{"product_id":"usluga-zmiany-rozstawu-leku","title":"Saddle Tree Width Adjustment","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrestige Italia Saddle Tree Width Adjustment\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\u003eOur specialist saddle tree width adjustment service is available exclusively for Prestige Italia and Appaloosa saddles. It is carried out by Equirria sp. z o.o., an authorised Prestige Italia service centre in Poland. Prestige Italia's patented tree construction allows the width at the front of the saddle to be adjusted repeatedly, helping you accommodate changes in your horse's shape without replacing the saddle.\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4682\/1450\/files\/misk_lek_card_02_animation-ezgif.com-optimize.gif?v=1782469397\" alt=\"Illustration of saddle tree width adjustment\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this service for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor owners of Prestige Italia and Appaloosa saddles whose current fit no longer suits their horse's shape. Changes in muscle, age, training intensity or discipline commonly call for reassessment. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0737080621000186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estudy published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (Dittmann et al., 2021)\u003c\/a\u003e links saddle fit problems in sport horses with back pain and uneven pressure distribution. Regular fitting checks matter for both comfort and the horse's health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your transport option\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect one of three options when ordering:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-off and collection in person:\u003c\/strong\u003e bring and collect the saddle yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-way courier (return delivery by Equishop):\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange delivery to us yourself; we organise its return after adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourier transport both ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e we arrange collection and return delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload and complete the order form and include it with your saddle. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4682\/1450\/files\/2025_Zlecenie_Rozstawu_leku_INTERACTIVE.pdf?v=1763463903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the order form (in Polish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information before sending your saddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYour saddle must be \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e and, for courier transport, \u003cstrong\u003esecurely packed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged saddles will not be accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e for adjustment. The order will be declined and the saddle returned at the customer's expense. Equirria sp. z o.o. reserves the right to decline work for technical reasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis service is \u003cstrong\u003eonly for saddles manufactured by Prestige Italia spa or Appaloosa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEquirria sp. z o.o. may decline the work if the saddle's identifying numbers are illegible.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf the work cannot be carried out, we will inform you promptly after the saddle arrives at Equirria sp. z o.o. in Ruda Śląska.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrestige Italia saddle trees are designed for repeated width adjustment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdjustment by an authorised service centre \u003cstrong\u003epreserves the lifetime tree warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e; accident damage is excluded from that warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose an authorised Prestige Italia service centre?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in Trissino, Prestige Italia has made saddles since 1973 and is known for innovative saddle tree designs. Having the adjustment carried out by an authorised service centre preserves the lifetime tree warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine manufacturer tools\u003c\/strong\u003e and methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional assessment of the tree\u003c\/strong\u003e before adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e that can support the saddle's resale value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eX-Perience and Prestige Italia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrestige Italia works with leading riders, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_Kukuk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChristian Kukuk\u003c\/a\u003e, the German showjumper and individual gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, who has competed for many years in an X-Perience jumping saddle. Elite rider experience informs saddle tree development, including the flexibility of the width-adjustment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does tree width adjustment work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTime\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1. Booking\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete the form and select a transport option\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2. Saddle delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIn person or by courier to Ruda Śląska\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the option selected\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3. Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSaddle tree width adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWithin 48 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4. Collection or return\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCollect the saddle or have it sent back\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the option selected\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of a correctly fitted saddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrect saddle fit affects rider comfort and, above all, the horse's health and performance. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0737080621000186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDittmann et al. (2021), published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science\u003c\/a\u003e, report saddle fit issues in a substantial proportion of sport horses, associated with abnormal pressure measurements and back pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenefits of correct fit include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEven pressure distribution across the horse's back.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreater freedom of shoulder movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA more stable rider position.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReduced risk of rubbing and muscle soreness.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLonger saddle life.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaddle transport costs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shop's free delivery and returns offers do not apply to service orders. Transport charges are shown when selecting your service option; there is no transport charge for personal drop-off and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the service take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin 48 hours of the saddle arriving at Equishop Service Centre in Ruda Śląska. Transit time in each direction is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan other saddle brands be adjusted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This service is exclusively for saddles manufactured by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigeitalia.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrestige Italia spa\u003c\/a\u003e or Appaloosa. Their trees are designed for repeated width adjustment; this is not a feature of standard trees from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes width adjustment invalidate the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, provided it is carried out by an authorised service centre. Work performed by Equirria sp. z o.o. preserves the lifetime tree warranty, which excludes accident damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often can a saddle's tree width be adjusted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrestige Italia trees are designed for repeated adjustment, allowing the saddle to be adapted as your horse's shape changes or when you change horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is saddle fit important for the horse's health?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0737080621000186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDittmann et al. in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2021)\u003c\/a\u003e, identifies a link between poor fit, increased pressure on the back and muscle pain. Regular fitting checks are part of responsible care for a sport horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prepare my saddle for shipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean it thoroughly and protect it in a suitable box or transport cover to prevent damage in transit. 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