Bespoke Bridlework

08/06/2026

Would you like a chance to give Saddlery skills a go. Why not book on to a taster course with the The Society of Master Saddlers https://www.mastersaddlers.co.uk/sms_events/

There are many courses up and down the country but for Cambridgeshire

https://www.mastersaddlers.co.uk/event/leatherwork-taster-day-cambridgeshire-4/

Ongoing Welfare Training for Saddlery Fitters Designed with the busy saddlery fitter in mind, this Equine Welfare course is 100% online, easy to follow and packed full of additional resources and helpful contacts. The course will provide saddlery fitters with the tools and resources to provide advic...

08/06/2026

Just to confirm along with my qualifications I am also a gin lover and I do drive a combine in the summer 😁

Meet the Team Monday 💥

Introducing Carolyn - our saddlery multi-talented powerhouse! Carolyn is one of our saddle fitters, covering the western part of our region as she is based in Cambridgeshire.

Carolyn has been hooked on horses since her first riding lesson when she was 7 - growing up just outside Newmarket meant she could take weekend jobs on studs and in sales/breaking yards which gave her experience of many of the different equine spheres including working with racehorses, polo ponies, eventers, breeding stock and show ponies.

She is a highly skilled and extensively qualified saddlery professional with over 25 years of experience in traditional saddlery, bridle making, harness making, saddle making, fitting, repair, and bespoke leatherwork… The list goes on! 🤯 Having begun formal training in 2000, she has progressed through a comprehensive series of industry-recognised qualifications, culminating in Master Saddler status in 2014 and subsequent recognition as a Master Harness Maker (2017) and Master Bridle Maker (2019).Her expertise covers the full spectrum of saddlery disciplines, including bespoke bridlework, harness making, saddle fitting and repairs. Impressive, right?

To book a saddle fitting appointment with Carolyn, contact Mill Saddlery (drop us a message or give us a call). For saddlery and harness enquiries, contact her directly via her website - https://www.bespoke-bridlework.co.uk

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07/06/2026

01/06/2026

It's been a busy month of May. Finishing with my annual break to attend the Suffolk show. With a win in the Shire Geldings, Single Agricultural Turnout for the third year in a row and a win in the Agricultural Pairs also for the third year (although in this case no competition). It's always a proud moment to enter the ring with a horse I produce myself in a collar and harness I've made.

Sorry to anyone who has been waiting for a reply. I will be in touch shortly.

For commissions please visit www.bespoke-bridlework.co.uk

For saddle fitting please call Mill Saddlery and Riding Wear on 01449 672225

21/05/2026

The wonderful Sue who manages, some how, to keep me and my diary in order. Give her a call on 01449 672225 to book saddle fitting appointments

Introducing Sue - quite literally the Wonder Woman who keeps everything at Mill Saddlery ticking along smoothly 😅

When you get in touch with us it’s most likely Sue who will be helping you. She keeps our very busy diaries in order and her lifelong knowledge of horses makes her extremely helpful to advise!

She is experienced in all areas of equine activities - from hunting, show jumping and beyond. At present she enjoys spending time with her all rounder connie for fun forest rides and a spot of dressage 😉

This woman deserves a medal for keeping all things admin afloat for the last 5 years 🥇😂

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29/04/2026

Its that time of year again I'm off to the Heavy Horse Camp to talk all things Saddle, bridle and harness for the heavy horse. All messages will be answered on my return to the workshop on Tuesday. As always for saddle fitting contact Mill Saddlery and Riding Wear on 01449 672225.

18/04/2026

Today has been spent in the sunshine at Hook Norton Brewery Shire Horses with Nicholas Carter and Shire & Carriage Horses Steve Ledsham talking all things Heavy Horse Harness with The Society of Master Saddlers. A great informative day.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

LOOK FOR THE BADGE!

Congratulations to our new Registered Qualified Saddle Fitters who passed their assessments on the City and guild Assured Saddle Fitting Course.

Natalie Hare
Elizabeth (Liz) Mills
Lauren Kearns
Amanda Riley
Samantha Lander
Rebecca Cousse (Belgium)
Sara Morrison
Hannah Dillon
Amy Jolley
Anastasia Koudinova
...and Congratulations to our Registered Qualified Bridle Fitters on passing the first ever ACBF course.

Paige Archibald
Charlotte Cheeseman

When you need a saddler or saddlery fitter - always LOOK FOR THE BADGE.