Chapeski Dressage, LLC

09/05/2026

**I still have a few spots left Wednesday and Thursday!

SADDLE AND BIT FITTING, SEPTEMBER 23rd and 24th (Wednesday/Thursday-- Friday is now full)

Saddle woes? Bitting and contact troubles? I have openings for the saddle fitting clinic with Nancy Dotti of Contact Saddles when she is here at the barn (south of Missoula) later this month.
Nancy is a Society of Master Saddlers UK and US Certified fitter, and Contact Saddles is located in Santa Rosa and is the West Coast distributor for Albion Saddles, and they carry a few other brands of saddle as well (including their own saddle, which has been a big hit! I have one and it is my favorite saddle.) Nancy can flock to fit (most) wool flocked saddles or help you shim your saddle with high quality felt shims and a correction pad. Have an english saddle with fit issues? We can help.

Saddle fitting second to none and a great privilege to have her come to Montana! If you're interested in purchasing a jump or dressage saddle, demos are being offered as well. If you're looking to do a demo I need a big heads up on this, as saddles will be shipped ahead of time based on what you/your horse needs.
Nancy is also offering bit fittings for both snaffle and double bridles, using the awesome bits of Neue Schule. Super cool to see contact/bitting issues resolved with a bit that is truly right for your horse! A comfortable horse is a happy horse.

Still a few spots left on Wednesday and Thursday, let me know ASAP if you'd like one before they fill.

If you're interested in a bit fitting, saddle fitting and assessment (any make of english saddle), or demoing saddles, please EMAIL ME at [email protected] (I often don't see messages on messenger with any kind of timeliness) with any questions you may have or to reserve a spot. There is a required non-refundable deposit of 75.00 to hold a spot.

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05/11/2026

Show season is under way!

We only had three horses from the barn make the trip to Spokane Sport Horse Farm for their 31st annual spring show. Bob took Rhoanoke at Prix St Georges and debuted at Intermediare 1 to earn the FEI Reserve Champion, and D'Spot at Second Level and debuted at Third Level, winning the Reserve Champion for the show at both levels. Student Carol Mavros and her Leonidas show at Second Level and took home the Highpoint Champion for the show. Congrats to our tiny show contingent!

Next weekend we're off to Cle Elum for the Chablis/Beaujolais show.

Best of luck to everyone this show season-- enjoy your horse and may all of your centerlines be straight and your halts square and immobile!

From Grand Prix to First Timers the May Dressage Show was a great weekend to open the season and celebrate Mother’s Day

04/21/2026

For sale:

If you are a small person with a very wide horse that needs some help behind due to a dropped back or a very uphill conformation, then I have the perfect saddle for you!

Albion SLK Brentina Dressage Saddle in excellent used condition. Only ever handled and flocked by Certified Albion dealers/reps and repair. Ultima/buffalo leather, 16.5" seat, low head, narrow seat, 15.5" molded flap (measured from TOP of stirrup bar), originally a medium tree, changed to an XW tree (just a tad narrower than a 335 if you're familiar with the Albion Platinum trees, regardless a very wide tree) by Duchess Bridle and Saddle, which is recommended shop via importer for widening or narrowing tree (see photo with stamp, which says 7/13). Larger rear gusset ideal for horse needing help behind to balance saddle, large front panel, currently flocked generically by certified Albion fitter. All stitching in excellent condition. Velcro blocks can be moved to some degree to customize desired leg position. Only cosmetic issues are where a name plate was on back of cantle and a very minor leather "scratch" on left skirt (see photos). Wonderful saddle for youth or small adult on a wide horse. Was always a favorite saddle but I can never find a horse to use it on and it's time to finally find it a new home.

Asking 2900.00 for a quick sale

04/21/2026

A very big thank you to Nancy Dotti of Contact Saddles for making the trek to Montana and spending three days at the barn working on saddles and doing bit fittings (plus a 4th day at another location)! I'm tired just thinking about it. So privileged and grateful to have a saddle fitter of Nancy's caliber come twice yearly-- she'll be back in the fall should anyone want a spot. Nancy worked on well over two dozen saddles, did a handful of bit fittings, and several people trialed saddles of the 4 different brands she currently works with (though she works with all english saddles). Happy to say Montana covered its bases during her trip, from snow to high 70s. ☔️☀️

Now that we are all comfy and functional, on to show season! Happy spring everyone! 🥳🐴🏆

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04/09/2026

Still a couple of afternoon spots open if anyone would like to take advantage of this opportunity!

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