Chapeski Dressage, LLC

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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