The Society of Master Saddlers National Saddlery Competition

7th February 2008

We are very proud to announce that Laurence Pearman and one of his newly qualified apprentices, Emily White, have recently won their class in the prestigious National 'Master and Apprentice' competition

The challenge was for Emily to make a Lunge Cavesson and Laurence the Side Reins both to their own designs

This internationally recognised award is acknowledged as a top accolade within the industry. This is on account of it demonstrating the workmanship and training skills of the Master and accomplishments of the Apprentice

Laurence and Emily with their prizes

In addition, Jo Newman was awarded one of only two bursaries presented to newly qualified Apprentices. This award is only presented to those whom have attained the highest levels of workmanship in this ancient craft

Laurence with his ladies celebrating their successes!

BETA International Bridle Competition

18th - 20th February 2007

sponsored by our raw materials suppliers Abbey Saddlery and Sedgwicks Leather

We would like to congratulate both our saddlers, Jo Newman and Issi Russell, for completing the BETA International Bridle Making competition and we are proud to say the winner was Issi Russell

They were also both lucky enough to meet Lucinda Green

Please click on the pictures to enlarge

Issi's bridle ... ... ... ... ... ... Jo's bridle

Issi Russell with the saddle competition winner Shaun from Ideal Saddles

Jo Newman and Issi Russell with some of their fellow competitiors

From left : Richard Brown of Abbey Saddlery, Issi Russell, Lucinda Green and Shaun from Ideal