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NEWS FLASH:
Stolen Saddles
From a yard in Oxborough, Norfolk. A number of astride saddles were also taken.
New Childs Pilch saddle. No: RJ2046B.
15 1/2" Owen. No: 10264. Fully refurbished by Richard Godden. On a Wykeham Pad which is covered in leather and linen.
17" Champion & Wilton, new leaping head. Oval shaped inset Doeskin seat and full doeskin heads. Dark cream colour.
A Victorian side saddle, reversable. Serge lining (no linen). The crupper dee is rusty
Should anyone get any information about them please contact either Dale Atkinson 01638 552320 / 07778 493017 or myself on 01926 640869 / 07790 952517
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Pictured is Nichole Heinisch from Vienna, Austria, at home schooling her horse Fritz over jumps prior to travelling to The National Side Saddle Show held recently at Addington Manor. Nichole did very well at this years show, only narrowly missing out on getting into the ride off for Rider of the Year. This lovely show was once again a success with about 65 classes of all kinds held over three days. As well as riders from all over Britain attending there were also more overseas riders from Austria, Belgium, Germany and Russia making the long journey to compete at this unique event |
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News and Events
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Four Times a Winner!
 Laura Dempsey proves her high level of capability in the skilled craft of Side Saddle making yet again. Her achievements have been recognised at the Society of Master Saddlers Annual Saddle, Bridle & Harness Competition 2008. Rewards abound. Pictured is Laura at the Worshipful Company of Saddlers Hall in London with her winning entry. The saddle was on display at BETA at the NEC Birmingham from Feb 17th to 19th 2008.
Laura won a Premium Award for Excellence of Craftsmanship.
First place in the Side Saddle Class, which involves making a brand new hand-made Side Saddle from scratch.
Won the Side Saddle Association Trophy for The Side Saddle displaying the highest quality of workmanship. This is the 4th time she has won this award. She then went on to win the Bruce Emtage Memorial Plate for Best Overall Entry in the Competition.
Aptly proud of her wins, she remains totally dedicated to her work helping riders and horses enjoy side-saddle and astride riding in quality comfort.
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| The winning saddle Laura made is a 15 1/2" Owen style with a Wykeham Pad. Made on an extra wide tree which was especially made, it was comissioned by a client in America. |
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Russian Side Saddle Extravaganza
In May 2007, a fabulous ten day horse show extravaganza was held for the first time in the beautiful city of St Petersburg, Russia. Of the many different classes and displays held at the show, one was a Side Saddle Costume Concour D’Elegance Class. Whilst there were only five riders, this was the first time that Side Saddle Riding has been seen in public in Russia for possibly 90 years or more. Roger Philpot was invited to judge the class at the show and also took part in a small clinic whilst there, and Laura accompanied him on the trip to fit and adjust any saddles as necessary.
This was truly a momentous occasion for the Side Saddle Ladies of St Petersburg and all credit should go to them for their hard work and effort in bringing this about.
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