Kevin Mcardle Saddler

[milz88]

Hi has anyone used Kevin Mcardle as a saddler, and what experiences do you have? I am looking for a very good, qualified saddler in my area, i'm in Aston-le-walls, so warks/oxon/northants. I know he specialises in Albion which is what my dressage saddle is, however would he also assess a vega jumping saddle?

Thoughts much appreciated

 

[faith123]

Hi,

Im in oxon and use C H Browns and they are fantastic imo

Never used Kevin though

 

[horserugsnot4u]

Have used both and I've stuck with Kevin.

 

[olop]

I have also used Kevin when I lived in the area - very helpful chap

 

[clairefeekerry1]

sorry but most folk i know including myself wouldn't use him. if you google his name on here there are some not so good feed back about him. personally would never ever use him again. sorry.

 

[Happy Hunter]

I have used him - Not the cheapest (but then I had some money to blow) - I would search for his name. worth the look.

Everyone on my yard is using Simplysaddles at the moment - Everyone is happy!

http://simplysaddles.biz/

 

[milz88]

Hi many thanks for the replies, it seems CH Brown/saddle doctors are well recommended but Kevin not so much! It's very difficult deciding!

 

[clairefeekerry1]

i do believe mike from browns has been unwell (stroke? maybe?) so is not really doing too much at the moment. his daughter has apparently taken to the helm although dont know what she is like as a fitter. his wife sue is very good.

it is a difficult one, trust me i've been there but the saddler you are enquiring about has a massively mixed reputation

 

[jyoung]

That is right Mike has had a small stroke (but is doing fine now)! Kate his daughter has stepped up to doing lots more now. Although i believe she is great in her own right now! Having done i believe 7/8 years as a qualified saddler has earned her master saddler status!!

I agree Sue is also very good and all have great attention to detail! I would reccommend them till the cows come home! The only problem may be due to Mike slowing down you may have to wait for them whereas Kevin may come out sooner!