Master Saddle fitter recommendations for Hampshire/ Berkshire border?

[kdoug]

As title, ideally to reflock and fit my jump saddle to new horse, but would also prefer if they stocked saddles as have a suspicion we may need a new one! Been recommended Sarah at SES, and Martin at Fitted Saddles but both currently only have appointments at least a month from now in my area! Thank you.

 

[Cowpony]

I've just had Matthew Crippen out today and he was great! But I did book the appointment about a month ago. I think all the good ones are busy at the moment

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I use Matt crippen as well his very good.

 

[Baywonder]

Tom Blachford at L For Leather Saddlers is great - but like most fitters he is really busy atm.

 

[sbloom]

Almost all good fitters have a back log, many operate on 6 week waiting lists at the best of times. There are very few master saddle fitters so if that is a requirement you're best looking at the SMS site, you may mean a Qualified Saddle Fitter which is a much bigger list.

 

[chaps89]

Depending on your more specific location, I've used Liz Mcgoun for a few years and always been happy.

 

[sbloom]

Depending on your more specific location, I've used Liz Mcgoun for a few years and always been happy.

Liz is great, I've worked with her on a few fittings, but she isn't a master saddle fitter (QSF "only") and doesn't carry or sell stock afaik, though she's listed as a supplier on the SMS site.

 

[nikicb]

I am in your area and use Rebecca Nolan/McPherson. She's based in Abingdon but covers Hampshire/Berkshire.

https://www.mastersaddlers.co.uk/directory/Rebecca+McPherson

 

[chaps89]

Liz is great, I've worked with her on a few fittings, but she isn't a master saddle fitter (QSF "only") and doesn't carry or sell stock afaik, though she's listed as a supplier on the SMS site.

My bad, is missed the requirement for a master saddle fitter. It was your recommendation that led me to Liz, so always nice to know you're still happy with her!