Recommendations for saddlers in Sussex please

[A1fie]

Hi

I'm looking for a saddler in sussex, preferably west sussex and would be grateful of any recommendations.

I have had one recommended by a few people but he doesn't appear to be registered with the Master Saddlers Assoc. Is this something I should be concerned by?

I believe that experience can be worth so much more than a bit of paper but given the importance of a correct fitting saddle, being registered is important surely?

 

[zoeshiloh]

Will pm you with one to avoid

 

[A1fie]

Thanks! Have just replied!

 

[Taffyhorse]

Could you pm me that one too please as I am also looking for a saddler and I'm on the W Sussex/Surrey border. Cheers,

 

[Natassia]

Dragonfly Saddlery in Ditchling seems very good, I've never used him before but bought things from his shop and he travels around quite a lot. He seems to be quite experienced as well, not sure about qualifications but I would imagine that he is fully qualified. I think there is a website for the shop as well.

 

[zoeshiloh]

Wouldn't touch with someone else's bargepole, as told OP via PM