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County Saddlery - Maryland and Delaware www.saddles.com Your Maryland And Delaware Sales and Service Rep. Once she settled in the U.S. Alex holds a B.A. in Studio Arts (cum laude), a C.C.
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Resisting the trend toward cheaper production methods using foam rubber panels and plastic trees, saddles made by County Saddlery continue to be painstakingly handmade on our laminated beechwood trees, covered in the world's finest leather, and flocked with pure wool to maximize your horses' comfort and fit. As one of the few saddlery companies in the world which actually make their own trees, Cou

nty sets the industry standard in design and innovation. Our traditional methods take longer and require a higher degree of craftsmanship, but once you sit in a County saddle, we know you will agree that the results are clearly worth it. Although we custom make saddles for many of the worlds leading riders, our commitment to quality and detail is reflected in every saddle we make, including the one we will make for you. is:
Alex Abella, Master Saddlers Association-trained Saddle Fitter

A World of Experience - Alex started riding ponies in Sweden at age four, and from there she rode PRE and Andalusians in Spain, polo ponies in Brazil, jumpers in France, hunters in the U.S., and is still going! As the daughter of a diplomat, growing up Alex had to change disciplines whenever her father’s career brought a change of post, but that has made her a versatile rider that understands and supports diversity. as an adult, and after several years trail riding and then trying her hand at eventing, she is currently pursuing her bronze medal in dressage. As a result of her international upbringing, Alex became passionate about different breeds around the world, and she brings her experience on their conformation, movement and suitability to her saddle fitting. in Equine Science (suma cm laude), and her graduate studies were in Animal Science. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and has a working knowledge of Italian. Rider, Writer, Instructor, Manager: After a decade in international development banking - and convinced that her passion should be her career-, Alex joined the equestrian industry professionally as a part-time instructor first, and then full time as a barn manager, lesson program director and equestrian consultant. In 2004, she was named American Riding Instructor of the Year, and she has been an ARIA-certified instructor and stable manager for almost three decades. Also in 2004, she started a company consulting on equine management and horse purchases and training, and shortly thereafter joined an equestrian design and management company for almost a decade. There her experience grew to include feasibility studies, planning, programming, staffing, client relations, and operations of equestrian facilities, communities, and resorts across the United States and internationally. During that time, she also wrote several articles and opinion pieces on horses and the equestrian industry for renown trade magazines such as Dressage Today, Stable Management, Farm & Ranch, Modern Arabian Horse, and Horse Country, among others. She also wrote, co-produced, and hosted the video “Why Horses,” for the Maryland Horse Industry Board, winning the Best Documentary Short Award at the Equus Film Festival, in 2021. She has also written and illustrated a series of books on dog behavior in both English and Spanish. Business and Customer Service: In addition to having owned and managed several of her own horse farms in both California and Maryland, Alex is an entrepreneur at heart. She has started several companies for herself and her clients since leaving development banking over two decades ago, and her passion is not only for the equestrian industry, but for business done right and professionally. She believes that excellent and courteous customer service is essential, always striving to raise the standards in the industry. Alex has experience in many aspects of the equestrian industry, including operations, lesson programming, equestrian instruction, horse training, media and public relations, content development, equine management, and saddle-fitting, and she brings it all to bear in the daily running of business. At County - We Don’t Sell Saddles. They Sell Themselves©
Your Saddle Journey is about to become An Extraordinary Experience. Test Ride County's All-New Next-Gen Saddle,
“Sold Out in Europe in Just 6 Weeks”! Expert Saddle Fitting
Saddle Fit Evaluation
Tailored Flocking Adjustments
Clinics: Alex doesn’t just lecture, she actually teaches you how to determine if your saddle fits, even if it’s not a County. TO CONTACT ALEX - CLICK HERE! - https://ecs.page.link/nzDD1

19/11/2024

Demo day!! Want to try a county saddle? Reach out to schedule a fitting or demo ride today.

What a wonderful day!
17/11/2024

What a wonderful day!

What a fun day!
16/11/2024

What a fun day!

The Brightwood Dressage clinic with Jenna Brown is officially underway! I can’t wait to see how properly fitting saddles...
16/11/2024

The Brightwood Dressage clinic with Jenna Brown is officially underway! I can’t wait to see how properly fitting saddles make a difference in the fix a tests today!

14/11/2024

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Izzy was very curious about her brand new County Extreme this morning. I love helping horses feel their best!
13/11/2024

Izzy was very curious about her brand new County Extreme this morning. I love helping horses feel their best!

08/11/2024

County Saddlery Of Florida


A long read, and the shortest I could make it!

"I see more and more saddle fitters in my social media feeds. Some are trained, while others are simply resourceful enough to call themselves fitters. Often, I see riders looking for independent fitters so they won’t be sold a specific brand. I have a complicated outlook on this. We all have to make a living (yes, I have a bottomless-pit hobby like everyone else). That being said, most of us charge for our services.

However, if you don’t represent a brand, there’s no industry standard for tree sizes, panels, flaps, etc. So, is an independent the best choice? You also risk that person selling you a used saddle out of their vehicle (because they need the money). If and when you discover it doesn’t fit (through a vet, bodyworker, or due to bad behavior), will that fitter return and guarantee the fit? I’m not talking about years later—horses change. I mean within days or a month. This is why I sell County Saddles. They offer all the options we need for an optimal fit. We guarantee the fit for the first year and warranty the saddle for many years after that. If I disappear (I’m not planning on that!), our riders can contact our office directly, here in the USA.

So, that being said, most of my clients may see me only as a Florida County salesperson...but I am not only that; I’m also an independent saddle fitter trained and certified through the Master Saddlery Association. The MSA is the highest level of training offered here in the U.S. Although I can work on most brands, County actually makes saddles that fit. An optimal fit is achievable, and this is why I not only represent County but also ride in them myself."

—Renee Waters, Florida

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Such a beautiful day full of fittings and demo rides! Huge thank you to Sophia Fishman for an incredible day. I am so ex...
08/11/2024

Such a beautiful day full of fittings and demo rides! Huge thank you to Sophia Fishman for an incredible day. I am so excited for each horse and rider pair to ride in their new saddles and keep feeling the difference a well-fitted County saddle makes.

19/10/2024
Come see us at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill p/b Brown Advisory
19/10/2024

Come see us at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill p/b Brown Advisory

17/10/2024

Horses are rocking in this cool sunny weather!

Come and enjoy the young horses and tons of shopping!

All of the gorgeous Next-Gen models are here for your sitting pleasure!

17/10/2024

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Demo day!! Want to try a county saddle? Reach out to schedule a fitting or demo ride today.

A wonderful note from a lovely client. Thank you, we love what we do, and #CountyClientsAreTheBest ! "... I just have to tell you this saddle ... is GAME CHANGING!!! As you know we have struggled with consistent back soreness in his lower lumbar region. Since this saddle has come in, there has been NONE! Not a stitch of soreness or reaction when we palpate his back, and he's just coming back into serious work which, as we know, would be the time for us to see soreness. His movement through his shoulder, spine, and midsection is improving, and he's really starting to "thaw," if you will, from being frozen in those areas. This wouldn't possible without you! I cannot thank you enough for the time, education, and effort you have given us to help this horse be the best he can be." #BestForBacks #WhatsInYourSaddle #YourHorseDeservesCounty #YouDeserveCounty

Ready for the next hunt season! Congratulations to the owner of this classical new County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting #InnovationJumpSaddle for her young Irish Draught! "Ooh, so comfy!" she said!

Congratulations to the young owner of this new County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting #SolutionHJ #jump #saddle . Can't wait to see them rise together in the hunter ring!

Congratulations to the owner of this beautiful and elegant County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting #EpiphanyDressageSaddle in black leather with white welting, and matching girth! This trail-rider wanted a secure seat, and a saddle that would fit her gaited mare correctly, so she turned to County, the #saddles that are #BestForBacks for #AllKindsOfHorses ! #TeamWool #YouDeserveCounty #YourHorseDeservesCounty

Congratulations to the owner of this new County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting #VelocityJumpSaddle ! After struggling with incorrect fit and subpar service from two other brands, this lucky draft cross' owner got him a #BestForBacks saddle, and we are so happy to have them riding in the saddles that are #BestForBacks with the #BestService now! #TeamWool #WhatsInYourSaddle #YouDeserveCounty #YourHirseDeservesCounty

Loving your County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting saddle more than words can say? Yeah, me too. Matching stirrup bags for the win. And for protection. And because I love you more than words can say, sweet, sweet saddle...❤️💋 #BestForBacks #IDeserveCounty

Celebrating #TeamCounty barn Burning Benjamins, LLC ! Such an exhilarating energy, and so much success at this barn! Pure lightning!

Did you know that County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting has a lifetime guarantee on its saddle trees? If your County saddle tree breaks, County will replace it for just the cost of labor. Adjust a County yesterday, that has just returned from having its tree replaced. "I couldn't wait to be back in my County!" said the owner when she climbed on board after the adjustment. #CountyBestForBacks #WelcomeHome #YouDeserveCounty #YourHorseDeservesCounty

It was all about beautiful black saddles today! Congratulations to the owner of this County Saddlery - Saddles & Saddle Fitting #XceleratorJumpSaddle in black leather with cobalt blue welting, and matching girth. Another owner getting a #BestForBacks saddle to give her young horse the best chance at a healthy riding future. Bravo and good luck with your first eventing season! #TeamCounty #TeamWool #WoolFlockingForHealthyBacks

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