Tag: SMS
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...
TRAINING AND WELFARE “WILL SAFEGUARD OUR INDUSTRY”
Industry body makes strides in a busy year.
The promotion of well-fitting saddlery to improve horse welfare will help safeguard our industry for future generations.
The...
SADDLERY OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, SAYS AWARD WINNER
How an apprenticeship paved the way to a successful new business.
Glasgow based Emma Hamilton has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for...
SADDLERS SHOW THEIR SKILLS IN LEATHER
Prizes go to talented craftspeople.
Saddlers, apprentices and trainees competed for top awards in the Society of Master Saddlers’ competitions held during last week’s BETA...
AWARD WINNER MARKS 70 YEARS IN THE TRADE
Notable figure thanks his wife for her support.
Richard Godden, a world-famous authority on side saddles, has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month...
SADDLERS ACT ON EQUINE WELFARE IN “STRAITENED TIMES”
“Horse welfare will suffer as owners struggle to balance the needs of their families against the well-being of their horses,” says architect of the...