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Bank Transfer: You will see bank details to pay to in the checkout process, payment should be made immediately and email sent to enquiries@saddlecentral.com.au to advise the payment has been made. Credit cards: Visa. Mastercard Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay, is processed via the website checkout, Humm (little things) is processed offline. - select offline payment in checkout. We do not accept HUMM little or big things. Finance: Humm90 (previously known as Skye finance) is processed offline. - select offline payment in checkout. Note that HUMM90 is NOT the same as HUMM little things or HUMM big things.

Layby is not currently available. Afterpay is available and offers similar payments and you don't have to wait until its paid in full.

Yes you can pay part bank transfer and part credit card etc. As checkout only allows full payment with one payment method you'll need to select offline payment, add a note to the order saying you wish to split the payment. Pay the bank transfer part straight away (you'll see bank details in checkout). Once we see this payment we will generate an invoice showing the balance to be paid. The invoice will have a pay button so you can pay by credit card or Afterpay. We will automatically be notified when this is paid.

Humm 90 finance. - 6 months interest free - order total over $500 Afterpay - 4 fortnightly payments - order total under $2000 Please note that HUMM Little things and HUMM Big Things is not offered, use Afterpay instead.

Apply via the finance page

Humm and Humm90 are part of the same group but they are different. HUMM 90 is for higher value items and we offer interest free for 6 months. As Humm 90 is classed as finance it requires credit checks so you will need to apply for Humm90. Please note that HUMM Little things and HUMM Big Things is not offered, use Afterpay instead.

No, Apply first, once you have been approved place your order and select offline payment. Your order will be finalised offline.

No sorry, we don't offer HUMM little or big things as a payment method, consider HUMM90 instead.

The websie has live inventory, it updates each time an order is placed, so if an item says its in stock it IS available.

When an item is out of stock it shows a notify button, enter your details and you will automatically be notified it it returns.

The website shows all the currently available stock, if you have checked the saddles for sale page and don't see what you are looking for complete the saddle wanted form so we can let you know if one comes in.

You must still submit your return via the return notifiation on the website within your trial period and post it the very next posting/business day.

To make it easier to trial your saddle over the busy Christmas holiday period we are extending the trial period from 7 to 14 days. The extended trial will apply to: Postal orders placed between 13th December and 21st December. Pick up orders placed between 16th and 21st December and picked up on 21st or 22nd December.

The last posting day before Christmas 2023 is Friday 22nd December. Orders must placed and paid in full by close of business on Thursday 21st December. All orders placed after close of business on Thursday 22nd December will be posted on 3rd or 4th January.

Refer to the trial terms page.

The saddle trial is automatically applied to orders placed via the Saddle Central website (with the exception of layby and Afterpay orders). You do not need to request the trial. Payment is required in full. If you want to try before paying, you will need to book an appointment to bring your horse to Saddle Central. Refer to the appointments page.

The 7 day saddle trial starts the day you receive your order.

Sorry the trial period will not be extended, if you can not make a decision within the trial period you can return it as per the trial terms.

Yes, you can book an appointment to bring your horse to try saddles. refer to the appointment page.

Appointments at Saddle Central require the use of an independent fitter, charges vary depending on the fitter you use and are payable on the day to the fitter. There are no charges payable to Saddle Central.

To make it easier to trial your saddle over the busy Christmas holiday period we are extending the trial period from 7 to 14 days. The extended trial will apply to: Postal orders placed between 13th December and 20th December. Pick up orders placed between 16th and 21st December and picked up on 21st or 22nd December.

Consignment - you receive payment when the sadlde sells Sell out right - you receive payment when the saddle arrives at Saddle Central. Trade in - a credit to be used towards the purchase of another saddle. Fore more details about these options see the sell you saddle page

The first step is to read the selling your saddle page and submit details via the saddle to sell form. You will receive a response within 2 business days. (check your junk mail if you don't see a reply) If you agree to the pricing offered, you will then be emailed a posting label and packing instructions.

First submit details via the saddle to sell form, selecting trade in as the selling option. Not all sadles are accepted for trade in, you will receive a reply in 1-2 business days. If the price offered is acceptable you have a couple of options: 1. You pay in full for the saddle you wish to purchase, when the trial is finished and you are sure you are keeping it you post the trade in saddle. The trade in amount you are owed is paid via a refund on your initial payment. 2. Pay the difference between the trade in and the new purchase. You'll receive a trade in code to use in checkout, leaving the balance for you to pay. You post your trade in saddle straight away using the post label supplied, as soon as its received at Saddle Central and passed inspection, your order is posted.

We don't buy accessories but you can include girths, stirrup leathers and stirrups that are in excellent condition with a saddle that is being consigned.

Yes, saddles are accepted from all over Australia, a paid post label is supplied along with packing instructions. Submit details of your saddle via the saddle to sell form.

Yes, we can assess it either before you drop it in (complete the saddle to sell form first) or we can assess it once we see it. Book a drop off time here>

Submit details of your return via the Return Notification Form

Refer to the returns page

Return is subject to the trial terms. If you received you saddle in the post, return it using the original packaging. You will find an info sheet and return label in your parcel. Submit details of the return via the return form The return must be back in the post and the return form submitted within 7 days of receiving. If your order was collected in person you can return it in person or post it. To return in person, book the return online. or to return by post contact Saddle Central for a posting label. (Submit the contact form at the bottom of this FAQ page.) For more info about returns see the returns page.

Saddles returned by standard post, the return cost is $75 per saddle, this covers the return post and admin costs. If you select Express post on your order, the return post is automatically Express so will incur additional return costs. (insurance is extra you can add it and pay at the post office or contact us to create a new posting label that includes insurance.) Saddles returned is person the cost is $35. The return cost is deducted from your refund.

Refunds are usually processed within 48 hours of the saddle arriving back. How long it will take to show in your account will depend on the payment method you originally used. If the payment is not showing in your account 4 business days after you have been notified of the refund please contact us.

You must still notify Saddle Central of the intent to return by submitting the return form within the 7 days. Post it the very first business day and send us the tracking details the same day its posted.

No.

If you are local and would like to see before you buy, you can book an appointment, one saddle will be reserved 24 hours prior to the appointment. To see different appointment options refer to the apponmtments page then book an appointment here. If you need a saddle reserved for longer than 24 hours you would need to order and pay in full.

Saddle Central is an on line store not a walk in store. there is no in store viewing unless you are visiting with your horse. Refer to the appointment page for details about a fitting/trial with your horse.

All bookings need to be made online via the appointments page.

We no longer allow visits to look at stock.

Yes of course! We can asses it either before you drop it in (complete the saddle to sell form first) or we can assess it once we see it. Book a time to drop it off here.

We can change the gullets on the following brands with easy change gullets. Pessoa, PDS, Anky, Trainers, Cavaletti, GFS, Wintec, Bates, Thorowgood, Syd Hill, Eurohunter. Some older saddles in these brands may not have easy change gullets, refer to the product lisitngs to check. We can not alter the gullet on saddles that do not have easy change gullets. To request a gullet alteration add it to your cart, gullet alteration lsitings can be found HERE, select the correct brand and size.

Add the gullet exchange fee to your cart when purchasing your saddle. You can find the Gullet listings in our store.

If you have just placed your order immediately place another order for only a gullet alteration. Gullet altetation lisitngs can be found HERE, select the correct brand and size. add a note to the order with your order number.

If your horse currently has a saddle with an easy change gullet and it fits you can peak in side to see what size/colour it is. use our gullet comparison chart to compare different brands. If you don't have a gullet to compare to and your horse has not recently been measured, you will need to measure yourself. refer to gullet measurement guide for how to measure.

If you are buying a GFS saddle, you can purchase additional gullets. We don't sell extra gullets in other brands unless we have excess in a particular size. See the gullet page for those currenly available.

Each brand has their own gullets, they are not interchangeable between brands. Each brand also meaures differently so don't assume you need the same size in another brand. Refer to our comparison chart for the differences between brands.

refer to the gullet measurement guide page, there is a printable guide and a video. Send your template via the gullet measurement form,

Saddle fit is extremely complicated, using a fitter that knows your horse is always the most ideal. If you don't have a fitter we can help. Refer to saddle selection help page and submit details via the forms. We can not recommend suitable saddles from a phone conversation. If we need to discuss anything with you we will contact you after we receive your form.

We are happy to assist as much as possible with both selecting suitable saddles and advising how they fit when you receive them. To select saddles we will need to see pictures and templates, refer to the saddle selection help page for whats required. Submit details via the saddle selection form. We sugest reading the saddle fitting guide for some background information about key saddle fit points to consider.

Simple answer is NO! Long answer is, its impossible to guide you without all the relevant information, a verbal conversation about the horse or rider will never give all the information needed. The small amount of information given in a conversation is enough to use the filters on the website and select the correct seat size, gullet width etc. you can do this yourself.

Its not possible to recommend saddles from a phone chat, refer to our saddle selection help page for how we can help.

No a photos can not be printed as an exact copy of the original. Most printers are scanners so finding a scanner is not usualy difficult, most businesses, libraries, post offices and most homes have a printer/scanner. If you have a mobile phone or Ipad you can use the Adobe scan app, its free to use.

The only scanning app we have found to be accurate is Adobe scan this is free to use. Do make sure to hold the camera directly above the paper to ensure you get an accurate image. If you use any other app print a copy yourself, lay it over your original template and check that it sits directly on top of the original templates lines, even if it sits out by .5cm it will give us the wrong angle. .5cm is a gullet size, so accuracy is important.

The saddle selection help page has a video and a printable guide

refer to the gullet measurement guide page, there is a printable guide and a video. Send your template via the gullet measurement form,

Yes, You can bring your horse to Saddle Central to try saddles, you must use an independent fitter to check the fit of saddles and make any adjustments for a good fit. Saddle Central will assist with selecting saddles to try but does not assist with fitting. There is no option to try saddles at Saddle Central without the use of a fitter. Saddle Central do not charge a fee but the fitter will charge you there normal consult/alteration fees. If you don't have a regular fitter Saddle Central can organise a fitter for you. Refer to the appointments page for details and to book.

Saddle Central works with local fitters, we can organise an independent local fitter to come to you, to check the fit of a saddle you have ordered or if you want to try multiple saddles we can arrange for them to take several saddles out to you to try. The fitters are independent, we do not pay them and there is no financial reward for them selling our saddles, they will therefore charge you for this service. If you'd like multiple saddles taking out we will require pictures and a template from you so we can select suitable saddles, refer to the saddle selection page. This is a simple process and we have easy to follow guides. If you don't wish to do this yourself we can arrange for a fitter to do it for you but this extra visit just to do the initial measuring will incur a standard fitting consult fee from the fitter.

Submit the contact from below and we will let you know if we can recommend a fitter for your location.

If your horse currently has a saddle with an easy change gullet and it fits you can peak in side to see what size/colour it is. use our gullet comparison chart to compare different brands. If you don't have a gullet to compare to and your horse has not recently been measured, you will need to measure yourself. refer to gullet measurement guide for how to measure.

We can change the gullet on most saddles that have an easy change gullet, add gulllet alteration to your order. There is a non refundable fee of $25. We can not alter saddles that don't have an easy change gullet.

Saddle fit is extremely complicated, using a fitter that knows your horse is always the most ideal. If you don't have a fitter we can help. We have a high success rate of selecting suitable saddles form pictures and templates. Refer to saddle selection help page and submit details via the saddle selection form.

We are happy to assist as much as possible with both selecting suitable saddles and advising how they fit when you receive them. To select saddles we will need to see pictures and templates, refer to the saddle selection help page for whats required. Submit details via the saddle selection form. We sugest reading the saddle fitting guide for some background information about key saddle fit points to consider.

Collection is available Monday to Friday 10.00 to 5pm, book s time via the booking page. (no same day appointments so plan ahead) Orders should be collected within 3 business days. Orders not collected within 7 days will forfeit the trial.

Collection out of normal hours may be possible, please contact us prior to placing your order to arrange mutually convenient time. Contact us via the from below.

No all orders need to be paid before collecting.

Place your order via the website and select pickup in checkout. After completing checkout you can book a pick up time: https://calendly.com/saddlecentral/pickup-return

Post cost depends on your loaction, refer to the posting page.

Orders are usually posted the day after the order is placed, how long it will take to arrive will depend on where you live. Our estimate is SA 2 days VIC 3 days, NSW 4 days TAS, QLD & WA 5-7. days.

Small items can be posted Express, select Express in checkout. Saddles are very expensive to post Express, to SA and VIC the extra cost may be around $100 other locations from $100 - $350 ! If you'd like a quote submit the contact form below. Same day despatch is unlikely as post goes at lunchtime.

Yes, to most countries, refer to the posting page, if your country is not listed contact us for a price. submit the contact form below.

All saddle orders are posted with tracking and signature on delivery, so lost parcels are unlikely. Saddle Central is responsible for all parcels they have packed and sent, until they reach the destination address or Post Office on the order. Parcels must not be redirected in transit, Saddle Central accepts no liability of loss if the postal journey is intereupted by a redirection. Saddle Central is not responsible for any loss due to an incorrect delivery address. If you send a parcel it is your resposibility to package and label it well. Any loss of a parcel you send is your responsibility, you can add insurance for your peace of mind if you wish.

All parcels are sent via Australia Post so we can not guarantee delivery on any specific day. You can request we delay posting a couple of days (no more) or you can leave the parcel at your Post office for a couple of days when it arrives, your trial starts when you receive the parcel.