As a life-long rider, my motto is "ride out of pain" for the horse and their rider. I am, though not currently, a CDE driver as well. I use pressure mapping along with a host of methods to help horses achieve better saddle fit. Pressure mapping can be used under a driving saddle and breast collar, as well as on the seat of the driver too. I believe in "holistic" horse care, that meaning a "team" that considers all aspects of the horse health. To be specific, I work with the farrier, the chiro, the vet, the massage therpist, the trainer, the rider, the driver, the saddler. Saddle/tack fit is about many things besides the tack. With a holistic approach, a team can get to the source rather than treat the symptoms. Read about it on your left, click EQUI Mapping. I offer private evaluations and groups as well as clinics.

After spending years building orthodic saddle pads for better fit on many riding saddles, I have decided that the SPECIALIZED SADDLE and TW by Specialized is in fact the very best fit system out there. You can adjust the flare, the rock, the width. I have spent countless hours working with distance riders, the "cream de la cream", the Lance Armstrong of the biking world...why? Because this is where Specialized got it's start, and it's reputation, and it's numerous "best of condition" finishes. Distance riding challenges the horse, the rider, and the tack in miles and hours hundreds past the typical pleasure rider. Therefore, it's a proven track record in many many cases. I've had the pleasure of seeing many horses take a lead for the first time, ever, the rider sit up straight for the first time, ever, the elimination of back pain, the saddle stop falling into a lesser shoulder, regular long term relationships with massage and chiros cease, farriers comment on the change in the horses way of going via the hoof wear. Very rewarding. I've been privy to a lot of "firsts" so to speak.

As my customer, I thoroughly teach you about shimming both the static and the dynamic horse, and no question is a dumb one. Something important is worth repeating. It's virtually the last saddle you'll have to own unless you have a Paso and a Draft, thats' a stretch. I am the east coast certified rep, offer training for new reps and spend countless hours with my customers. I also stock a mobile tack store with the current models of Western, English and Endurance saddles plus a few demos. I stock the supplies for Specialized Saddles as well as beta/biothane custom tack and a lots of gear not included on this website. I build Custom Driving Aprons too.

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We are just off Interstate 73/74, a beautiful scenic drive from just about everywhere in central NC. Map quest will get you right to my mailbox: 542 W College Street Star, NC 27356

PLEASE CALL FIRST ! ! ! 336-267-0276 We may be at a live event.