Bespoke Leatherware - qualified saddlers and bit fitting consultants

07/06/2026

🐴 Nothing makes me smile more than receiving updates like this!

A huge congratulations to the lovely King and his talented young rider, who won both of their showjumping classes today 👑🏆✨

King is such a sweet young horse, and it’s been a pleasure to help support his comfort and confidence through careful bit and bridle fitting. Seeing horses perform happily and comfortably in their work is exactly why I do what I do. ❤️

This wonderful team have such a bright future ahead of them and I can’t wait to follow their journey because when we prioritise horse welfare, comfort, and communication, great things can happen. 🐎✨

Swipe to see just how relaxed and content King was during his fitting session last week 😍

20/05/2026

I love getting updates on how my lovely clients are getting on!

Beautiful boy Marnie won at Windsor last week and what a stunning picture 😍🦄 huge congratulations to his wonderful owner for all the hard work she puts in!

19/05/2026

What a wonderful day out jumping with sponsored rider Grace Gerry GG Eventing and GL Equestrian and her talented Diamond Jubilee 😍 he’s such a delight to work with!

I am always happy to travel out to clinics/ competitions/ arena hires to see your horse in the environment you need help assessing - it can be hard to recreate competition excitement at home!

20/04/2026

I am always on top of biosecurity but will be stepping this up a notch whilst this current outbreak is so prevalent 😷

Please keep an eye on your horses and do let me know if you have any cases, I am more than happy to reschedule!

🚨 UPDATED: Equine Influenza Outbreaks Increasing Across England 🚨

Following the latest EIDS (Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance ) update (17/04/2026), the situation has escalated.

There are now nine confirmed outbreaks of equine influenza across multiple counties, with evidence suggesting ongoing transmission and a likely continued rise in cases.

⚠️ What this means for horse owners:

Monitor horses closely for symptoms: fever, coughing, nasal discharge, reduced appetite
Take daily temperatures (normal should be below 38.5°C)
Isolate any horse showing signs immediately
Stop all unnecessary horse movements on and off the yard

💉 If it’s been more than 6 months since the last flu vaccination, speak to your vet about boosters, ESPECIALLY for horses in contact with others.

🦠 Infected horses can spread the virus through coughing and may shed it for up to 10 DAYS, early action is critical.

🧰 Important guidance regarding saddlery appointments:

In light of the current situation, we kindly ask horse owners and yard managers to carefully consider upcoming visits from our Registered Qualified Saddlery Fitters and anyone on the multi disciplinary team.

✔️ If your yard has any suspected or confirmed illness, please inform your saddlery fitter in advance
✔️ Where possible, reschedule non-urgent appointments
✔️ Maintain strict biosecurity protocols during any essential visits
✔️ Ensure no equipment is shared between horses without proper disinfection

Our Registered Qualified Saddlery Fitters are working hard to support horse welfare while also helping to minimise the risk of disease spread between yards.

❗ Even if your horse is vaccinated, DONOT IGNORE SYMPTOMS, contact your vet immediately.

📢 Please share to help protect horses, yards, and professionals working across the industry.

21/02/2026

I’m so excited to be joining the horsesinsideout_ Soundness & Symmetry Conference this weekend!

This brilliant annual event is all about championing horse welfare and bringing together an incredible range of knowledgeable professionals from across the industry. It’s always such an inspiring opportunity to learn, reflect, and discover new ways to support our horses—and I look forward to it every year.

This year I’ll be attending virtually for today only, as things are wonderfully busy at Bespoke Leatherware (something I’m incredibly grateful for! 😍). Swipe to see the schedule, plus a little throwback to a previous year attending alongside two lovely friends in the industry—a top event rider and instructor, and an amazing bodyworker who travelled all the way from France.

We’re truly lucky to work in an industry that creates such meaningful friendships, and events like this are a fantastic way to connect in what can sometimes be quite solitary roles.

I can’t wait to bring back everything I learn and share it with my wonderful clients over the coming months. 😍

There will also be a Q&A with the full speaker panel at the end of the day, so if you have any questions you’d love me to ask, pop them in the comments or send me a message—I’d be delighted to put them forward!
(Speakers listed on the final slide.)

19/02/2026

🐎 Bit & Bridle Fitting Sessions 🐎
📅 Few remaining slots for March

With the lighter evenings (and better weather hopefully on the way!) now is a perfect time to book your consultation! February is fully booked and March is quickly filling up!

As a qualified, independent bit and bridle fitter, my focus is on your horse’s comfort, way of going, and clear communication — with no brand bias. Each fitting is tailored to the individual horse and rider combination.

✔️ Detailed assessment of horse bit and bridle fit
✔️ Bit selection based on anatomy, way of going & rider needs
✔️ Honest, knowledgeable advice
✔️ Suitable for all disciplines and levels

📩 Limited appointments available – message me to book or for more information.

18/02/2026

A wonderful (and very blustery!) morning spent meeting the lovely Joey for his very first bit and bridle fitting 😍

I absolutely love working with youngsters—keeping everything calm, positive, and pressure-free so they can begin their education feeling confident and comfortable. Watching them grow and progress from these first moments is always so rewarding.

As this was Joey’s first experience wearing a bit and bridle, we kept things gentle and simple—starting in the stable before heading out for a quiet in-hand walk to help him get used to the new sensations. He was such a good boy despite the wind, I can’t wait to see what they get up too!

Setting young horses up correctly from the very beginning makes all the difference ✨

29/01/2026

✨ I’m back from a lovely little break and SO excited to be back doing what I love with you wonderful people (and horses!) 😍🐴

I’m catching up on messages and enquiries, and February is already filling up, so if you’ve been thinking about booking a bit & bridle fitting, pop me a message sooner rather than later to avoid a longer wait.

I’ve got lots of exciting new content coming your way too, so keep your eyes peeled 👀✨

Smiles all round to see you all again! 🐶

22/01/2026

It’s been a super busy start to the year here at Bespoke Leatherware ✨

Long hours and late nights in the workshop creating my entry for the Society of Master Saddlers National Saddlery Competition, lots of time spent out on the road meeting wonderful new clients and their lovely horses and ponies, and continuing to support existing clients on their journeys at arena hires. Add in daily mud-wallowing, the occasional (graceful 🙈) slip in said mud… and that pretty much sums up 2026 so far!

January isn’t over just yet, but I’m now taking a well-earned couple of days away to rest and celebrate my birthday 🥳 I’ll be back refreshed and ready to go very soon.

📸 Photo of me and my very handsome 26-year-old boy joining a client at arena hire a few weeks ago — I truly love my job 🥰

16/01/2026

📣CLOSING VERY SOON📣

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