture that I just put together today. On the left is my mom, Marsha Doyle, riding in a horse show in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 1969. That was her first year riding in her new Stubben Siegfried close-contact saddle. On the right is myself, Amy Doyle, riding my mare Lily at our very first horse trial in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 2011. I am riding in the exact same Stubben Siegfried saddle that my mom is riding in the left picture.”
“Thank you for making an amazing, comfortable, long-lasting, high-quality, and special saddle for my mom and I to enjoy over 42 years. I’ve ridden in a few different English saddles since I started riding, but nothing holds me in and makes me feel more at home than this Stubben. Its had a few water stains on the seat, a few rough patches on the knee rolls, and desperately needs to be re-stuffed, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I hope you enjoy this picture as much as my mom and I do.”
“Thanks again,”
Christine
“This was taken last weekend – just after Bombay and I herded up 8 young deer (from going onto the road)… we cantered them back to the woods (so the hunters could get them this weekend). Ugh!”
“Anyway – the Portos fits both of us superbly…so secure, I can herd with confidence. We were jumping a little yesterday in the ring with a couple others, and gaiting – the saddle does not interfere with his proper running walk, flat walk, etc.”
“Hope to go to the Horse World Expo – saw you are giving a demo. Maybe it won’t be 20 degrees this year if the weather holds up. It’s been great for riding.”
