Why Saddle Fit Is Everything Performance is built through precision. Every aid, every transition, every moment of connection depends on alignment between horse and rider. Few pieces of equipment influence that relationship more than the saddle. Fit is everything. My partnership with HusleBos Saddles has reinforced just how critical proper saddle fit is—not only for comfort, but for biomechanics, communication, and long-term soundness. Why Saddle Fit Matters A saddle is not simply a seat...

In sport, it is easy to talk about results. Scores, rankings, milestones. What is harder—and far more honest—is acknowledging how rarely progress follows a straight line. Training toward a long-term goal, especially one measured in years rather than seasons, requires a tolerance for uncertainty. There are periods of visible momentum, followed by stretches where improvement feels incremental or invisible. Setbacks occur. Conditions change. What once felt easy suddenly requires renewed effort....

From the outside, international competition often looks like a series of shows and travel dates. From the inside, it is a long-term operational commitment that touches every part of a horse’s life and a rider’s daily decisions. Campaigning internationally is not about one good season. It is about sustaining form, soundness, and mental clarity over years. Horses must be prepared to ship, adapt to different footing and environments, and perform consistently without being over-asked. That level...