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Member of the Association of Saddle and Harness Experts (VZTD)

At Fryso and Tweespan Exclusive Ruitersport we strive for the highest level of saddle fitting service and advice. As a proud developer of Fryso Saddles and a member of the Association of Saddle and Harness Experts (VZTD), we combine craftsmanship with extensive knowledge of horse and rider. Our specialization enables us to deliver work that promotes the well-being of the horse and enables optimal performance of your horse.

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Why choose a VZTD certified saddle fitter?

The profession of saddle fitter is free in the Netherlands, which means that anyone can call themselves that. However, the VZTD sets strict requirements for its members:

  • Accredited training: Members have completed training at, for example, Equine Saddlefitting Specialists or Saddle Professional.
  • Mandatory additional training: Annual training in the field of saddles, anatomy and horse welfare is mandatory.
  • Independence: VZTD members are not brand-bound and provide objective advice. Despite Fryso being our own brand, we also measure other brands and check all brands of saddles.

There are different stories about every saddle fitter, depending on what experiences someone or their acquaintances have had. We will not deny that. Membership of the VZTD is really a good starting point to know whether you are dealing with someone who is independent and has adequate training.

Our approach

We apply the same principles during both a saddle check and a fitting session for a new saddle, whereby we take a complete picture of the horse and rider combination into account in our working method.

We fit complete saddles, not just saddle trees. Although the tree is very important for the fit of the saddle, the effect of the cushions on the fit cannot be underestimated.

We assess the horse not only when standing still, but also when moving. That is why we always ride several times to get a good picture of the situation, the position of different saddles or the adjustments during a check.

We look not only at the horse, but also at the rider. One person is not the other, in addition, the saddle has more influence on the posture than people sometimes think in advance.

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Fryso Legacy

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Fryso Legacy Mono

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Fryso Comfort AE Special

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Fryso Ambition

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Fryso Devotion

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Fryso Lux

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Fryso Expression

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Fryso Devotion Mono

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Fryso ClassicGP

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Fryso Celebration livery

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Fryso Jump

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Willem Joëzer de Jong

Since I ride many different types of horses, including KWPN, Fries, Barock Pinto, Oldenburger and harness horses, I was looking for a saddle that suited me but also my horses.

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  • Name: Henry Roffel
  • Location: Tijnje
  • Highest level ridden: Grand Prix
  • Saddle type: Fryso Expression

Stable Henswoude

The Fryso Comfort is very suitable for my stallions and training horses.

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  • Name: Stable Henswoude
  • Location: Aldeboarn
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: Freeze Comfort

Marjan Schalekamp

I just don't want to lose it anymore. This saddle is also very suitable for my KWPNers!

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  • Name: Marjan Schalekamp
  • Location: Northwold
  • Highest level ridden: Grand Prix
  • Saddle type: Fryso Comfort AE Special

Marsha Dijkman-de Vries

Through a number of adjustments that were specifically aimed at me and my horses, I have obtained my ultimate saddle that ensures better sports performance. The saddles helped to optimize my posture.

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  • Name: Marsja Dijkman-de Vries
  • Location: pingjum
  • Highest level ridden: Grand Prix Model
  • Saddle type: Fryso Comfort AE Special

Stable de Weidhoeve & Jelle ter Weide

As the Weidhoeve stable, we use quality products from Fryso and Tweespan.

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  • Name: Jelle ter Weide
  • Location: Tjerkwerd
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: Fryso saddles

Wildcroft Friesian & Baroque Pinto Stud

I am very happy with the shape of the saddle the quality of the leather and the semi deep seat it provides to the rider.

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  • Name: Grace Lammers
  • Location: Australia
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: several

Gerda the Great

I've been a fan from day one and have been riding the great Fryso saddles for almost 15 years! The fitting and filling service is great. When in doubt, they will come right away.

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  • Name: Gerda the Great
  • Location: Bakehouses
  • Highest level ridden: ZZ-Light
  • Saddle type: Freeze Comfort

Jettie Rust

Ever since I was little I wanted a Fryso saddle, after my accident in 2012 I wanted to ride again but I couldn't ride a “normal” saddle anymore.

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  • Name: Jettie Rust
  • Location: -
  • Highest level ridden: -
  • Saddle type: -

Denise Speelpenning

Denise Speelpenning Homepage > > Denise Speelpenning Previous Next Share: Review I always enjoy riding! In 2006 I first came into contact with Fryso saddles and since then I have always enjoyed riding. Together with my parents I have a small-scale breeding farm for Frisian horses in Rockanje and I ride... Read the whole review
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Demi van Nispen

With the fryso saddle I have found my perfect saddle! The saddle fits well on both of my Friesians and I have sufficient stability on the saddle.

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  • Name: Demi van Nispen
  • Location: Aalsmeer
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: Fryso Expression

Stall Tunxdorf

I have always dreamed of a Fryso saddle. And I even became first through the Fryso Legato.

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  • Name: Remona van Maurik
  • Location: Upper Lions
  • Highest level ridden: M2
  • Saddle type: Legato

Karlijn van Vugt & Equestrian Center Eelde

The Fryso saddles ensure optimum shoulder free riding, which is necessarily for our development.

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  • Name: Karlin van Vugt
  • Location: Eelde
  • Highest level ridden: light tour
  • Saddle type: Fryso Comfort AE Special

Lora Burger

A suitable saddle is very important. On advice we bought a new Fryso saddle. Our horse immediately started to finish her movements better. I would recommend both the filling service and the fitting service for a new saddle, they are real professionals, come from the sport themselves and see very well what the horse and rider needs.

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  • Name: Lora Burger
  • Location: Purmer
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: Fryso Comfort AE Special

Helen de Haas

My horse can move well in the saddle because the shoulders are free. I never want another saddle again!

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  • Name: Wendy Stalls
  • Location: Ospeldijk
  • Highest level ridden: Z2
  • Saddle type: Friesland Square

Linda van der Heide – Ernst

I am the lucky winner of the Fryso Saddle via the Bit contest. Coincidentally I had just bought a new horse (a 3 year old Westpoint).

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  • Name: Linda van der Heide - Ernst
  • Location: -
  • Highest level ridden: -
  • Saddle type: Fryso Devotion

Esther Hoekstra

Fryso's service is really fantastic, they think along with you and look at the rider's wishes. In addition, they have a lot of expertise and the horse is also central

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  • Name: Esther Hoekstra
  • Location: Kollumerzwaag
  • Highest level ridden: ZZ-Heavy / 135cm
  • Saddle type: Comfort AE Special / Jump

Anne Wientjes

All Fryso saddles are of super quality and they are very comfortable. Fryso itself also has a top service. They come especially from the north of the country to the south of the country for (semi) annual filling.

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  • Name: Anneke van den Branden-Wientjes
  • Location: Bergeijk
  • Highest level ridden: Z1 dressage
  • Saddle type: Fryso Expression

Sigrid Seebacher

Here is my Barockpinto Stallion Johannes BP09 with his Fryso Comfort!
I really love that saddle and never would like to have another one.

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  • Name: Sigrid Seebacher
  • Location: Austria
  • Highest level ridden: -
  • Saddle type: Freeze Comfort

Leonie Evink

I was looking for a saddle that was comfortable and also offered me strength. In addition to my wishes, the saddle also had to fit my horse well. Ezelien then pointed me to the Fryso saddle, and since then I don't want anything else.

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  • Name: Leonie Evink
  • Location: Aldeboarn
  • Highest level ridden: Intermediate I
  • Saddle type: Freeze Comfort

Stable Chardon

We choose Fryso saddles because it is made to measure and with expert advice. The saddles are suitable for various levels and the horses run well with the Fryso saddles.

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  • Name: Stable Chardon
  • Location: Jorwert
  • Highest level ridden:
  • Saddle type: Freeze Comfort

Our Saddle Specialists

Sybren Minkema

Active in dressage and harness sport with Friesian horses. Specialized in measuring (Fryso) saddles.

Emma Spoelstra – Kingma

Active in dressage sport (KWPN and Friesian). Specialized in (Fryso) saddle filling, saddle repair, Bit and Bridle fitter and measuring De Niro riding boots.

Mariana Raven

Active in show jumping and dressage sport (KWPN). Specialized in filling and repairing (Fryso) saddles.

Elzelien Renssen

Active in the breeding of Friesian horses.

Rianne de Jong – Struijs

Active in dressage sport. Specialized in selling equestrian articles, webshop management, Social Media, customer contact and measuring De Niro riding boots.

Meinie Kampen

Active in dressage sport. Tweespan shop and webshop, advice and sales employee, Social Media and tailoring De Niro riding boots.

Anna Maaike Fokkema

Anna Maaike has worked with Friesian horses for years, now she rides and drives with her harness. Specialized in saddle padding and repair.

Marrit de Vries

Marrit is active in dressage with both Friesian horses and KWPN horses. Specialized in saddle padding and repair.