QUALIFICATIONS
I am sorry
to disappoint you, but I am not allowed to take the Master
saddlers, fitting exam for the following reasons, first applied in 1991!
Because I am Mobile and I do not make saddles.
You may do well to note they have revoked many qualifications because
of complaints for ill fitting and problems. (What can you possibly learn
in 4 days?) I have 40 years experience
in correct fittings.
- I
am totally mobile and
carry only 80 saddles. Unlike other fitters I totally assure my fitting,
with options or money back even on new.
Even if marked! (If non fit.)
- I
sell mostly used secondhand
saddles. I
have super offers on new and nearly new.
- I
do not trade at recommended retail prices! Nor do I have a SHOP or
400 saddles to qualify for a master saddler’s sticker!!! You
will like my prices! Quality you can judge for yourself.
- I
do not make saddles. I do limited repairs on my own saddles. Taught
by a saddler who taught at saddle school.
- I am
Fully INSURED.
- I
have very experienced saddle makers who
custom make for me, to my specifications
to order or for stock and have
done so for 17yrs. Both
experienced pattern
makers. One man one saddle.
- I
have fitted for most of my life, breaking and selling equines since
13yrs
old now 56yrs. Bred and raced
thoroughbreds and have owned stallions most
of my life. I have evented and hunted and produced quiet children’s
ponies. A correct saddle gives a happy and well moving
horse / pony.
- I
was trained in riding by Chris Bartle for 3 years. I know how important
correct fitting is. I produced
show ponies.
And I sold horses to two
Olympic riders.
- I have
spent 25 years in scientific research and as a technician. The best
part of that for the
Veterinary
school at Bristol.
Working there
whilst keeping my own horses For ALL disciplines.
I applied
Research to my fitting techniques, I always followed
up on results.
There
is so much rubbish written about fitting - The
best is Master saddlers excuse: the horse changes shape! I
can fit by eye but totally analysed my way of fitting to fine tune
it; fitting is
a logical process. Now almost reaching £120,000
worth of sales selling 85% USED saddles after 3 years trading, full-time.
This must tell you something. I only sell saddles. 2 in 4 of my callouts
is recommended.
Try me and see! | 
