MEET COREY THE SADDLE FITTER

Corey MacKenzie is the human behind Saddles, Bits & Bridles — a virtual saddle fitter with a deep love for horses, rider comfort, and the kind of biomechanics that actually make sense in the real world.

Living on a small farm in Kentucky with roots firmly planted in New England, Corey brings a blend of practical wisdom, dry humor, and no-nonsense clarity to every fitting. The focus is on helping riders who’ve “tried everything” finally find a saddle that works — not just fits, but supports movement, posture, and long-term comfort.

Whether dealing with asymmetry, a tricky back shape, or a horse who’s simply hard to fit, Corey guides riders through the process with patience and expertise. Working primarily with DP Saddlery’s adjustable saddles allows for real-time fine-tuning that supports horses as they change, grow, and move.

But this work is about more than saddles. It’s about helping riders feel confident, helping horses move freely, and making the entire experience enjoyable again.

For riders who want biomechanics explained in plain English, saddle fit that actually feels good, and a fitter who treats them like a partner rather than a sales target, this is the right place.

Let’s get your horse comfortable and your seat balanced. Let’s make saddle fit make sense.

Biomechanics is the science of movement and how the body interacts with forces, both internal and external. In the context of horse riding and saddle fitting, biomechanics focuses on understanding how the horse’s and rider’s bodies move together, how muscles, bones, and joints work in harmony, and how equipment like saddles can support or hinder that movement.Good biomechanics means optimizing posture, balance, and motion to reduce strain and prevent injury. It’s about creating a comfortable, efficient connection between horse and rider so both can perform at their best without pain or restriction.In practical terms, this means looking beyond just the shape of the horse’s back or the rider’s seat. It involves analyzing movement patterns, muscle engagement, and how forces transfer through the saddle to ensure everything aligns with natural, healthy motion.Corey’s approach to saddle fitting is deeply rooted in biomechanics, aiming to support the whole horse and rider system — not just the saddle fit in isolation. This holistic view helps riders feel more balanced, horses move more freely, and the partnership thrive.