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More Than Equipment
Stitched and Steed aims to provide comprehensive saddle fitting and repair services to all equestrians in greater central Kentucky. We believe that a properly fitting saddle is more than just equipment — it’s a key component of your horse's overall health and performance. With compassion and expertise, we provide comprehensive saddle fitting and repair services, regardless of brand, experience level or discipline.
How We Can Help
Saddle Assessments
Full evaluations of your current saddle’s fit and impact on your horse.
Recommendations
Expert guidance for new or alternative saddles that promote comfort and wellness.
On-Site Adjustments
Quick and precise adjustments, including flocking changes and gullet corrections, right at your location.
Off-Site Repairs
Professional repairs like billet replacement, strip flocking, and other essential maintenance.
Why use a saddle fitter?
There are many reasons a person may use a saddle fitter, the main reason being to ensure the fit of your existing saddle or of a saddle for purchase. Here are some signs of a poorly fitted saddle that may be resolved by correct saddle fit.
Rider -Related
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Discomfort During Rides: Experiencing back, hip, or seat pain while riding.
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Imbalanced Position: Struggling to maintain proper posture or balance, lower leg instability, or constantly needing to shift your weight.
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Riding Fatigue: Feeling fatigued or sore after even short rides.
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Reduced Performance: Noticing a negative impact on riding technique or effectiveness.
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Confidence Issues: Feeling less secure or confident in the saddle.
Horse -Related
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Behavioral Issues: Horse fidgeting or refusing to stand still when being saddled, exhibiting signs of discomfort, such as bucking, head tossing, or reluctance to move forward, tail swishing, poor work attitude or lack of engagement.
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Uneven Movement: Noticing irregular gaits or difficulty with transitions and turns, picking up wrong lead, tripping or refusing to extend.
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Back Pain or Sensitivity: Horse showing signs of pain when the back is touched or pressure is applied, stiffness.
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Saddle Sores: Development of rubs, sores, white marks, or uneven wear on the horse’s coat or skin under the saddle.
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Muscle Atrophy or Asymmetry: Uneven muscle development on the horse's back.
Saddle-Related
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Moving forward or backward
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Slipping to one side
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Too high in front
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Too low in back
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Feeling unbalanced
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Requiring a tighter girth, breastplate, or a crupper to minimize movement.
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Sammie. From the moment we started working together, it was clear that she truly cares about both my horses and their well-being. She took the time to carefully assess everything, ensuring that the saddle fit was perfect for my horse’s comfort and my riding position. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and the adjustments made all the difference. Sammie even helped me find a new saddle for one of my horses, and I love how she doesn’t represent just one brand but focuses on finding the best fit for each individual horse. I’m incredibly grateful for her professionalism, patience, and thoroughness. I highly recommend Sammie to anyone in need of top-notch saddle fitting.
Jackie Davis
I have had the pleasure of working with Sammie Jo on many difficult rehab and training cases. Her attention to detail and exceptional skill as a rider give her an advantage as a saddle fitter. In addition she is infinitely patient, taking the time to listen to the client and develop a strategy that will best benefit the horse and ultimately the rider. This thoughtful approach truly sets her apart.
Julie Vargas, DVM
Spy Coast Farm
Sports Medicine Veterinarian
She was incredibly helpful and informative throughout our visits and took so much time to truly understand the needs of my horse. She relied not only on his confirmation but also on his history, his degree of work, and my plans for him to create the best saddle fitting plan. My horse feels more comfortable under saddle after her work, and it has made a real difference in our rides. She is also very sweet and worth knowing even if you don’t need a saddle fitting!
Annabelle Rossi