Owner and Head Fitter North Carolina, Tasida Kiley
Look, you are after the meaty bits of who I am and if I'm qualified to help your horse, so let's just get to it. 40+ years an equestrian with a passion for improving soundness through correct riding. As a rider, I've learned from some stellar legends, gone full nerdy into biomechanics, went to podiatry school and shod my own horses for nearly 20 years, and I've always been the person who has the audacity to march up to anyone with knowledge and made friends. I'm invigorated by innovation and comforted by the scientific process, and yes, I do realize that makes me a card carrying nerd. 
I had a great time in my 20's and 30's repairing the "NQR horse" from backyard pets to CDI horses that lost performance using a combination of classical dressage principles and science backed biomechanics. I've been deeply focused on saddle fitting and bridle innovation since 2016, and have had the opportunity to learn from several of the world's top saddle fitters to date. 
I'm Society of Master Saddlers trained, on track to obtain my QSF, which currently less than 100 fitters in the United States have achieved. I attend more continuing education than is probably considered socially acceptable, and at any given time, can be immersed in new product development with multiple brands that improve the lives of horses and riders. I've had a lot of fun helping underrepresented European brands break into the US market, and as a result you may find unfamiliar names in our store, but rest assured they do not skimp on quality or luxury and are destined to be the next big thing. 
I also love giving back to the equestrian community and frequently can be spotted teaching tack fitting to universities, pony clubs and private group member organizations