Tag: SMS
“HARD WORKER” AWARDED ORGANISATION’S HIGHEST HONOUR
“I’m in shock,” says modest recipient.
Denise Silman has been recognised for her services to the saddlery trade with a Fellowship of the Society of...
WHY THE OPEN ROAD SUITS THIS AWARD-WINNING SADDLER
“Clients from Scotland to the Isle of Wight.”
Michael Jennings has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for March.
The award, presented in conjunction...
COMPETITION SHOWCASES CREATIVITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP
Find out who won annual awards.
The Society of Master Saddlers’ (SMS) annual National Competition was held at Saddlers Hall, the London home of the...
HOW AN ADVERT FOR A SADDLERY COURSE SPARKED A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Dual award winner has since seen many changes in the industry.
Lorna Hancock has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for January.
The award,...
“WE SHOULD BE BRINGING LEATHER TANNING HOME”
This award-winner would like to see a UK revival of the process.
Katy Warriner has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for December.
The...
SADDLERY FITTING CPD – DECEMBER 2023
Essential bridle fitting anatomy: the hyoid apparatus
Saddle and bridle fitters who read the feature and complete the task (see ‘How to gain your CPD’...
A CAPTAIN OF OUR INDUSTRY PASSES AWAY
A great supporter of trade bodies while running a successful business.
Peter Lewis, a towering and immensely popular figure in the equestrian and saddlery trades,...
POLICE OFFICER OR SADDLER? THIS AWARD-WINNER HAS BEEN BOTH…
Business owner highlights the many routes into the industry.
Staffordshire based Kate Hardt, an SMS Master Saddler who owns and runs Kate Hardt Saddlery, has...
SADDLERS HAVE NEW PRESIDENT
Outgoing leader on why saddlery must attract youngsters into the trade.
Experienced saddler Karen Schlotter has taken up the role of Society of Master Saddlers...
PRIZE-WINNING SADDLER CELEBRATES BLACK COUNTRY ROOTS…
… including a Peaky Blinders connection.
Daniel Jones has been named ETN/SMS Bench Saddler of the Month for October.
The award, presented in conjunction with the...
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FAREWELL TO DOYENNE OF EQUESTRIAN INDUSTRY
“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...
