8 october
friday
- Doors open in the morning, first demo straight after
- Brand demos back-to-back in the demo arena
- The innovation station: brands with genuinely new ideas
- Summit sundown: drinks & networking into the evening
the international event for saddle fitters
this is nota trade show.
Two days of saddles demonstrated on horses, with riders — not saddlestands. Built by saddle fitters, for saddle fitters.
- 8 & 9 oct 2027
- Maren-Kessel, NL
- professionals only
2026: 220 professionals from 19 countries — 91% of visitors surveyed want to come back in 2027.
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edition three
the saddle world, in one arena.
On 8 & 9 October 2027, at the Hippisch Expertise Centrum in Maren-Kessel (NL), the world of saddle fitting comes together for the third time. Two days of saddles demonstrated in the arena — on horses and with riders, not saddlestands. Built by saddle fitters, for saddle fitters.
- saddle brands, live
- 35
- countries in the arena
- 19
- days of live demos, stands all around
- 2
why it works
on horses. with riders. not saddlestands.
A saddle on a stand tells you half the story. Here you watch it move: on the horse, under a rider, explained by the people who make it. Then you walk over and judge it in your own hands.
live in the arena
Brands demonstrate on real horses, with riders, in a dedicated demo arena. You see what actually works in practice.
next to the horse, on the stand, in your hands
Watch the demo, then walk to the stand and take the saddle apart with the brand. Questions welcome — the nerdier the better.
all brands under one roof
Meet the makers you work with, and the ones you'd love to add to your range. People you'd normally never reach in person.
real saddles. real horses. real results.
2026 in a nutshell
what they told us afterwards.
Evaluation survey 2026, visitors
- Average score when asked if they'd recommend saddlesummit to a colleague
- 8.2/10
- Of visitors surveyed are coming back in 2027 or seriously considering it
- 91%
- Of visitors surveyed bought something or are following up with a brand
- 96%
- Of visitors surveyed discovered a brand that was completely new to them
- 77%
the place to be.
Brilliant — something the industry needs.
The new place to be as a saddle pro.
The meeting place for saddle fitters and saddle brands on the European mainland. So easy!
Laying the foundation for the first fitting saddles in my business — and I even went home with several saddles!
The place to be for the saddle fitting community.
A really well-organised event with lots of valuable insights, good conversations and a great chance to catch up with colleagues and brand owners!
whole weekend
friday ≠ saturday.
Two days, two different programmes. Come for one and you miss half the line-up. That's why the full summit pass is our most popular ticket.
9 october
saturday
- A different line-up of brands in the arena
- Time at the stands to try, compare and talk shop
- New in 2027: deep-dive demos by guest experts
- A mystery demo closes each day. No spoilers.
The full 2027 programme follows. This is how the weekend runs.
new in 2027
deep-dive demos.
Every demo at SaddleSummit teaches you something. In 2027 we go further: guest experts take the arena with deep-dive demos, some bringing brand-new insights from scientific research. Straight from the study to the horse in front of you.
come early. stay late. bring your questions.
who it's for
professionals only. that's the point.
Entrance is exclusively for people who fit, make or sell saddles for a living. Everyone in the room speaks your language.
saddle fitters
See saddles move, compare brands side by side and sharpen your eye.
saddlers & saddle makers
The craft up close, plus the colleagues who understand it.
brands & manufacturers
Show your product in action to exactly the right audience.
dealers & tack shops
Find new lines for your shop and build your network across Europe.
in the arena in 2026
brands that joined us.
- empire
- treeclix
- frank baines saddlery
- equigate
- patrick saddlery
- km worldriding
- maxflex
- jorge canaves
- massimo
- sattelglück
- connect saddles
- arena/bates (aktis)
- ikonic
- bliss of london
- jeffries
- prestige
- albion
- sue carson saddles
- edix
- horseshape
- hastilow & sons
- kemnevall
- stübben
- sommer
- ergon equine
- ruiz diaz / pessoa / pds
- acavallo & equestro
- harry dabbs
- equiscan
- ideal
- deuber & partner
- hab-to leatherhouse
for brands
want your product in the arena?
Places are limited, and we're selective about who joins — that's how we keep the line-up diverse. Brands that exhibited in 2026 get priority. Join the interest list and we'll reach out when packages open.
- limited places
- a diverse line-up, by design
- 2026 brands get priority
- Of exhibitors surveyed left with 16+ qualified leads
- 54%
- Of exhibitors surveyed left with 6+ leads
- 94%
- Of exhibitors surveyed would recommend exhibiting
- 88%
Evaluation survey 2026
can anyone buy a ticket?
No — SaddleSummit is 100% B2B. Entrance is exclusively for saddle fitters, saddlers and saddle makers, manufacturers, dealers and tack shops.
when do tickets go on sale, and what do they cost?
Prices and ticket types are being finalised. Join the early-access list and you'll hear first, including the early-bird price.
one day or the whole weekend?
Friday and saturday each have their own programme, so the full weekend gives you the complete line-up. Come early, stay late.
how do I get there?
Maren-Kessel sits in the south of the Netherlands, close to 's-Hertogenbosch. Eindhoven, Schiphol and Düsseldorf airports are all within reach — route, parking and places to stay are on the travel & stay page.
step into the arena
be first in line for 2027.
Tickets go live soon. Leave your email and you'll be first to know — with the early-bird price.
find us in Maren-Kessel.
- Location: Hippisch Expertise Centrum, Pastoor Roesweg 45, 5398 HZ Maren-Kessel, The Netherlands
- Dates: Friday 8 & Saturday 9 October 2027
- One venue, one big whole: the stands are built right around the arenas, so the horses are always at the centre. Easy to reach from Eindhoven, Schiphol and Düsseldorf airports.
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