ABOUT HEATHER

eather Soones-Booher, a transplanted Brit, has lived in the U.S. for
thirteen years, and she says it's common practice in England for every horse to have its own saddle; one that fits the horse. After being here for only a short period of time, she realized the genuine need for a person that could not only fit the saddle for the rider, but could also fit the saddle to the horse.

In order to become this particular person, she attended an intense training program in New York to learn how to professionally fit a saddle to a horse. She returns yearly for training, keeping her skilled and up-to-date on all aspects of saddle fitting.

In the Summer of 2007, Heather returned to England to advance her expertise in the precise art of Saddle Fitting. With her dedication and hard work, she earned her certification as a Qualified Saddle Fitter for the Society of Master Saddlers in the UK.

Heather has been riding since she was seven years old. She previously competed in eventing, and she currently owns a brilliant horse named Kavalier, who she continues to train and compete in Dressage. She also owns two lively colts, a Dutch Warm-Blood named Cassanova, and a Premium Oldenburg named Bordeaux.

Horses have always been a priority for Heather, and she wants to see them happy and healthy all the time. Her love and adoration for these magnificent animals drove her to learn and start her saddle fitting business. Saddles101 allows her to share her knowledge by educating other riders, helping to keep their horses at their best, now and always.

Heather is also a proud sponsor of Knollman Dressage, a provider of riding lessons, coaching, training and purchase consulting.

TESTIMONIALS

"I cannot thank you enough for your time and patience in fitting Otto and I for our Trilogy saddle. Our experience with you could not have gone better. With this saddle I sink right into position and have the support I need to maintain it. We have been in heaven since it arrived! I am also amazed at the quick service. What else can I say but Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Performance Saddlery is lucky to have you, as are we!"
- Joanne Silverman and Otto

"Just wanted to let you know that my horse loves his new saddle. It's great to ride him again. Thanks once again for your help." - Ishil

Special thanks to Dudley Parr for capturing the beautiful photographs seen on Saddles101.com