An “ambitious” study at Hartpury University will have benefits for horse welfare and performance, and rider training, it is hoped. The aim of the research, led by Kathryn Nankervis and Russell MacKechnie-Guire, with the Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) research committee, is to produce industry-wide guidelines on saddle fit for the rider, to add to […]
1. Farewell to an equestrian who left a significant legacy Peter Lewis, the towering and immensely popular figure in the equestrian and saddlery trades died on 8 November aged 79.During 50 years in the industry, Peter served as president of the Society of Master Saddlers, chairman of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) and master […]
By Elizabeth Benwell The towering and immensely popular figure in the equestrian and saddlery trades died on 8 November aged 79. During 50 years in the industry, Peter served as president of The Society of Master Saddlers (SMS), chairman of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) and master of The Worshipful Company of Saddlers. He […]
Jenny Goodwin, the saddle-fitter and former equestrian tack shop owner died from cancer, aged 51. Jenny grew up on a farm near Bristol and developed a love of horses from a young age. When she left school aged 16 she started working as a machinist for Marks & Spencer, and later moved to Cameron Balloons […]