The Right Fit Equine

ABOUT LEAH CALVIN

As of January 1st, 2023, Leah Calvin is the new face of The Right Fit Equine Company!

Leah has always had a passion for horses since early childhood. Upon high school graduation she went straight into Oregon’s only accredited Certified Veterinary Technology Program, graduating college in 2004 as a Certified Veterinary Technician.

She brings 24 years of experience from working in multiple fields of Veterinary Medicine through the years, including some mixed animal practices. She has been independently studying saddle fitting since 2009, and became an apprentice with the founder of The Right Fit Equine, Juli Ulm in 2021, who recounted that Leah has a natural talent and keen eye for saddle fitting, and extensive knowledge of the Equine anatomy!

Starting in 2023, she is now answering the equine industry’s great need as a qualified Independent Saddle Fitter in the Pacific Northwest. Leah is always enthusiastically learning new information and techniques of the trade, and is currently enrolled in the world’s premier saddle fitting school; Saddle Fit 4 Life Academy for a Certification in Equine Ergonomics, to be completed likely in Spring 2025.

Certifications: CVT, ISF

Education: Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology

Geographic Area Serviced: Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington

Area of Expertise: Saddle fitting with Leah generally takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours in most cases, and is very thorough. She will take measurements, check your horse for sore spots, and check current saddle and pad fit, if availble. She carries about about a dozen western saddles, about 30 Right Fit Saddle Pads for sale or demo, and an assortment of Pro Shoulder Freedom cinches that can be sold at the time of service. She does not typically have English Saddles available for sale or demo. The fitting will be followed up with a very thorough written report that includes all of the pertinent measurements, saddle and pad recommendations, as well as a list of saddle brands/ types to avoid based on your horse's conformation. It will also have lots of pictures and online links to informative websites, supplemental reading material, or saddles for sale (if saddle shopping).

Types of Horses: From mini horses and ponies, all breeds of full sized horses and mules.