About SaddleFit Canada

SaddleFit Canada was created from a lifelong passion for horses and a belief that every horse deserves a saddle that supports their comfort, movement, and partnership with their rider.

The Horse-Obsessed Girl That Never Gave Up On Her Passion

My journey with horses began before I can even remember. Growing up in Ottawa, Ontario, I was the little girl who would do absolutely anything to spend more time around horses — from riding my neighbour’s Quarter Horses to cleaning stalls, doing chores, and finding every possible way to earn lessons at a local riding stable.

My first horses were Arabian horses, and I spent many years immersed in the Arabian show circuit. As my passion grew, so did my desire to better understand the horse as an athlete. In my teenage years, I discovered dressage, and it quickly became the foundation of my training philosophy. My family began breeding Arabian sport horses for jumping and dressage, but we eventually realized that our purpose was not to simply create more horses — it was to better support the incredible horses already out there.

At just 15 years old, I started my own horse training business, beginning a lifelong journey of helping horses and riders develop better communication, balance, and partnership. When I moved to British Columbia in 2015, I brought that passion with me and continued building my training program. In 2017, my husband and I purchased a farm in Kamloops, where we operated a small boarding, training, and lesson facility.

Throughout my years as a trainer, one thing became increasingly clear: the saddle is one of the most important pieces of equipment connecting horse and rider. My fascination with correct saddle fit began when I started riding dressage in 2006, working with Vicky Chalmers, the Quebec/Ontario Custom Saddlery representative, to ensure my own horses had saddles that supported their comfort and performance.

After moving to Kamloops, I continued learning from Krista Kay, who was the Western Canadian Custom Saddlery representative at the time. Her knowledge, mentorship, and dedication to helping horses and riders left a lasting impact on my own approach to saddle fitting.

When our daughter was born, the demands of running a farm no longer aligned with the needs of our growing family. We made the difficult decision to sell our farm and move closer to family in Barriere. At the time, I had no idea that decision would open the door to the next chapter of my career.

Shortly after our move, Krista shared that she was considering retiring and was looking for someone to continue her work. The timing felt incredibly meant to be. After extensive hands-on mentorship, countless hours of studying books and research, and advanced training at Custom Saddlery’s headquarters in South Carolina, I became an official representative for a saddle brand I had trusted and loved for years.

Today, I am the founder of SaddleFit Canada, a company dedicated to helping horses and riders find comfort, balance, and harmony through thoughtful saddle fitting and education. I am also a Society of Master Saddlers trainee Qualified Saddle Fitter, working through one of the most respected saddle fitting education programs in the world.

While I have happily traded my horse trainer hat for a new role, my purpose has remained the same: helping horses feel their best. Saddle fitting allows me to continue advocating for the horse while helping riders better understand the importance of correct equipment, biomechanics, and partnership.

As SaddleFit Canada continues to grow, my goal is to build a team of knowledgeable, compassionate fitters who share the same values: integrity, continued education, and a genuine commitment to listening to both the horse and rider.

Every saddle fitting journey is different, because every horse and rider combination is unique. My passion is helping create that moment when everything comes together — when the horse moves more freely, the rider feels more connected, and both can enjoy their time together even more.

At SaddleFit Canada, we believe saddle fitting is about more than measurements and adjustments — it is about understanding horses, riders, and the unique partnership between them. Our team combines years of experience, continued education, and a shared commitment to helping every horse feel their best.