CV Dressage PEMF Therapy and Saddles

CV Dressage PEMF Therapy and Saddles Independent saddle fitter, NC/VA/SC representative for Ikonic Saddlery and NC/VA representative for Erreplus. Certified PEMF practitioner

Courtney Vesel is the owner/trainer of CV Dressage. Biomechanics of the horse and rider have always been a passion of mine and I am eager to share that passion in all of my services. I am the East Coast Sales Director for Täkt Saddlery, a certified PEMF practitioner, and certified in Level III Dressage from the American Riding Instructors Association. Making the horse feel comfortable in their body and perform at their utmost ability is very important to me, I treat all of my clients horses as if they were my own! Visit my website at www.cvdressage.com to learn more about what I offer!

MARK YOUR CALENDER!!!My Erreplus Spring demo day will be held Monday, April 27th at the gorgeous Highclere Farms in Burl...
03/30/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDER!!!

My Erreplus Spring demo day will be held Monday, April 27th at the gorgeous Highclere Farms in Burlington, NC!

Just bought a new horse and need a new saddle? Your horse outgrew his last one? Want to upgrade? Just want to see why Erreplus is the best around? Come join us! This event is FREE for everyone!

Spots are limited so you must RSVP ASAP.

Lorenzo will be joining us from Italy for this awesome event.

Can't bring your horse? Auditors are welcome as well.

TWINNING!!!! Having a great time this weekend so far! Weather is great, company is great, horses are great, what more ca...
03/20/2026

TWINNING!!!!

Having a great time this weekend so far!

Weather is great, company is great, horses are great, what more can you ask for?

Today kicks off dressage at the Carolina International! Come find Erreplus and Ikonic  in the vendor area! I also spy a ...
03/19/2026

Today kicks off dressage at the Carolina International! Come find Erreplus and Ikonic in the vendor area!

I also spy a few new models! 🧐

One more sleep! Trailer is packed, we have some new saddles to debut, and a ton of saddles on sale!!! (How does 25% off ...
03/17/2026

One more sleep! Trailer is packed, we have some new saddles to debut, and a ton of saddles on sale!!! (How does 25% off your next saddle sound??) Come by the booth to find out more!!

ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL THE BEST NORTH CAROLINA EVENT SHOW OF THE YEAR! The Carolina International CCI4* starts at the Carol...
03/12/2026

ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL THE BEST NORTH CAROLINA EVENT SHOW OF THE YEAR!

The Carolina International CCI4* starts at the Carolina Horse Park next Wednesday!

For the second year in a row, CV Dressage is proud to be there as part of the vendor village to show Erreplus and Ikonic Saddlery to all competitors and spectators.

See everyone in a week!

🌟Elevate your horse's performance with saddles that be adjusted to fit as they grow and develop and expert independent s...
03/09/2026

🌟Elevate your horse's performance with saddles that be adjusted to fit as they grow and develop and expert independent saddle fitting for any brand🌟

At CV Dressage, we are dedicated to enhancing the comfort, health, and performance of your horse. Specializing in professional saddle fitting, we integrate biomechanics, functional anatomy, and a holistic approach to ensure your equine partner reaches its full potential.

🎯Why utilize our services?
-Independent fitter, biomechanics expertise, functional anatomy insight with a whole horse approach. Certified with a BS in Equine Studies and works with your entire team to ensure your horse is working and feeling their best! Courtney also has a trainer background and has her USDF Bronze Medal, so she understands what the rider is feeling and has a different eye when it comes to fitting your saddle.

🎯Our Services
-Tailored Saddle Fitting: Recognizing the uniqueness of each horse, our custom saddle fitting solutions are designed based on your horse’s specific build, gait, job, and muscle development. Each saddle fitting includes a static and dynamic evaluation to ensure your tack is in tip top shape for your horse. We service/flock saddles of any brand for correct fit. We also evaluate girth styles!

-Premium Saddles: We provide a selection of high-quality saddles from Erreplus and Ikonic designed for comfort and performance. Our offerings include adjustable, flocked, and fully customizable options to suit your horse’s evolving needs. All saddles we represent are designed with a horse-first philosophy, ensuring that your horse's comfort and well-being are never compromised. With prices starting at only $2,700, we offer a wide range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

❗️Schedule Your Evaluation Today! Now booking for March and April❗️

Invest in the health and performance of your horse with CV Dressage. Contact us at 919-607-1883 or visit our website at www.cvdressage.com to book your evaluation.
Servicing all of NC and VA for independent saddle fitting, Erreplus Saddlery, and Ikonic Saddlery.

03/08/2026

Happy daylight savings time everyone!

Quick announcement.

Due to the rapid increase in fuel costs, my travel fee will be adjusted temporarily by $5 moving forward. Once prices come back down travel fee will go back to normal.

Thank you everyone for understanding!

Send a message to learn more

I just got a new saddle. Why does it still move slightly? Your horse is a dynamic creature. That means that there is con...
03/06/2026

I just got a new saddle. Why does it still move slightly?

Your horse is a dynamic creature. That means that there is constant motion in all directions - up/down, side to side, foward/back.

When strapping a solid object to a moving object, we are interrupting basic forces at play. If your saddle has ZERO movement, it is too tight and clamping on your horse, literally putting a vice on the energy flowing through your horse.

A properly fitted saddle should move slightly as your horse moves, to show that its moving WITH them, not against them. Just like a trainer training their eye to how a rider is effecting the horse, we train our eye to see whether the saddle movement is helping or hindering.

Now, if it's trying to take flight, that's not ok and you should get that checked out. :)

What are tracings and why do I need to do it so often? Every single time I come see your horse for a saddle fitting appo...
03/04/2026

What are tracings and why do I need to do it so often?

Every single time I come see your horse for a saddle fitting appointment, I whip out a wear flexible stick and make drawings that match the measurements of your horse's back.

This keeps tabs on all the changes your horse goes through with maturing and training.

I keep these tracings on file forever. Which means I have a lot of filing cabinets FULL of them. These tracings allow me to track changes i width, muscling, asymmetries, and profile.

The first tracing I do is your horses tree width. This is measured 3 fingers behind your horses scapula. This one is SO fun to watch change, especially on young horses!!!

The second tracing I do is where your stirrup bars lay. This is often where I see the most atrophy. This measurement is a nice 2D visual way to track your horses development.

The third tracing is the lowest point in the horses back, and another spot where atrophy rears its head.

The fourth tracing is your horse's last rib. I often see asymmetries here in the ribcage, and it shows a lot about your horses strong vs. weak side.

The 5th and 6th tracing I do are your horses profile shape and their “true drop.” The true drop gives an idea of what depth of panel your horse needs.

Tracking these changes throughout time can just indicate the normal progression of a horse's growth, but it can also help be an insight to problems as they are starting to arise.

And although tracings are a part of my job as a saddle fitter, they are also just super fun to nerd out over!

Who else is a better person when it's warm out? 🌞 🙋‍♀️
03/03/2026

Who else is a better person when it's warm out? 🌞

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I bet we have all be guilty of one or more of these mistakes in our horse lives. But we can always be striving to do bet...
03/02/2026

I bet we have all be guilty of one or more of these mistakes in our horse lives. But we can always be striving to do better by our horses!

Upcoming Virginia trips!March 9-13- VIRGINIA (everywhere)April 17-22- VIRGINIA (everywhere)Want to be included on the sc...
02/27/2026

Upcoming Virginia trips!

March 9-13- VIRGINIA (everywhere)
April 17-22- VIRGINIA (everywhere)

Want to be included on the schedule? Contact me to get added!

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm

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Courtney Vesel is the owner/trainer of CV Dressage and a USDF Bronze Medalist. She teaches dressage and balanced seat riding lessons to students of all ages, and is available for training rides. She has a passion for the biomechanics of horse and rider and is eager to share that passion in every lesson. Courtney has a BS in Equine Studies from Virginia Intermont College, is certified in Level II Dressage and Stable Management from the American Riding Instructors Association, is a Level II Certified PEMF Practitioner, and an apprentice with the Society of Master Saddlers . Visit our website at www.cvdressage.com to learn more about what we offer!