Meet our ambassadors
At Empire Saddles, we are proud of the riders who consciously choose our saddles, in both dressage and jumping. Each has their own story, their own goals, and their own experiences with Empire.
Meet these riders and read why they chose Empire Saddles and how they experience their saddle.
Kim Noordijk
“I have been riding Empire for more than six years now. I wouldn’t want anything else. Both for myself and for the horses.”
Kim Noordijk
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grand tour dressage rider
- Owns and runs a dressage stable with her parents
- Trains and rides young horses in young horse competitions (Subli Competition, VSNtrophy, Pavo Cup)
- Trains horses for IBOP and stallion inspections
- Gold (3x) and silver (1x) medalist at the Dutch Championships
Vanja de Boer-Putker
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grand tour dressage rider
- Owns and runs a dressage stable with her parents
- Trains and rides young horses in young horse competitions (Subli Competition, VSNtrophy, Pavo Cup)
- Trains horses for IBOP and stallion inspections
- Gold (3x) and silver (1x) medalist at the Dutch Championships
Jolanda de Pijper
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grandprix dressage rider
- Rides Bombay at Grandprix level
- Rides in an Empire Maratha
Yaël Secreve-Reijnders
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grandprix dressage rider
- Rides several horses at Small Tour level
- Loves the Empire Omani
Delphine Meiresonne
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grandprix dressage rider
- Owns and runs a dressage stable
- Rides Diva Noir with an Empire Omani
Yoeki Bos
Many years ago, I was looking for something I couldn’t find until then – that extra bit of sophistication in fitting. I finally found it in Empire. Empire is unique in its ability to connect horse and rider, allowing the horse to develop more quickly and comfortably thanks to its great adaptability. The attention to detail in Empire is exceptional. The horse has all the space to move freely, while we as riders can sit comfortably and relax and feel every movement beneath us. This has taken me and my horse to the next level in our training.
- Grandprix dressage rider
- Owns and runs a dressage stable
- Rides in an Empire Avanti and Baroque
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