Equestrian News from the Saddlers
Equestrian news covers The Saddler's Company's support for British equestrianism, from saddle fitting standards and the Equine Fitters Directory to prizes at events such as the Badminton Horse Trials.
What This Stream Covers
The Company works through the British Equestrian Federation to provide training grants and awards saddles, bridles and cash vouchers across disciplines including show jumping, dressage, vaulting, endurance riding and Pony Club competitions. Recent stories include the February 2025 launch of the Equine Fitters Directory with William Fox-Pitt MBE and Natasha Baker OBE, Master Saddler Godfrey Morris demonstrating craftsmanship at the National Pony Club Championships alongside Pony Club Chair Tim Vestey, and Alice Casburn winning the Saddler's Prize for the highest ranked under-25 British finisher at the Badminton Horse Trials, presented by then Prime Warden Ben Laurie.
The stream also covers the Company's funding for equine research at the Royal Veterinary College and the Animal Health Trust, the Saddlers Flexible Learning Programme at the British Racing School in Newmarket, and Georgia Bartlett's use of her Badminton under-25 prize on a full saddle fit check and a Fairfax bridle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equestrian support does The Saddler's Company give?+
The Company funds training grants through the British Equestrian Federation, awards prizes across many equestrian disciplines, and funds equine research at the Royal Veterinary College and the Animal Health Trust.
What is the Saddler's Prize at Badminton Horse Trials?+
It is awarded to the highest ranked under-25 British finisher at the Badminton Horse Trials, won by riders including Alice Casburn and Georgia Bartlett.
