Mid Atlantic Saddlery and Tack Repair

07/06/2025

No amount of twist or unevenness is acceptable in a tree, horses backs deserve safe saddles that do not injure them. If you ever been told that your saddle tree has been comprised or broken, that saddle should never go on the back of a horse ever again!

We recently saw a saddle advertised with "bit of a "twist" " that was "fine for flat work or low level riding"

Saddle trees with any amount of twist are unsafe and inhumane to use on any horse for any reason.

The horses body and biomechanics will adapt to a twisted tree, no matter the activity it is being used for.

When we ask a horse to carry an asymmetrical tree we are asking their body to compensate for the asymmetry and to rebalance the saddle (and rider)

A twisted tree is dangerous, it is harmful, and it is completely unethical to sell or use even for lunging or breaking.

The only way to determine if a saddle tree is twisted is to have the panels removed and the tree inspected by someone qualified and or trained to do so.

Please consider your horse and other horses when selling or buying used saddles and have the saddle inspected before using it.

07/02/2025

Congratulations to Nikki Newcombe and the entire team at BLISS OF LONDON - Saddle makers of distinction on their acquisition of two more premium brands. We originally chose to bring in Bliss due to their wide range of tree options and configurations for both rider and horse! We’re super excited that they are working to expand their line and continue the legacy of two quality brands! We will be taking the next few months to figure out what additional saddles we would like to bring in to supplement our current stock!

06/24/2025

The heat is no joke. Be careful with you horses and yourself. We will be staying in the shade, by a fan, or inside. Keep yourself hydrated, keep your horses hydrated, evaporative cooling works!

06/23/2025

Va has a Defiant Saddlery Stockist now. Sam Martyn Saddle Fitting has her demos and is all prepped to help you find the perfect saddle for your jumper, hunter, Eventer, or dressage enthusiast! She even made a commercial for her customers! Sam described the saddles as stable and super comfortable! Even in the terrible heat today, she didn’t want to stop riding!

06/13/2025

We are so lucky to get to go to some amazingly beautiful places. Had a wonderful day fitting today and looking forward to more tomorrow! Hoping the rain holds off!



BLISS OF LONDON - Saddle makers of distinction
Cavaletti Collection
Defiant Saddles
Albion Saddlemakers Co. Ltd

06/03/2025

If you are interested in learning about your horses’ communication and the way they communicate pain and joy and anxiety are often missed signals.

This is a great opportunity to learn more.

Learn to recognize 24 vital behaviors that indicate pain in ridden horses. Science-based training from a leading veterinary expert. Limited-time offer.

06/01/2025

Nothing says 'ready to win' like gleaming tack and polished boots. 🌟 A little elbow grease goes a long way in the judge’s eye. Do you clean your tack before every show? Be honest… 😅

We make and sell our own line of tack cleaner and leather balm for ensuring your tack is safe, free from harmful and sticky chemicals, and that it is going to be protected and look its best!

If you need to order tack cleaner or leather balm, please send us a message and we can get it shipped out or dropped off!

05/31/2025

A perfectly fitted saddle isn’t just for comfort—it can make or break your ride in the ring. ✅ Performance, posture, and confidence all start with proper tack. Is your gear show-ring ready? It isn't just about looking good it is about performance. Shows are expensive, make the most of your experience!

If you want to be sure, please fill out our Jotform to get on our schedule. We will also be at Upperville Horse and C**t Show on Sunday and Thursday this week if you need tack fittings or adjustments this week while you are at the show!

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05/28/2025

If you think your horse doesn't know what saddle you are bringing out, and what the saddle makes them feel, you are missing all manner of communication and capacity on the part of your horse.
Horses are empathic, they react to your heart rate, they know different people for years and years without seeing them, they remember their friends. They for sure know that the particular brown saddle makes them hurt, or better yet, means it is jump schooling day and therefore fun!

Horses know. We hav proof and research.

05/25/2025

A first for us, got to meet some geese at an appointment today, this little guy didn’t seem to like Matt too much.

05/16/2025

**We will be closed today as we help celebrate one of Maryland’s oldest traditions.**

Lauren’s love of horses began at Pimlico Race Course as she lived up the street from it as a girl and often came down to watch the morning exercise riders. The Preakness Stakes became an annual tradition for her family filled with parties and friends.

Today, instead of grilling at the family home and helping to park cars, we will be trackside enjoying some Black Eyed Susan cocktails and picking out the fictitious next horse that Lauren will buy after it’s race career.

05/13/2025

Good Morning!

We will be in the Brookeville Md area on Friday the 23rd! If you are looking for a new saddle or just need an existing saddle checked please reach out and we can get you on the schedule!