10/10/2026
Meet your fitter! 👋🐴
Forward Saddlery has changed quite a bit over the last year since I (Sydney) decided to take the business full time. With the one year anniversary here, I thought it was a good time to reintroduce myself and let you know why I do what I do!
I grew up in southern Wisconsin and started riding at eight years old. From 4-H to AQHA/APHA breed shows, IHSA at UW-Madison, and eventually USEF competitions. I've been fortunate to learn from some wonderful horses along the way, including my now 24-year-old QH gelding who still insists he's not ready to retire. These days, I'm enjoying the journey with my young horse.
As much as I love competing, my horses have always been more than just show partners. They're my buddies, my family, and a big part of why I do what I do. ❤️
Forward Saddlery started with buying and selling a few saddles during college. As the business grew, so did my curiosity about saddle fit. The more horses and riders I worked with, the more I realized how different their needs could be, and how important it was to have more than one solution.That curiosity turned into a commitment to learning everything I could.
When I considered taking Forward Saddlery full time, I knew I wanted to partner with a company that offered the fitting versatility I felt was missing. That's what led me to Erreplus. I fell in love with their saddles, their philosophy, and their dedication to the horse.
Since then, I've had the opportunity to learn from incredible fitters with over 20 years of experience, studying different brands, fitting philosophies, and approaches. I continue to seek out education and expand my knowledge because I believe being a good fitter means never assuming there's only one right answer.
That same philosophy drives the growth of Forward Saddlery. Most recently, I've partnered with The Saddle Bank to bring GFS saddles into our offerings, giving me another set of tools to help horses and riders with different needs.
At the end of the day, the horses I fit may not be my own, but their comfort and well-being matter deeply to me. I want every rider I work with to feel heard, informed, and confident in the decisions we make for their horse.
Here's to another year of learning, growing, and doing right by the horses that make all of this possible. 💕 🐴