Tag: Obituary

“Always kind and supportive.” Norma Smithson, an inspiration and friend to so many in the equestrian trade, passed away last week. She was 87. In the...

“A fine saddler and an accomplished horseman.” Tom Berney, a towering figure in the equestrian industry in the Republic of Ireland, died on the 4...

“An outstanding ambassador for the trade.”     Sherry Lee Belton, who with her husband Paul Belton was the inspiration behind Albion Saddlemakers, passed away...

He ensured the business remained competitive in a changing world. Alan Tomkins, a well-known and respected figure within the British equestrian industry, passed away peacefully...

“We loaded up the 2CV car and set off for the market.” Eileen Douglas – truly a doyenne of the equestrian trade – passed away...

“A true inspiration.” Dr Nicholas Larkins, the visionary vet who with Richard Cleeve founded NAF, passed away on the 29 January following a short illness....

“The saddlery world owes him a great debt.” Richard Godden, Master Saddler and side saddle specialist, died on 7 December. He was 88. The Society of...

“He was a good businessman; fair and very knowledgeable.”  Harry Hauser, a well-known and respected figure in the United States equestrian industry, has died in...

Athletics was another passion. Kent Kirby, for many years a major figure at Walsall saddlery firm Jabez Cliff & Company - makers of Cliff Barnsby...

This “force to be reckoned with” was well-respected and kind.  Polly Dickson, who with her husband Brian founded Derby House, died on 18 April. She...