Emma Abbott

Martin Saddlery Professional

Emma Abbott
Hometown

Lafayette, Georgia

Discipline

Barrel Racing

RIDES

Martin BTR & Stingray

Martin Pro Since

2026

The Story

A Foundation for Success

Originally from Lafayette, Georgia, Emma Abbott grew up in a horse-training family and was in the saddle by age three. Her early rodeo career included multiple state championships in barrel racing and breakaway roping, along with four trips to nationals, where she earned top-10 finishes. Her success in high school rodeo led to a full rodeo scholarship and a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Following in her parents’ footsteps, Emma built her career around training horses and helping each one reach its potential. Today, she and her husband, Nick, operate a training facility in Bluff Dale, Texas, featuring a covered arena, 40 stalls, and a saltwater spa.

Their program is built around the individual needs of each horse. That commitment has produced rodeo standouts, American qualifiers, and futurity winners, including multiple horses with lifetime earnings exceeding $300,000. For Emma and Nick, those results reflect the time, care, and dedication they put into every horse in their barn.

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My Martin

Why Emma Abbott Rides the Stingray

“I chose the Martin Stingray for this horse here because he’s big and powerful in the turns, and it helps me stay deep on my pockets with my legs a little more forward. I don’t have to work as hard to hold my position through the turn or when he pushes off. I can still get up and help him between barrels, but this saddle lets me sit deeper and stay seated a little longer when I need to ride through his power.”

My Martin

Why Emma Abbott Rides the BTR

Emma rides the BTR in a 14" seat because she wants a little extra room. That room gives her the freedom to sit back, ride with her hips, and move with her horse.

Ride What Emma Rides

The Same Saddles. Built for You.

Emma's saddles are made in our Greenville, Texas shop. Yours starts with the same leather, the same trees, and the same hands. Take inspiration from Emma's setup, then make it your own.

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Barrel Racing

Meet the Pros

Ashley Schafer

Barrel Racer
Comanche, Texas

Leading Pink Buckle Incentive Rider, More Than $1 Million in Career Earnings, Futurity, Derby, Slot Race, and Rodeo Champion.

Meet Ashley

Dena Kirkpatrick

Barrel Racing
Post, Texas

AQHA World Champion, BFA World Championship Futurity Champion, BFA World Championship Futurity All Three Go-Rounds Winner, EquiStat Top 10 Futurity Rider for 10 Consecutive Years.

Meet Dena

Emma Abbott

Barrel Racing
Lafayette, Georgia

Abbott Equine Horse Training in Bluff Dale, Texas, Producer of Successful Rodeo Horses, American Qualifiers, and Futurity Winners, Multiple Horses with Lifetime Earnings Exceeding $300,000.

Meet Emma

Jayci Byler

Barrel Racing
Bellville, Texas

National High School Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Champion, National High School Finals Rodeo Short Round Winner, National High School Finals Rodeo Barrel Racing Average Champion.

Meet Jayci

Jodee Miller

Barrel Racing
Santo, Texas

Old Dort Days Futurity and Derby Champion, 2024 Elite Extravaganza Derby Champion, 2024 San Antonio Wildcard Round Winner, Breeders Challenge Futurity Top 5 Finisher, Multiple American Rodeo Semifinals Qualifier, 2025 American Rodeo Contender Finals Qualifier.

Meet Jodee

Jolene Montgomery

Barrel Racing
De Graff, Ohio

BFA World Futurity Champion, EquiStat Rider of the Year, More Than $3 Million in Earnings as a Trainer and Jockey.

Meet Jolene

Joy Wargo

Barrel Racing
Mountain View, Wyoming

AQHA World Champion, AQHA Reserve World Champion, BFA Reserve World Champion, Multiple 1D Champion.

Meet Joy

Kimmi Byler

Barrel Racing
Bellville, Texas

Barrel Horse Trainer, Former Racehorse Development Specialist, Co-Owner of Byler Performance Equine, Performance Horse Conditioning, Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Aquatic Therapy Specialist.

Meet Kimmi

Sherry Cervi

Barrel Racing
Marana, Arizona

4X WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion (1995, 1999, 2010, 2013), 19X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, 3X Wrangler NFR Average Champion, First Woman to Surpass $3 Million in WPRA Earnings, 2018 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductee.

Meet Sherry