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Helping horse owners create happier, sounder partners for over a decade. Mebane Saddlery is the home of Independent Certified Saddle Fitter Tara C Mebane.

Tara C Mebane, CSF, EM/MT, EEMFR

Certified saddle fitter and equine bodyworker (sports massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy techniques) and classically trained rider. Tara has over 250 hours of study in English Saddle Fitting and Flocking from one of the most comprehensive courses of study available. Taught by Mike Scott, a Society of Master Saddlers certified saddle fitter, who is also a human and equine massage therapist with over 25 years of experience, anatomy, and an understanding of how the horse moves, were major points of emphasis in the program. Continuing education is important, so Tara apprentices as schedule permits under Mike himself, other graduates of Mike's certification program, saddle companies, and other equine professionals (vets, chiropractors, etc). Tara is also a rider and trainer herself, and understands the need for appropriately fitting tack for both the horse and rider.

04/02/2026

Really happy with how my horses look right now, especially Glimmer. While I have been feeding a predominantly all forage diet, I made some minor tweaks after following along and learning from Audrey Christie on TikTok. One of those tweaks was using Custom Equine Nutritions Vermont Blend, but specifically the Vermont Blend Pro for Glimmer, which was recommended since she spent multiple months on antibiotics treating her Lyme last summer and she has really blossomed making that switch, she’s more comfortable in her body because her tummy feels better.

I also switched to cleaner ingredients in all of my supplements and forages, meaning I found forage pellets that had no binders, no preservatives or any additives. I’ve been getting the Blue Mountain line available at Pittsboro Feed.

03/31/2026

26 year old Petey getting his bodywork in before Sedgefield this weekend. He was one of my first clients after I finished my first bodywork course. I reminded him the last time he got a session right before a show he swept the division, so he needs to keep that streak active lol.

03/20/2026

Monkey not spooking at something because we taught her what to do when she sees or hears something concerning before I ever swung a leg over: stop. That’s it. She’s allowed to stop, and process, and when appropriate, to walk toward it.

Every interaction with our horses, we’re training them. You just want to make sure you’re training the habits you want, setting them up to succeed.

03/13/2026

I mostly post cute bodywork photos because they are easier to get, so I think people forget sometimes that I’m one of the very few actually trained and certified saddle fitters that service the area too, but I get it’s hard to remember that when I’m really 4-5 different professionals in one, and I use all of my skill sets at every appointment, no matter which kind it is. I know I’ve been saying for a while that I’ll be making some changes to my services format and I’ve *almost* got it planned out, but that’s the idea, to better reflect my actual range of knowledge, skills, experience, and professional credentials in my whole horse approach to the working equine athlete.

03/10/2026

I am putting together another Custom Equine Nutrition order, let me know what you need or want.

Or, if you just want to discuss their products and your feed program just let me know.

03/09/2026

Me and my buddy Timmy! ❤️

03/02/2026

I’ve been seeing this photo making the rounds for the last week or so, so here’s my take on it:

Make no mistake, this is basically every saddle company, County just has the balls to say it out loud and bluntly. These companies are a business, their job is to sell saddles, it’s the entire point of the company. The job of their reps is to sell saddles, and that’s the training they give them: sales. A lot of the companies that had a history of training their reps and using qualified and trained fitters are also going this route, I’m seeing it everywhere.

I didn’t get into saddle fitting to sell saddles, that was never the objective or point of the education for me. In fact, I spent close to 5 years in the field before I picked up my first line, Cavaletti, and I did that for a few reasons 1) convenience for my clients—it checked off a lot of the boxes frequently requested 2) anatomical gullet plate design 3) quality. Roughly 2 years ago I added Smart Saddles, another company that designed their saddles for the horse first, instead of for the rider. I don’t work for either company, I get no pressure from either company to sell for the sake of selling. Would they love it if I sold more? Sure, of course they would. But this is also why I choose to remain independent and always will. I’ll go back to having no lines before I’d ever take a position with a quota. But again, I understand they’ve got a business to run, and mouths to shelter and feed of their own, and that money is made with sales. We all just need to make sure it’s being done ethically.

02/27/2026

Feed table getting a little reorganized. These Tractor Supply buckets with lids are perfect for holding the 25lb bags of Custom Equine Nutrition, LLC products and other bulk supplements. I think I have about 1.5 bags of Sea 90 salt in that container.

I’ve been getting A LOT of nutrition questions lately and that’s fantastic. I really do take a whole horse approach to the work I do, and offer a wealth of knowledge in many areas of equine husbandry, both as a 30+ horse owner and manager, as well as my professional training. Did you know I have a minor in Animal Science from NC State? While I’m not a certified nutritionist (yet anyway 😉), my minor included nutrition and anatomy courses, plus I spent 10+ years working at a Southern States and attending feed nutrition and husbandry courses by both Southern States and Cargill. So when we talk about nutrition, I’m not just giving my opinion, I’m providing an educated assessment.

02/26/2026

Gelding smooches 😘 💋

02/25/2026

It’s here!

02/17/2026

Thank you kisses are the best ❤️

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Hurdle Mills, NC

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336-264-6660

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http://www.mebaneequinebodyworks.com/

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