Saddle fitters in North East?

[Zacksmum]

Im fed up with being so uncomfy in my old saddle and wanted to get a professional to help me make the right choice for a new one.
Does anyone on here know first hand of a recommended fitter who is close to Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham area?

 

[kal40]

We use Simply Saddles. They have a website.

Have had several checks (different horses) and had two new saddles from them and have had good reliable professional service.

 

[Equus Leather]

I cannot recommend Andy the saddle man highly enough. He is based down south but comes up regularly and you can book him through The Saddle Shop.

http://www.thesaddleman.co.uk

http://www.thesaddleshop.co.uk

 

[Zacksmum]

Thank you both, those are really helpful. Simply Saddles is quite close to me so will take a look at their shop.

Andy has emailed me back to book an appointment, so will check them both out.
Thanks so much.

 

[coloredred]

Don't know how close to alnwick you are but there is jobson's who have a website if you google them.

 

[TallyHo123]

ditto Andy from the Saddle shop and Jobsons, there both fab!
I haven't herd very good things about simply saddles though.

 

[Zacksmum]

Ooooh more options thank you. Shame about hearing Simply saddles dont have a good reputation.
Is it anything I should be concerned about if I go and take a visit to the shop?