Hear from Top Riders - on why they trust Master Saddler Kate Ballard for their Saddle Needs!
Westhill & Son Ambassadors
Saddle “Fitters” are commonly found throughout the equestrian industry - but a Master Saddler, is a rarity - due to the time, education & commitment it takes to become certified & master this art. Kate Ballard is 1 of only 3 Master Saddler’s in all of the US - and is here to ensure your horse, and your seat - is performing at its best!
Adam Steffens - Grand Prix Rider - Wellington, Fl
I have been working with Kate
for nearly 7 years with a large
amount of horses and riders.
Her customer service is second
to none and everything is dealt
with in the most professional
manner. As a rider and trainer
who is meticulous about my
horses comfort and care having
saddles that fit reliably is very
important to me. With Kate and
Patrick Saddles I have been able
to rule out any saddle fitting
problems as it's always been
perfect. The quality of the
leather on her products and
attention to every detail has
made Kate a truly essential part
of my program.
Adam Steffens
Grand Prix Rider
Wellington, FL
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Rosie Julian-Simone’s, USDF Gold Medalist & International Competitior
I have been riding in Patrick
Saddles for 7 years now. The
quality and comfort they provide
to me and my horses has been a
game changer! Kate always has
perfectly fit the horses and kept
my saddles feeling great. My
riders have thrived with these
saddles that are custom to not
only their horses, but also to
their bodies, improving their
position while riding!
-Rosie Julian-Simoes, USDF
Gold Medalist and International
Competitor
Louisa Eadie
I have been using Kate Ballard,
WestHill & Son and Patrick
saddles for over 4 years now
from my babies to my
International GP horses. I won't
put anything else on their backs.
Kate's extensive education in the
field as a Master Saddler is
basically unprecedented in the
USA.
I believe what we use on our
horses backs and the people we
use to do this should be as
qualified as our veterinarian and
Kate is!
As well as covering all the
serious performance side of
saddle fitting we still get to do all
the fun design and
customisation.
I cannot recommend Kate,
WestHill & Son and Patrick
saddles enough.
Louisa-Marcelle Eadie
UK International GP Rider
and Traj
Jessica Friedrich
I very highly recommend
Westhill and Son and Kate
Ballard!! Having a Master
Saddler fit your horse makes a
tremendous differenceto both
you and your horse.
I have had
Kate fit four of my horses with
Patrick's Saddles and I could not
be happier. I
will go to no one
else but Kate!!
Jessica Friedrich. IL/FL
