07/28/2026
Today I get to proudly announce that I will be Haven Horsemanshipâs US West Coast rep for their freshly launched lineup of flexible saddles!
I am honored to be asked to partner with Haven Horsemanship, as the owner/founder/designer is a fitter and horse-woman I deeply respect both as a person and as a skilled colleague, who wants the best solution possible for both horse and rider.
I will not be up and running until first week of September, and I have not had a chance to add the new line to my website yet. Please visit Haven Horsemanshipâs page to browse the new saddles arriving! https://www.facebook.com/HavenHorsemanship
Q: But why. WHY?????? I will gladly fit whatever you want me to look at, and as an authorized Dealer for Ghost, EDIX, OPUX already, why on Earth would I want to complicate my life by adding another option??!?!?!?
A: Because each and every horse is unique in their physiology, movement, and preferences.
Because each and every rider is unique in their physiology, movement, and preferences.
The saddle is the interface between the 2, and has to support both and facilitate clear communication.
There is no one size fits all. Each horse/rider pair will have a very unique need and solution.
Q: But donât I already carry every imaginable solution??????
A: Youâd think!!!! And yet, on fitting rounds, I still often end up leaving the barn without having found just the right thing for that truly difficult case, and it is frustrating. I donât like to admit defeat.
Q: Doesnât adding another saddlery just make me compete with myself and the other brands I carry?
A: NOPE! I will not ever add a brand to my lineup that is similar to the other ones. I look to maximize the solutions, to fill in the gaps, to find that magic unicorn saddle for your difficult case. The more various tools in my toolbox, the better.
Q: How are my 4 brands similar?
A: Any brand I choose to represent will meet a similar set of criteria:
1: They must be flexible trees. This can be ba****ck pad, treeless, leather-tree, flex-tree, but they MUST allow the horse the freedom to move unrestricted.
2: They MUST provide adequate support, weight-bearing, structure, stability, while eliminating pressure-points.
3: They need to be managed honestly, ethically, with leadership that understands the needs of horses and riders, with a willingness to listen to fittersâ and customersâ feedback for continuous improvement, and who provide excellent support.
4: Any saddle I sell will be at a price-point that is affordable to most riders without sacrificing quality, with an excellent price-to quality/feature ratio
Q: Oh dang, you have so many choices now my head is spinning!!!! What is what????
A: I will give a brief summary of each of the brands I carry. I love them all, and am proud to represent them all, so will list them in the order in which I added them to my line-up:
GHOST:
⢠Italy â small family-owned business
⢠30 years in business
⢠Ultralight âbaseâ serving as a flexible âtreeâ to attach rigging, provide structure and support while allowing 4 levels of flexibility. Also a leather-tree available.
⢠Unique Italian design often described as âMy little Italian Gucci bagâ of saddles
⢠A favorite of endurance-riders worldwide. Favorite of trail-riders, as well as pleasure and dressage-riders as well.
⢠Massive line of saddles in all styles imaginable
⢠Each saddle is custom-made to your specs, with 4-6 week lead-time
EDIX:
⢠The Netherlands â Woman-owned and run, started as Sylvia Edixhovenâs lifelong dream, and is a small dedicated team of designers, logistics, saddlers, with a HUGE selection and vision.
⢠10 years in business, but Sylvia had decades of saddlery experience prior to her startup
⢠English, Western, Crossover/trail, Ba****ck, treeless, Leather-tree, Flex-tree, huge sizes, child sizes, all associated accessories and tack. If you can dream it, they have it. Fun colors, designs, matchy-matchy. Innovative. Fresh ideas, with classic lines. Something for everyone in many price-ranges.
⢠Most inventory is stocked in The Netherlands with 1 week lead-time, but you can also customize your saddle, with extra 10-12 week lead-time.
OPUX:
⢠Sweden â small family business.
⢠10 years in business, previously sold under the Taur brand umbrella
⢠Do you ride a âKeg With Legsâ? Of course you do!!!! Thatâs why you called me! These saddles fill the unique need of a horse with a round shape, or a thick wither and broad shoulder, paired with a short back and lots of movement : Gaited horses, Cold-bloods, Tinkers, Haffies, Icelandics, Trotters, Rocky Mountains, Connemaras, Gypsies, Fjords, Drafts⌠these are horses I often get calls to come and fit becauseâŚ.. Nothing much will fit them. These do. Dressage models only, but many models are perfect trail saddles and many allow a shorter stirrup length for a more A/P feel. These are like riding on a cloud. Open seats with low cantles, while still feeling secure.
⢠Custom made to order with 5-9 week lead-time, depending on time of year and current demand.
Haven Horsemanship:
⢠Reno, NV, USA â independent woman-owned business.
⢠Over 2 decades as treeless saddle-fitter, trainer, and educator, the owner has launched her designs several years in the making, intended to fill gaps in the current options. These are made to solve the most difficult situations, yet have options that will work for just about everyone.
⢠All saddles are built on a flexible and supportive rawhide leather-tree.
⢠Each model has different levels of flex, different weightbearing lengths, different styling, uses, and different horses they will ideally fit. 6 very different models so far, and more in the works.
⢠Each saddle is custom made to order with 4-6 week lead-time, with tons of design options to make your saddle uniquely yours.
