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English Saddle Fitting
Stacy Hockel is a Certified Saddle Fitter and Certified Equine Massage Therapist with 20 years of experience in the evaluation and fitting of English saddles, with knowledge of most major brands in both dressage and jumping. Stacy approaches saddle fitting as both a science and an art. Rather than relying solely on a standardized checklist, she evaluates the individual horse and rider as a dynamic partnership. Her approach considers conformation, musculoskeletal structure, posture, balance, movement, and biomechanics to determine how the saddle interacts with both horse and rider. Working collaboratively with the trainer and rider, Stacy assesses the horse both statically and in motion to identify areas where saddle fit may influence comfort, freedom of movement, balance, or performance. Her goal is to achieve a precise, functional fit that supports the horse’s biomechanics while allowing the rider to maintain an effective and balanced position. Stacy is dedicated to optimizing comfort, communication, and performance through thoughtful, individualized saddle fitting.
Something unique about Stacy that most people don't know about!
When Stacy is not fitting saddles or spending time with her beautiful Friesian, Evander, people are often surprised to learn that Stacy and her husband run a wine bar in Waukesha, WI. They enjoy the people they meet, discovering new bottles and talking about wine adventures and travels.
