Pletch Eventing and Saddle Fitting

11/18/2025

Finished 2025 with so much fun at Flying Cross Farm. Thanks to , we have all the smiles and fun moments captured into stunning pictures. Well, almost all….Sadly none of the photographer herself as she ripped around all three phases having a blast on Aussie. She has to suffer with my screen grab and video. I’m so proud of all these ladies. Not only have they worked so hard to feel the rewards, but after 3 full days of them, I am proud to say every moment was filled with positivity, encouragement, and laughter. Highlights: and her 25 dressage score, Aussie and second place after a tough day 1, and Jojo galloping(cantering😂) 2 full courses, Emily and Neni’s best novice rounds to date to be rewarded with a blue(or rainbow) ribbon, and Big Al(FOR SALE) FOD in 2nd at her first HT, everyone actually turned right after fence 1, I found gluten free ritz crackers and aero bars, got to experience her first horse trial, and no one got eaten by bison. The end. Cant wait to see what 2026 brings!!!

11/13/2025

I think we all need to hear this!

11/02/2025

Wrapping up my 5 day adventure to USDF Finals with Erreplus. Enjoyed promoting the brand, going out on fittings, and watching some of my clients get in the ring. I got to expand some of my social media friends to real life friends, and made all new ones. Excited to bring more fabulous saddles to Indiana and surrounding states!

10/31/2025

Enjoying USDF finals! Come say hi!

Join us and other vendors at the vendor village - we are right next to Romitelli Boots. After visiting us, you can get a new pair of boots to match your dream Erreplus saddle.

If you're riding in one of our saddles this weekend, make sure to tag us in your pictures!

10/17/2025

Both these saddles were fitted for the same XXW pony. One is a Bliss brand fitted by me, an SMS trained fitter, the other by a French brand. One saddle, the pony is much happier in. The other, the rider’s hips are happier in. One has a choice, the other doesn’t. Be your horse’s advocate, like this lovely person did. All you can do is your best and trust the professionals you listen to. A vet prompted a look into this pony’s saddle fit. Choose wisely who you put in your corner so you don’t have to worry.
Edited to add: this pony is not grossly overweight. He is well managed by a professional, thoughtful owner, barn, and vet. I will not post photos becuase the internet can be a difficult place for people. While words may not seem harmful, they can certainly be taken that way. I want awareness, but not at the expense of anyone’s mental and emotional health. Please be kind.

10/17/2025

Late last year, I agreed to take a saddle client’s horse in for some training. Somehow, for 10 months now, that has turned into having various other saddle client’s horses in for training. This has never been a part of my business, but I am really enjoying the work we are doing. Horses come for anywhere from 1 month to a few months. Sometimes for week long “tune ups” to see a body worker and get a few rides or lessons. After an initial assessment, they are put into a program to receive anything they need. Because I am in an area and position to have access to so many amazing equine professionals, this is a wholistic approach and could include anything: chiropractor, massage, masterson method, PEMF, saddle fit, vet, or acupuncture. As we figure out what they need in their body, they receive an individualized training program based on the owner’s goals, horse’s strength and ability, as well as what tools I can provide the horse that the owner may not be able to. Long lining, XC lunging, flatwork, jump work, hacking…again, I am so fortunate to have it all. Once we get going in the program, I assess tack and other management practices if needed . Do they want a half pad, a change in bit or noseband, a supplement or diet change. I try very hard to get the horse dialed into a program so I can send the owner home with a plan. Next, we incorporate lessons with the owner before the horse heads home. It can be intimidating to go home with a different feeling animal under you! When all is said and done, I now have some awesome lesson clients added to my program- virtual and in person. To those who have trusted me to “overhaul” your horses (training horses and my full time clients), THANK YOU!! I absolutely love seeing these horses happy and confident in their bodies and work. Snapshot of current training horse, Lily, having both her saddles adjusted after her PEMF. Next to her is long time resident, Geordi, about to get her monthly PEMF. ❤️

09/17/2025

Last weekend was a busy one for quite a few saddle clients! Congratulations to everyone from USDF region champs to Flying Cross Farm HT, and the rings at H&H! Congrats extended to anyone I missed!!

09/14/2025

2 days at the factory. Watching, touching,learning. Seeing each aspect of how our saddles are made, being able to ask questions in person and have visual answers from our generous, skilled saddlers. Finally, being able to look over and sit in the newly acquired and saddles being made for BETA international at the end of the month. What a trip!

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Laura Himes-Wolfe, owners Patrick Wolfe and Eric and Vanessa Moore on a great start to regional championships!

08/27/2025

Every year gets busier!
Annie helped me get my scores at first level towards bronze with distinction.
Lottie is successfully growing what we hope is a filly and is prepping for a couple fall HT’s. She is dropped off with for some dressage boot camp while I am away!
DJ and I are off to Ireland and England for some saddle work and a lot of vacation. I am working very minimally Aug 27-Sept 8. Please refrain from contacting me via anything besides email. When I return, Saddle fitting appts will be booking for Oct. If you need me, please use the request form linked below! Thank you for understanding I am burnt out and giving me time to find some patience again! https://pletchequine.com/saddle-fitting

08/22/2025

Tuck it away elsewhere!

𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧

While on a clinic some time ago, and again at a competition yesterday, I noticed a rider carrying their phone in their rear (right) pocket while riding.

This should be avoided at all levels.

Placing a phone in the rear pocket is likely too:

1) Significantly affect the function of the rider’s seat
2) Compromise the effectiveness of the rider’s seat aid
3) Induce/create rider asymmetry
4) Lead to uneven loading of the saddle and horse
5) Compromise rider-horse interaction

Although carrying a phone while riding can be useful for safety and other purposes (apps), alternative locations should be considered.

Image of a rider sitting on a pressure mat with their phone in their right back pocket.

Note: sharing as an observation. We have not shown this experimentally (yet).

08/05/2025

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