An exciting new research study being led by Hartpury University aims to produce industry-wide guidelines relating to saddle fit for the rider. It is hoped that the guidelines will add to existing ...

A horse of good breed is not dishonored by his saddle. — Arabian Proverb William R. Thompson was a master saddle maker. From his shop in Rifle, Thompson built saddles in the truest standards of his ...

Master saddle maker Troy West will share insights into the artistic process of saddlemaking during his free public lecture, The Artistry of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and Saddlery, presented by the ...

Master saddle maker Jeff Gollehon and his young colleague Sterling Campbell spend a good share of their work week cutting, wetting, shaping and tooling hand-crafted saddles in the loft area of Grizzly ...

In 2013, when saddle maker Michael Dainton measured a horse for a family member of Julia Julian, she said the difference was very noticeable. The saddle was for her daughter, who Dainton also measured ...

BUYING a saddle is probably one of the biggest investments a horse owner will have to make - second only to buying the horse itself. As with any big investment, it pays to get the best advice from an ...

County Durham-born Andrea Patterson, owner of Castle House Saddlery, has been appointed President of the Society of Master Saddlers. Andrea, who previously served as vice president and director of the ...

A former police constable from Staffordshire has won first prize in an eminent saddlery competition. Master saddler Kate Hardt triumphed in the side saddle class at the National Saddlery Competition ...