Ancient and modern join forces.
When the bitting of horses is such a hot topic, the relevance of an organisation founded 763 years ago isn’t obvious.
However, that very body – the Worshipful Company of Loriners – has its roots in the making and selling of bits, bridles, spurs, stirrup irons and metal harness parts.
And now what’s also known as the Loriners’ Company is forming ever-closer links with the relatively modern British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA).
The Loriners’ Company, founded in 1261, is among the City of London’s most ancient Livery companies. Today it focuses on good trade practice, education and the ethical use of equestrian equipment.
Membership is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds across the equestrian industry.
As new recruit to the Loriners’ Company, Michael Bacon – long-time stalwart of the horse feed sector and now a business consultant – says: “Members include an ever-growing number from the equestrian industry, I would highly recommend it.”
Michael was enclothed - bestowed with his livery gown as a new Liveryman - at a ceremony at Saddlers’ Hall in London by Master Loriner Dr George Anderson.
The ceremony was part of the Autumn Court Dinner attended by members of the Loriners’ Company and their guests who included several BETA members.
To enquire about joining the Loriners’ Company, email the Clerk, Crispin Lockhart at clerk@loriner.co.uk
