Schleese is honoured to be part of the support team for the talented Kim Herslow – one of the top dressage riders in the U.S. – as a partner for her saddle needs. Schleese has been working with Kim over the last two years and ensuring Kim and Reno are comfortable and maximizing their performance in their Obrigado saddle. Kim is having a very successful year so far with her partner Rosmarin (Reno). In February 2015 the pair swept the small tour, winning all classes at the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL. They then went on to win Team Gold at the Nations Cup also in Wellington, FL. Their journey continued to Munich, Germany where Kim and Reno won the Pferd International Prix St. Georges and helped lead Team USA to Victory. The highlight of their adventures and successes brought them to the 2015 Pan Ams in Toronto, where they were part of the Gold medal winning team. Schleese is very proud of all Kim’s accomplishments, and having her win Gold in our backyard at the 2015 Pan Am Games was the icing on the cake.
Schleese is also proud to have been the saddle of choice for Bronze Team Dressage winner Sarah Waddell from Brazil!