David on Ari, and his wife Tracy ride on their training trails — David and Tracy ride on their training trails

About Us

At Specialized Saddles, our mission has always been clear: to eliminate sore backs caused by poor saddle fit and to bring unmatched comfort to both horse and rider.

That mission has been validated on the world stage: in 2011, the 100-mile endurance time world record of 6 hours 11 minutes was set by a rider using a Specialized Eurolight saddle. This achievement highlights the performance and innovation behind every saddle we build.

Founded by lifelong horse people David Kaden and Tracy Webb-Kaden, Specialized Saddles was born from necessity. Traditional saddles left gaps in fit, comfort, and performance, so David and Tracy set out to create something better. Their patented 3-D Adjustable Fit System revolutionized the industry by allowing one saddle to be customized to multiple horses—delivering true close contact, lightweight performance, and superior fit.

Today, Specialized Saddles are used worldwide across endurance, trail, dressage, mounted shooting, and more—proving every day that comfort equals performance.

Meet Tracy Webb-Kaden – Owner

Tracy is a lifetime horsewoman whose family was deeply involved with horses long before she could ride. Her parents, Hank and Cris Webb, bred and showed Arabians, and by 1961 Tracy was already immersed in the horse world. Over the years, her family expanded into flat track racing, AQHA and Arabian showing, competitive trail, and endurance riding.

After a successful career in the fashion industry, Tracy re-entered the horse world in 1996 by purchasing her first Arabian endurance horse, Flight Leader. That gray gelding carried her to her first Tevis Cup buckle in 1998, and just three years later, the pair represented the Central Zone Team at the 2001 Pan American Endurance Championships, earning an FEI Silver Medal.

Tracy has since:

Tracy Webb-Kaden Showing her sharp shooting skill on Double T

Completed over 7,000 endurance miles, including more than 20 one-day 100-mile rides.
Won 30 endurance races (50–100 miles) and 16 Best Condition awards.
Competed internationally in FEI races in Brazil.
Successfully trained and leased 100-mile horses for major events like the Pan Am Championships and the Tevis Cup.
Trained Sarah’s Song, who qualified for the World Endurance Championships in Malaysia (2008).
Earned multiple mounted shooting wins, including a Regional Championship.

Her farm, Flight Leader Farm, has hosted riders from around the globe, from young European students staying for months at a time to visiting royalty. Tracy is known for her hospitality, horsemanship, and passion for sharing the endurance lifestyle.

Meet David Kaden – Owner

David is the inventor behind Specialized Saddles. A lifelong horseman, David has logged 5,370 endurance miles, with 14 first-place wins and 11 Best Condition awards to his credit. He has also won multiple championships alongside Tracy, including:

Three AERC National Championships
David Kaden teaching Specialized Saddles saddle fit

The IAHA National Endurance Championship
The AERC Jim Jones National Hi-Point Endurance Stallion award

In addition, David has:

David Kaden crosses the finish line at the iconic Tevis Cup ride.

Finished the iconic Tevis Cup 100
Proved the versatility of Specialized Saddles in multiple disciplines, winning Regional AHA Championships in Open Jumper and Hunter Over Fences

Conducted extensive computer pressure pad research to refine saddle fit technology
Captured multiple mounted shooting wins, including a New Mexico State Championship

David also travels to give clinics on saddle fit, teaching riders how to recognize problems, adjust their saddles, and unlock better performance. Riders consistently see measurable results—improved stride extension, smoother turns, better attitudes, and even 2–3 mph increases in top speed in disciplines like mounted shooting.

Meet Amanda Rodgers – General Manager

Amanda Rodgers is the General Manager of Specialized Saddles and has been a cornerstone of the company for decades. She began working with Tracy Webb-Kaden at Flight Leader Farm at just 15 years old, riding and training horses while still in school. After earning her degree in Agricultural Marketing from New Mexico State University, Amanda stepped into the role of managing Specialized Saddles, where she continues to combine her lifelong passion for horses with her business expertise.

Alongside her work, Amanda has built an impressive competitive record across multiple disciplines:

2015 MSA Rookie Mounted Shooting World Champion
New Mexico State Mounted Shooting Champion
Numerous wins in gymkhanas, barrel racing, and Extreme Cowboy Racing
A top competitor in both Western and Endurance riding, with many first-place finishes to her credit

Beyond the arena, Amanda has trail ridden extensively through the rugged deserts of New Mexico and the mountains of Tennessee. Horses have been at the center of her life, and that love has carried forward to her daughter, now a talented horsewoman in college.

If you’ve ever called the Specialized Saddles office, chances are Amanda’s been the one to answer. She is the go-to fitting expert, helping riders every day through photo fitting and live video consultations to ensure both horse and rider achieve the comfort and performance Specialized Saddles are known for.

Our Commitment

Together, David and Tracy built Specialized Saddles to serve a worldwide community. Their innovation and dedication ensure that every rider—from weekend trail enthusiasts to international competitors—can experience a saddle that fits both horse and rider.

We are proud of how far we’ve come, and we are grateful to our customers, whose trust, feedback, and support continue to inspire us to innovate.

Specialized Saddles—where comfort and performance ride together.