Tag: Obituary

“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...

A fine eye for innovation, quality and style was a trademark. Lois Walter, who for many years was central to the success of Beval Saddlery,...

Highly respected figure helped shape the global equestrian industry. James Henry Charlton ‘Jim’ Kennard – a luminary of the Australian and international equestrian trade –...

Hugely respected figure forged business partnerships around the world. Colin Gorringe, the founder of Gorringe Sportswear - the Walsall based equestrian clothing manufacturer - died...

“She was extremely determined.” Lucy Ward, one of the most influential figures in the equestrian trade over the past three decades, died on Sunday, 7...

“He had a special bond with many of his customers.” Carl Stocks, Equine America distributor and a hugely popular figure in the trade, died suddenly...