{"product_id":"halflocking-paneli-w-siodle","title":"Saddle Half Flocking – Panel Reduction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaddle Half Flocking for Prestige Italia and Renaissance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4682\/1450\/files\/Formularz_korekty_siodla_interaktywny.pdf?v=1789650830\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the service form (in Polish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf flocking at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/pages\/serwis\"\u003eEquishop Service Centre\u003c\/a\u003e involves removing wool and flattening the middle and rear sections of the panels on a Prestige Italia or Renaissance saddle, starting approximately behind the stirrup bars. This allows the saddle to sit closer to the horse's back, giving the rider closer contact and a better feel for the horse's movement. This service is available only for wool-flocked saddles and is carried out at Equishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround: within 48 hours of your saddle arriving at Equishop Service Centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestige Italia and Renaissance • wool reduction and flattening of the middle and rear panel sections • wool-flocked saddles only • for croup-high or round, barrel-shaped horses and riders who feel too far from their horse • within 48 hours of arrival • Equishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland • authorised Prestige Italia dealer and service centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Equishop for half flocking?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe know these saddles inside out.\u003c\/strong\u003e We work with Prestige Italia and Renaissance saddles every day. We understand their panel construction and how much wool can be removed while keeping the saddle level and protecting the horse's back.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authorised Prestige Italia dealer and service centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustments follow the saddle's construction, rather than guesswork. See our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/collections\/serwis-siodla\"\u003ePrestige Italia and Renaissance saddle services\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flocking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool can be added again if your horse's back changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything in one place.\u003c\/strong\u003e All work is carried out locally at Equishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eService\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHalf flocking: reducing wool and flattening the middle and rear panels, from behind the stirrup bars towards the back of the saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSaddle brands\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrestige Italia and Renaissance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRequirement\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWool-flocked saddles only\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eScope\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePanel assessment, wool removal from the middle and rear sections of both panels, flattening and symmetry checks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWithin 48 hours of arrival at our service centre\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEquishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProvider\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuthorised Prestige Italia dealer and service centre\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this service for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroup-high horses\u003c\/strong\u003e where the rear of the saddle sits too high and tips the rider forwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiders who feel too far from their horse\u003c\/strong\u003e and want closer, more direct contact with its back.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorses that noticeably lift their backs in collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and need more room beneath the middle and rear of the saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound, barrel-shaped horses\u003c\/strong\u003e where fully flocked panels make the saddle sit high and feel unstable.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of wool-flocked Prestige Italia and Renaissance saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to adjust their saddle without replacing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and saddle fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf flocking does not replace a saddle fitting assessment. We remove only as much wool as the panel construction allows. Excessively flat panels can compromise pressure distribution, so we do not remove extra wool as a precaution. This service is not available for foam- or latex-filled saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does half flocking work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrder online or contact us to arrange a date.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBring your saddle to Equishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/pages\/serwis\"\u003eEquishop Service Centre\u003c\/a\u003e page for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe check the saddle model, filling type and condition of both panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe remove wool from the middle and rear sections, starting behind the stirrup bars, and flatten the panels symmetrically.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYour saddle is ready for collection within 48 hours of arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether your saddle is wool-flocked or whether half flocking will address your concern, tell us about it before visiting. We will advise on the appropriate service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated saddle services\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/collections\/serwis-siodla\"\u003ePrestige Italia and Renaissance saddle repairs, adjustments and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/pages\/serwis\"\u003eEquishop Service Centre: how it works and how to send your saddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/blogs\/blog-equishop\"\u003eEquishop blog: saddle and riding equipment advice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does half flocking take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe complete the service within 48 hours of your saddle arriving at our service centre. Transit time in each direction is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is half flocking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means removing wool and flattening the middle and rear sections of the saddle panels, starting approximately behind the stirrup bars. The saddle sits closer to the horse's back, giving the rider closer contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich horses may benefit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCroup-high horses, round or barrel-shaped horses, and horses that noticeably lift their backs in collection. It can also help riders who feel too far from their horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich saddles can you work on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWool-flocked Prestige Italia and Renaissance saddles. We do not carry out this service on foam- or latex-filled panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes half flocking affect the whole panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The front of the panel around the stirrup bars remains unchanged. We remove wool from behind the stirrup bars towards the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes half flocking replace saddle fitting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It adjusts the filling within the existing panels and does not replace an assessment by a saddle fitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan wool be added again afterwards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Wool flocking is adjustable. If your horse's back changes, we can adjust the amount of wool again at Equishop Service Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere is the work carried out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Equishop Service Centre, ul. Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska, Poland. We recommend arranging a date by phone or email beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Serwis Equishop","offers":[{"title":"Drop-off and collection in person","offer_id":63401290039626,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-way courier (return delivery by Equishop)","offer_id":63401290072394,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Courier transport both ways","offer_id":63401290105162,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4682\/1450\/files\/HalfFlocking_01bb981e-db31-4d2b-b06c-24fb8b472384.jpg?v=1790075492","url":"https:\/\/www.equishop.com\/en\/products\/saddle-half-flocking-panel-reduction","provider":"Equishop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}