Schleese Saddlery Service

Kristen Vlietstra has been working with Schleese as a Certified Saddle Fit Technician since 2001, and is well-known and appreciated by her clients for her expertise in providing excellent diagnostic analysis, re-fitting and adjustment service. She also completed the Equine Anatomy course at the Academy of Equine Dentistry, taught by Dr. Deb Bennett. She is a well known presenter and lectures at various equine functions all across the country. Territories

Natalie Sauner joined Schleese in 2006 to pursue her passion of working with horses. When she was younger, Natalie competed in both dressage and hunter/jumper disciplines, and is now combining that experience with her training as a Schleese Certified Saddle Fit Technician. Today, she provides saddle fit demos and lectures at trade fairs and saddle fit sessions across Canada and the United States. Territories

Denise Lenz was classically trained in dressage in both Europe and North America, and has extensive show experience in many disciplines. Denise has her US Riding Master III Certificate, and has been working with Schleese since 2003. She is a Certified Saddle Fit Technician and has training and experience in all aspects of fitting and adjusting saddles. Denise is a popular presenter at many equestrian events. Territories

Julia Dixon is a member of the International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists, and graduated from D’arcy Lane in 2007. Julia has been working with Schleese since 2004, and has gained knowledge in many areas throughout the company. She has been a rider for 14 years indulging in several disciplines from western team penning to exercising race horses, dressage, and jumping. Julia is excited about helping horses and takes pleasure watching her clients feel their horse as soon as their saddle is fitted. The goose bumps she gets examining horse and rider when they booth feel the adjustment and the development of movement continue to grow. Julia is excited to persist on helping horse and rider to carry on pain free. Territories