Hi all- I have a new horse and am in need of a new saddle. She will be very difficult to fit well, high wither, big shoulder, downhill back, and girth position that is farther back! So I need some recommendations on saddle fitters in Michigan or that will travel to Michigan and that are very competent at doing a proper fitting, taking measurements, etc. Any help is appreciated, I’ve looked back at some of threads but I am hoping there might be more current insight. Right now I’m just looking for a jump saddle but I will be in need of a dressage saddle soon as well. Thanks in advance!
Dianne Pulles does a wonderful job. She is located in SE Michigan, not sure how far she travels https://www.saddlefitsolutionsllc.com/
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Thank you! I have heard great things about her. I have been eyeballing Stubben saddles for awhile, does she work with other brands than listed on her website? Does anyone have experience with a Stubben fitter that serves Michigan?
I got my Trilogy dressage saddle from Sally Dietrich. She has been great to work with and will work on any type of wool flocked saddle you currently have. I would imagine she’d be able to take measurements if you wanted to find another saddle she didn’t carry. It was truly the most low pressure/no pressure demo when I was looking for a saddle and that was so refreshing. She’s is in Michigan-- You can find her contact information on the Trilogy website.
Does anyone know of a Stubben saddle fitter that will service southwest Michigan?
Independent saddle fitters usually work with any brand saddle - Stubbens are wool, so they should have no issue fitting if you already have the saddle. Usually if they’re “affiliated” with a brand to have access to stock and ordering new ones but work on any. If you’re looking for a Stubben rep, to try out a whole bunch at once and order a new saddle, try Stubben’s NA website. I’d check bordering states as well, since reps and fitters tend to travel quite a bit. Option 27, if no Stubben reps come to your area - most big tack places carry Stubbens that you can trial.
I emailed Stubben NA about a week ago to find out who has our area of Michigan. If they get back to me I’ll update this thread. The lady I used from Stubben 10 years ago is no longer in the area.
I second Sally. She worked on my Stubben hunt and dressage saddles for a few years and did an amazing job. She’ll work with any wool flocked saddle (or change it from foam to wool) and is low pressure. I can’t reccomend her enough.
Kate Ballard at Stanbridge Master Saddlers https://stanbridgesaddlers.com/ also comes up to Michigan. She is awesome. She’s located in St. Charles, IL, but does make trips up to Michigan.
Around here (Holland) everyone uses a lady named Pam Omer. Have never worked with her but she comes to my barn often.
Just heard back from the Stubben fitter for Michigan. Here is her information
Katy Eisele Stubben saddler fitter in Michigan. Contact via 734 673 7755(call or text)
