Happy Horse Saddle Services

Trusted Saddle Fitters & Saddle Consignment

Happy Horse Saddle Services is based in Fort Collins, CO and serves the front range and surrounding states. When we are not on the road, the saddle team enjoys teaching groups about saddle safety, construction and fit.  

Happy Horse Saddle Services

Trusted Saddle Fitters & Saddle Consignment

Happy Horse Saddle Services is based in Fort Collins, CO and serves the front range and surrounding states. When we are not on the road, the saddle team enjoys teaching groups about saddle safety, construction and fit.  

Meet Our Fitters

Jen Wright

As an independent saddle fitter and life long equestrian, Jen Wright has committed the past 20 years to equine biomechanics and saddle fitting.  Some of her credentials include:

  • 1993 University of Findlay AA Equestrian Studies

  • 1997-2000 Employment and then ownership of Happy Horse Tack Shop

  • 2006-2007 Equine Biomechanics and Saddle Fit courses/field training with Peter Menet and Robin Moore

  • 2009 Stubben Saddle Fitting Course

  • 2011 SMS North American Saddle Fitting Course with bench flocking, repairs and adjustments

  • 2012 North American Saddlery School

  • 2013 Field Training with Allegany Mountain Trail Saddles

  • 2015-2017 Individualized mentoring and training with Suzie Fletcher Baker, SMS Master Saddler

  • 2017 Masterson Method Workshop

  • 2018 Field Training with University of Zurich Equine Sports Medicine

  • 2018 Takt Saddlery Fit Training

  • 2019 Workshop Training with Black Country Saddles

  • 2019 Fairfax Saddle and Bridle Fit Workshop

  • 2020 Amerigo Saddle Fitting Seminar

  • 2021 SMS North American Saddlery School continuing education

  • 2022 SMS North American Saddlery School Advanced Saddle Fitting Course

  • 2022 SMS North American Saddlery School Bench and Onsite Course

  • 2022 Amerigo Warranty Specialist Training

  • 2022 Jillian Kreinbring Functional Anatomy and Dynamic Posture Workshop

Like most of us, Ericka’s love affair with horses started at a young age. Ericka grew up riding in Denver, CO and enjoyed several different disciplines. Ericka’s true passion of dressage became the focus as she competed around Colorado. Ericka then moved to Fort Collins to study Equine Science at Colorado State University and she was heavily involved in their program. 

Ericka has a strong foundation in all things horse related and is currently on year two of her saddle fitting apprenticeship with Jen. Some of her credentials include:

Ericka Gross

  • 2018 Rider training and certification in dressage and show jumping at Neustädter Gestüte, Germany

  • 2019 Bachelors of Equine Science from Colorado State University

  • 2020 Amerigo Saddle Fitting Seminar  

  • 2021 SMS North American Saddlery School continuing education

  • 2022 SMS North American Saddlery School Advanced Saddle Fitting Course

  • 2022 SMS North American Saddlery School Bench and Onsite Course

why choose us

Well-Connected & Trusted

Buying a saddle can be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to your riding and the welfare of your horse. We have a long history of supporting our community and pride ourselves in building trusting relationships.

Safety & Quality Assurance

Every saddle in our inventory has passed a safety and quality evaluation. We only allow symmetrical and sound saddles into our store.

Education Focused

In order to better serve our equestrian community, we prioritize our education and regularly attend saddle fitting trainings and other educational events to expand our knowledge.

No-Pressure Process

Our priority is to develop long term relations and provide opportunities for each client to make highly educated decisions regarding their saddle purchase. After we provide our services we always encourage test riding to make sure every thing is just right before your purchase.

Serving Colorado & Surrounding States

Regular Trips to Wyoming, Texas & Utah

Serving Colorado & Surrounding States

Regular Trips to Wyoming, Texas & Utah