This week has been a slightly stressful week. Part of me thought I shouldn’t blog about it because I feel I shouldn’t be advertising my …
Frustrating time at The National Saddlery Competition 2018
BETA International 2018
Yesterday I was back at the NEC in Birmingham to visit the annual BETA international trade show. This was my 4th visit to the show …
Introductory to Saddle Fitting Course
I’ve had an action-packed week this week, all starting with a trip to Northampton to attend The Society of Master Saddlers Introductory Saddle Fitting Course. …
Bridle Fitting Course
Yesterday I attended a fascinating course put on by the Society of Master Saddlers about bridle fitting. Large portions of it I felt were basic …
Sewing Machine Maintenance Course
Last week I was lucky enough to attend a “Sewing Machine Maintenance” module. Although I don’t own a leather sewing machine at the moment, I …
Light-bulb moment!?
Today at work as part of my apprenticeship we were out at a yard saddle fitting when a customer asked if we could repair a …
BETA International 2017
Last week I was a competitor in the trainee saddler competition at the BETA international trade show. This was the second time I’ve agree to …
The National Saddlery Competition 2017
This week was a really exciting week. We went down to London for the National Saddlery Competition. The main reason for my attendance was to …
First Trip to The National Saddlery Competition 2016
Well this week was an exciting week. My first trip (hopefully not the last) to The National Saddlery Competition. The competition is run by The …
BETA International 2016
Wow this week seems to have gone by in a bit of a blur…possibly because I’ve had a stinking cold and have wanted to be …