About me: A lifetime of dedication to horses

My lifetime of dedication to horses has been wide-ranging in both decades and specialties. Riding regularly for nearly 3 decades started with weekly lessons and lead me to becoming employed as a professional rider and assistant trainer. My fascination with hoof care and health was furthered through my professional apprenticeship under a hoof care professional. My love for upper level sport horses and attention to detail made me an excellent upper level groom, trusted by several multi-million dollar reining trainers and their string of incredible and wildly successful training horses. As I’ve continued to expand my knowledge and pursue a career with horses, my path to becoming a saddle fitter became clear and I have found much joy in the work! I am passionate about continuing my education and dedicate time to doing so every week. 

     I am now an independent saddle fitter dedicated to prioritizing the health, welfare, and safety of both horse and rider; providing a strong emphasis on excellent customer service and support throughout the entire process from initial contact to saddle purchase, post assessment and assistance to ensure education and success. I enjoy being part of a team that focuses on a whole horse and anatomy focused approach to success, directing and connecting clients to complimentary professionals and key resources to further meet their needs and promote excellence in their respective show rings. Over the past few years I have gained experience evaluating, working on, disassembling, and repairing new and used saddles of over 40 different brands. 

What People Are Saying

  • Debbie E.

    “ Passing along a huge compliment to you for going out of your way to help someone you didn’t know but saw was frustrated in trying to find a saddle to fit my OTTB… You recommended a very capable and honest saddle fitter and maker who came through our area… Who does that? Both your kindness and her professionalism has us in a saddle that fits us both and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you, for just being you!!! ”

  • Allison L.

    “ I could not ask for better guidance for my girls and their momma who knows zero things about horses ”

  • Kaylie H.

    “Maggie has helped my filly and I so much. She has definitely helped me become a better rider and goes above and beyond helping you find the appropriate tack. Definitely thankful to have Maggie in our lives”

  • Jenni M.

    “We love working with Maggie! She is professional, hard working, always willing to answer questions, provides tips to help our horses so we excel together.”

  • Rana G.

    “She’s very knowledgeable and helped me find a better fitting saddle for my hard to fit paso fino mare. She helped educate me on saddle fit basics and the anatomy of my mare and muscles in her back. She brought saddles to try on and was not pushy about sales, but did have one that worked well for us. My mare and I are both much more comfortable after meeting with Maggie!”

  • Kathe W.

    “Maggie fitted my hard to fit Gypsy Vanner… He felt much more relaxed and comfortable as I rode him in the new saddle, which makes me confident he’s no longer bothered by a poor fitting saddle. That keeps us both safer. Thank you, Maggie!”

  • Lisa B.

    “Maggie came to my place and we checked off several boxes! She did saddle fitting for both my western and English saddles, outfitted my mare in a surcingle, made sure my 5-point breast plate was on point, and evaluated a saddle I bought at auction. She was extremely easy to work with and answered all my questions knowledgeably. Highly recommend!”

  • Donna H.

    “Thank you for putting the horse first and teaching my granddaughter why its important!”

Recent Continuing Education Completed

Imagine Equine Education- Biomechanics and Clicker Training courses
Self-Study of the book “Animal Management 1933”
Advanced Equine Studies- Saddle Fitting Training Courses
Self-Study of The Horse First Podcast by Dr. Audrey DeClue
In Person brand training with Crest Ridge Saddlery and Saddlery Brands International

Did you know..?

Tack is the number one cause of injury in sport horses! Equipment that fits and functions well is essential for your horse’s longevity!

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