Karly has been immersed in the horse industry for her entire life, beginning her riding

career at just five years old. She grew up showing American Saddlebreds with

Mercer Springs Farm under the direction of the renowned Lilly family. 

In the show ring, Karly partnered with Three-Gaited World's Grand Champion CH Yes It's True,

World's Champions WC CH Kentucky Proud, WCC Desert Supreme Kid, WC CH Perfect Offering,

and WCC Deputy's Heir, as well as Lexington Junior League Grand Champion Vamoose. 

Her experience extends beyond Saddlebreds to include Morgans, Hackneys, Friesians,
Arabians, Dutch Harness Horses, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, 

reining, dressage, hunters, jumpers, and cross country,

giving her a well-rounded, practical understanding of the equestrian industry. 

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Today, Karly rides with High Caliber Stables in Greensboro, North Carolina, 

with her five-gaited American Saddlebred mare, Ventti, owned by Saddlethreads. 

They train under the guidance of Mary & Evan Orr, multiple-time World's Champion

trainers celebrated for their philanthropy and innovation. 

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Karly graduated with honors from Wake Forest University, earning dual degrees

in Studio Art and Communications. Her academic work combined 

creative and technical disciplines, including graphic design, photography, 

filmmaking, marketing, advertising, rhetorical theory, and both qualitative 

and quantitative research. She also pursued coursework in computer science, 

focusing on coding, website design, and user experience, building a foundation

that bridges creativity with modern digital strategy. 

Karly trained at EP+Co., a nationally awarded advertising agency, where she worked

on the national marketing accounts for major brands including 

Chick-fil-A, Disney, Voya, and Denny's. Her work included 

strategic development and creative execution, from market reserarch

and capaign development to copywriting and design. 

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Karly earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law,

where she received the CALI Award for Excellence in Litigation Strategy & Planning, 

as well as the Gismondi Fellowship and the Equal Justice America Fellowship. 

She futher concentrated her studies in Intellectual Property Law, including 

advanced coursework in copyright and trademark - expertise that directly informs 

her work in branding, design, and business strategy. She remains a licensed attorney. 

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In 2019, Karly founded Saddlethreads, building on years of experience in equestrain design. 

Under her leadership, Saddlethreads developed as a trusted creative partner

for top equestrian professionals across the country, offering brand development, 

merchandising, website design, digital and print media, photography, and fine art.

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Her work has been featured in publications including US Equestrian Magazine,

HORSE Magazine,Horse Illustrated, EQUUS, National Horseman, Saddle Horse Report,

Saddle & Bridle, Horse World, and The International Show Horse. 

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In addition to commercial work, Karly is an accomplished fine artist. 

Her work has been exhibited in institutions including 

The American Saddlebred Museum, Federation Gallery in Australia, 

Hanes Gallery, Sawtooth Gallery, Brainerd Gallery, Start Gallery, and more. 

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Karly's work is grounded in a simple philosophy: 

bringing the highest level of creative and strategic thinking

to the horse industry she knows first hand. 

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Her background - spanning elite equestrian expertise, top-tier education, 

national advertising, and legal experience - allows her to approach

equestrian businesses and their objectives with creativity and precision.

She understands not only how the industry looks, but how it 

operates, communicates, and grows. 

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Karly works with trainers, farms, associations, shows, 

and equestrian-focused businesses who want to 

present themselves at the highest level.