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New Online Training for Saddlery Fitters Looks at Equine Welfare Issues

18/07/202217/07/2022 News Team

New Online Training for Saddlery Fitters Looks at Equine Welfare Issues Thanks to an innovative collaboration between the Society of Master Saddlers, The Horse Trust and Redwings Horse Sanctuary, new online training has been made available for saddlery fitters looking at emerging welfare issues. The training provides saddlery fitters with guidance and understanding of the current government legislation in this thought-provoking…

Bridle and Bit Fitting Advice from Experts in the Field

15/07/2022 News Team

Bridle and Bit Fitting Advice from Experts in the Field Written by Catherine Baker and Frances Roche, SMS Qualified Bridle Fitters and Bridle Fitting Lecturers. Looking for advice on bridle and bit fitting? Confused by recent changes in equipment shape and want to know more? Here, SMS-qualified bridle fitters and lecturers, Catherine Baker and Frances Roche iron out some issues……...

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Hartpury Drive Forward Equine Education

21/07/202021/07/2020 News Team

Hartpury to Drive Equine Education Forward in New Partnership Plan with Key Industry Players Hartpury, the world’s largest equine educational establishment, has announced a new partnership with three key organisations – the Society of Master Saddlers, the Worshipful Company of Loriners and the Worshipful Company of Saddlers to carry out industry-driven research and promote equine education. With horse welfare at…

Learn from the best by taking a Saddle Fitting Course this October

14/09/2018 News Team

Saddle fitting course from the Society of Master Saddlers

Learn from the Very Best in the Industry with the Society of Master Saddlers’ Introductory Course in Saddle Fitting Written by Fiona Williams Fancy a new equestrian career? Want to develop your saddle fitting skills further? Need a new expert for your business? Look no further. On 22 and 23 October 2018, the Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) will be…

Intricacy and Style at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition

18/07/2018 News Team

Intricacy and Style at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition THE 2019 Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition will see a classic and innovative President’s Choice class. Master Saddler Chris Taylor will take up the reins as President at this year’s Annual General Meeting in September and has come up with the concept of entrants designing and making any…

Laurence Pearman Awarded Fellowship of the Society of Master Saddlers

17/02/2017 News Team

Laurence Pearman Awarded Fellowship of the Society of Master Saddlers Fellowship for Laurence Pearman This year’s Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition saw a prestigious Fellowship awarded to one of the leading figures in the industry. Held at Saddlers’ Hall in London and supported by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, the event provided the ideal occasion to present Laurence Pearman…