Laura Dempsey carries out general repair and fitting of all types of saddles, astride or aside, as well as bridlework at her Warwickshire workshop.

To find out when Laura is visiting your area, what saddles are for sale or enquire about refurbishment and repair of side saddles simply call the shop
Tel / fax: 01926 640869
Mobile: 07790 952517
or click to email

Laura Dempsey carries out general repair and fitting of all types of saddles, astride or aside, as well as bridlework at her Warwickshire workshop.

Repairs and Refurbishment

Slide show: an 18” Owen that had the top refurbished by Laura. From battered leather seated saddle to one with a new Doeskin seat, new flaps and also new fixed and leaping heads. All girth straps were also renewed.

With thanks to Kate Hopkins. PA, USA.

Perhaps you have inherited or purchased a sidesaddle, which is in need of some refurbishment and repair. Laura will evaluate and produce an estimate before tackling any work on your behalf. With safety paramount, the saddle will be stripped back and rebuilt, as necessary, using traditional tried and tested craftsmanship methods.

It may be some simple stitching needing attention, a complete re-flock, repair or replacement of damaged leather and a full recondition of the leather that is needed.

Oakwood Leather Conditioner
A fabulous leather conditioner made from all natural ingredients. Can be used on many types of leather not just saddles but is so good at making old leather soft and supple once more without any mess. Great for your hands too! It’s the only thing Laura uses on all the sidesaddles that come in for refurbishment and repair.
Comes in easy to use tubes or economically priced tubs.
Also available, Oakwood liquid saddle soap. Used to clean the saddle before applying the conditioner.