Bachelor saddles

[Ginger Bear]

Im currently looking for a saddle for a nf cross pony, have just found one advertised that is a 'bachelor' or 'bachelor of Epping' saddle. I've never heard of them so has anyone had one? What are they like etc? Thankd

 

[CBAnglo]

He is a very well known saddler in Essex - saddles on the whole are good quality leather. Depending on the age, either made by Anthony Batchelor or his father.

 

[mulberrymill]

They were the rolls royce of saddles. I used to get all my tack there, including a "made to my own design" in hand bridle, that is still used 30 years on. Great quality and workmanship.

 

[DiggerandWill]

Go for it. It will be an excellent saddle if it has been well looked after. I am still using a saddle made to measure for my old horse by 'old Mr Batchelor' in 1988 (cost me £280!) . It was refitted to current horse 7 years ago and is still in regular use. Higher cantle than is fashionable nowadays but perfect otherwise. It'll see me to the end of my riding days I am sure!

 

[Ginger Bear]

I bought the saddle was in immaculate condition & the right size too.. so pleased with it.. at 23 maybe I'm too young to have heard of them?