Pletch Eventing and Saddle Fitting

12/31/2025

Closing out 2025, I have been forced to take some time off after being struck with whatever mega illness is going around. Learning to listen to your body as a “horse girl” is never an easy thing to do. Thankfully, I have the most amazing and understanding barn crew and clients that allow me to always put my health first. And if you’re new around here, you might not know the challenge that has been for the last 10 (or truthfully 25) years. So, if you have been waiting on me, thanks for your patience as always.

I look back and see 2025 as a huge growing year. Lots of behind the scenes work and just genuinely enjoying our animals and learning ourselves. I am not sure what 2026 is going to bring, but I am confident that whatever it is, we will make the best of every situation. 2026 will promptly start with a litter of Glenna X Dougal terriers, followed by a Charlotte La Bouff X Ferdeaux (hopefully filly) in early April. Just before I really kick off the year with both Bliss of London and Erreplus booths at Kentucky 3 day! Big plans to have Patricia in foal to WH Topgun to have my very own Breyer baby, to get (not so) baby Fran out for her 4 year old year, to continue to work towards my USDF medals on Annie, all while helping my lovely ladies achieve their eventing goals and keeping horse’s bodies happy in their saddles. Wishing everyone joy and peace in their hearts for 2026, cheers!!!

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

It’s that time of year! Enter to win a saddle!

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**COMPETITION TIME – WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE** 🤞❄️❄️

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We are giving one of our lucky fans the opportunity to WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

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EXTRA ENTRY: If you wish please also comment with the name of your favourite Saddle Fitter and their business name, the one with the most votes will also be winning a special prize from us too! We are unable to allocate votes to businesses alone with multiple fitters to make this fair!

Closing date, GMT12.00noon Wednesday 7th January 2026. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
This is open to everyone all over the world and if you have a local Bliss saddle fitter we will arrange for this to be fitted as well.

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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!