About Me

Hello, I’m Sarah, founder of Bucking Belgian Saddle Fitting LLC.

I was born and raised in Belgium, where I lived for 27 years before moving to the United States. As the daughter of two veterinarians, animals were always a big part of my life. I started trail riding when I leased my first pony at 10 years old, and horses have been part of my life ever since.

Over the years, I’ve trained horses, worked as a trail guide in Sweden and Florida, and spent countless hours riding trails. I’m also a bitless rider myself.

Working with and riding different horses made me increasingly interested in how much the saddle can affect both horse and rider. I started noticing differences in movement, balance, comfort, and even behavior, and I wanted to understand why.

That curiosity eventually led me to saddle fitting.

Today, I bring that same curiosity into every fitting. I don’t believe saddle fit is just about taking a few measurements or looking at the saddle on a standing horse. I look at the horse, saddle, and rider together, both standing and in motion, to understand how the entire combination is working.

Maybe something doesn’t feel quite right with your current saddle. Maybe your horse has changed. Or maybe you’re looking for a new saddle and simply don’t know where to start.

Whatever brings you to a fitting, my goal is to look at the whole picture and help you find the best way forward for you and your horse.