Frogpool Manor Saddlery

[Nats_uk]

Also in NL and CR - covering all bases!
Am thinking of getting Frogpool Manor out to check the fit of my saddles. Just wondered what people thought of the current saddler - his name is David Dyer.

 

[catembi]

Check their availability before you get too excited.

I ordered a new saddle from there, & not a cheap one either. Couldn't ride my 4 yo til it came. Due to their diary issues, I ended up lungeing for a completely ridiculous amount of time - well over a month. Could well have been longer - might have been 3 months. Then they cancelled the appt an hour before the saddler was due when I'd already booked the day off & was sitting at home about to leave. Then then phoned to 'tell' me when my next appt was going to be, which was ages so I cancelled the whole thing & started again. Was absolutely furious, & the bookings woman was an incredibly rude b*tch.

That was a while ago, & that saddler's name doesn't ring any bells so maybe they've resolved their staffing & politeness issues?

 

[NuttymareII]

David fitted my first saddle years ago and was very good, so I got him to fit a saddle for my new horse. I ended up with one that was too big for me and didn't fit the horse very well, he also fitted a saddle to a friends horse, she had untold problems with them and the saddle and ended up going elsehwere. David is the owner, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired, a good saddlery and feed shop slowly being ruined at the moment unfortunately.

 

[onemoretime]

I had this trouble with them years ago. I recommend a chap called Colin Schilling. He works independently from the Sittingbourne area but will travel. He fitted my mare's saddle brilliantly and found that she had pulled a muscle in her quarters and recommended a lady to sort that out and I have used her ever since. I bought 2 new saddles from him one dressage and one GP. PM me if you would like his number

 

[toomanyhorses26]

have just had clive bending out to fit my saddles and thought he was good does talk for england tho so you might need a whole day!!! or try and book so he has an appointment after you. wouldn't bother with frogpool v unhelpful even though I needed about 5 saddles checked and fitted with the potential for a new purchase. Think they missed out on a bout a grands worth of business with me.

 

[clairencappelli]

I use clive bending too and he is the absolute best- like someone said he does talk and can be a bit late but i know him well and i have had the best service and fitting ever from him.

Id avoid frogpool- not personal experience but not heard much good about them.

Colin shilling was the worst saddler i have ever used in my life but cost me a fortune in chiro bills and a new saddle fitted buy someone else and lots of wasted money and upset.