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News is the hub for The Saddler's Company's stories across its four streams: Trade, Equestrian, Charity and Livery, plus events at Saddler's Hall.

What This Section Covers

The Company publishes updates on the craft of saddlery, British equestrianism, its charitable trusts and life within the Livery. Trade stories include the Capel Manor College Leather Showcase, addressed by Mary Lewis of the Heritage Crafts Association, and the new Saddler's Award developed with Cockpit Studios. Equestrian stories include the launch of the Equine Fitters Directory in February 2025 with William Fox-Pitt MBE and Natasha Baker OBE, and the Saddler's Prize at Badminton Horse Trials. Charity stories include Camilla Lywood's presentation of a £34,000 cheque to Shelter from the Storm and the Company's support for Riding for the Disabled. Livery stories include the unveiling of a new portrait of The Master, HRH The Princess Royal, at a January Court.

Latest Stories

Saddlers' Company news: Saddlers Call in on Goldsmiths Centre
Charity · April 2026 Saddlers Call in on Goldsmiths' Centre Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Saddlers Staff Raise Much Needed Funds for HorseHeard
Charity · March 2026 Saddlers Staff Raise Much Needed Funds for HorseHeard Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Society of Master Saddlers Leadership Help Islington Academy Students Plan for the Future
Charity · March 2026 Society of Master Saddlers Leadership Help Islington Academy Students Plan for the Future Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Walsall Leather Skills Centre Increases Offering
Trade · March 2026 Walsall Leather Skills Centre Increases Offering Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Members Raise Over 15000 for Abram Wilson Foundation
Charity · February 2026 Members Raise Over £15,000 for Abram Wilson Foundation Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Saddlery Researchers Take Centre Stage
Equestrian · February 2026 Saddlery Researchers Take Centre Stage Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Prime Warden Calls in on St Georges Paramedic Simulation Centre
Charity · January 2026 Prime Warden Calls in on St George's Paramedic Simulation Centre Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Celebration of HRH the Princess Royal
Livery · January 2026 Celebration of HRH The Princess Royal Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Sophie Sperling Wins Equine Fitter of the Year Award at British Equestrian Trade Association International Fair
Trade · January 2026 Sophie Sperling Wins Equine Fitter of the Year Award at British Equestrian Trade Association International Fair Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Camilla Lywood Presents Cheque for 34000 to Sheila Scott of Shelter from the Storm
Charity · December 2025 Camilla Lywood Presents Cheque for £34,000 to Sheila Scott of Shelter from the Storm Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: British Racing School Students and Staff Celebrate Graduation
Equestrian · December 2025 British Racing School Students and Staff Celebrate Graduation Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Saddlers' Company Supports Three Important Projects to Help Enable Accessibility in the Equestrian Sector
Charity · November 2025 Saddler's Company Supports Three Important Projects to Help Enable Accessibility in the Equestrian Sector Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Natasha Baker OBE Supports Society of Master Saddlers
Trade · November 2025 Natasha Baker OBE Supports Society of Master Saddlers Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Rathbarry and Glenview Studs Welcome Saddlers to Ireland
Equestrian · October 2025 Rathbarry and Glenview Studs Welcome Saddlers to Ireland Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Close Affiliation Between the Saddlers' Company and the Armed Forces Formally Recorded
Livery · October 2025 Close Affiliation Between the Saddler's Company and the Armed Forces Formally Recorded Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Members Call in to Blenheim to Check Up on Saddlers Copse
Charity · September 2025 Members Call in to Blenheim to Check Up on Saddler's Copse Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: New Saddlers' Company Award Developed with Cockpit Studios
Trade · September 2025 New Saddler's Company Award Developed with Cockpit Studios Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Pony Club Chair Tim Vestey Calls in on Master Saddler Godfrey Morris
Equestrian · August 2025 Pony Club Chair Tim Vestey Calls in on Master Saddler Godfrey Morris Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Incredible Story Behind RDA Park Lane Teddington
Charity · July 2025 Incredible Story Behind RDA Park Lane Teddington Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Capel Manor College Leather Showcase and Awards Hear from Mary Lewis of the Heritage Crafts Association
Trade · July 2025 Capel Manor College Leather Showcase and Awards Hears from Mary Lewis of the Heritage Crafts Association Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Saddlers Ride Again from Walsall to London
Charity · June 2025 Saddlers Ride Again from Walsall to London Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Badminton Horse Trials Success for Alice Casburn
Equestrian · May 2025 Badminton Horse Trials Success for Alice Casburn Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Georgia Bartlett Puts Badminton Under 25 Prize to Good Use
Equestrian · May 2025 Georgia Bartlett Puts Badminton Under-25 Prize to Good Use Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Equine Fitters Council and Directory
Trade · February 2025 Equine Fitters Council and Directory Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: William Fox Pitt and Natasha Baker Lend Their Support for Directory Listing Professional Fitters
Trade · February 2025 William Fox-Pitt and Natasha Baker Lend Their Support for Directory Listing Professional Fitters Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Prime Warden Celebrates Equestrian Olympic and Paralympic Success
Equestrian · October 2024 Prime Warden Celebrates Equestrian Olympic and Paralympic Success Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: SEG Level 1, hands cutting leather with a knife on a cutting mat
Trade · October 2024 SEG Level 1: Introduction to Leather Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Bayes Business for Creatives Programme Celebrates Success
Trade · June 2024 Bayes 'Business for Creatives' Programme Celebrates Success Read the story →
Saddlers' Company news: Business for Creatives Course Developed with Bayes Business School
Trade · May 2024 Business for Creatives Course Developed with Bayes Business School Read the story →
History of the Saddlers
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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does Saddler's Company news cover?+

News is organised into four streams: Trade, Equestrian, Charity and Livery, alongside a stream for events at Saddler's Hall.

Where can I read about a specific Saddler's Company event?+

Each stream has its own hub page with the latest stories. For example, equestrian news covers competitions and welfare initiatives, while charity news covers the Company's trusts and fundraising.