Tag: SMS
“WORKING IN SADDLERY HAS SPARKED AN INTEREST IN HORSES”
Award winner aims to have riding lessons.
Alec Brandwood has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month.
The award, presented in conjunction with the Society...
“THE SADDLERY WORLD IS BETTER FOR HAVING HIM IN IT FOR...
Award winner has no desire to retire.
Pete Beck has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month.
The award, presented in conjunction with the Society...
SKILL WINS THROUGH AT NATIONAL SADDLERY COMPETITION
Find out who collected this year’s awards.
The 2023 Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) National Competition took place at Saddlers’ Hall in London on 6...
“BEING A SADDLER COMBINES MY LOVE OF HORSES WITH A CAREER”
Vocation leads to a host of awards and rubbing shoulders with royalty.
Abby Brennan has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for January.
The...
NEW YEAR HONOUR FOR SADDLER
Recognition for former winner of ETN award.
Godfrey Morris, a Master Saddler to the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, was appointed MBE in the 2023...
FROM WALSALL TO NEW ZEALAND AND BACK…
This award-winner’s career began when saddlers wore suits and ties to work.
Mick Pegg has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for December.
The...
SADDLE FITTERS CPD – DECEMBER 2022
Designs on different disciplines
As more riders want specialist saddles, from dressage to jumping, Steph Bradley assesses how these products have evolved.
Saddle fitters who read...
ANCIENT LIVERY COMPANY WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
“It’s an utter privilege,” says saddlery trade stalwart.
Nikki Newcombe, owner of the Bliss of London saddle company, has been accepted into the Worshipful Company...
SADDLERS APPOINT NEW PRESIDENT
Former computer analyst to champion traditional skills and new ideas.
Chris Taylor has been appointed as the new president of the Society of Master Saddlers...
“I’M PROUD TO MAKE HARNESS FOR LADY LOUISE WINDSOR”
Award winner gives us a glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Mews.
Kirsty Thomson has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month...