Saddler recommendations

[RHM]

Hi guys,
Looking for recommendations for a saddler that holds a range of brands, (jump saddle) ideally second hand but could stretch to new if a cheaper brand. Don’t mind travelling to them if necessary.

 

[Baywonder]

Sarah Rymer is very good.

 

[rabatsa]

I went to a BHS talk given by Patrick Wilkinson and he knew his stuff. http://www.patrickwilkinson.co.uk/

 

[terrierliz]

Sarah Rymer at North Yorkshire Saddles

 

[Kaylum]

Patrick Wilkinson is very good.
My friend had 4 fittings by different saddlers not one fitted properly. She went to Patrick and he managed to get her one to fit correctly.

 

[Red-1]

I have bought and sold a few second hand saddles through Patrick Wilkinson. He hasn't ever fitted them for me, but I would use him as he seems very knowledgeable and is cheerful, positive and polite (and yes, the last attributes matter!). He can come out to you, or he has an arena at his place where you can go and ride whilst trying. He will also sell your old saddle for you (for commission) if it is in good condition and a good make.

The person I have most recently used is Kim Gordon, from Kruger saddles. She is amazing, has fitted a few saddles for me. She has a FAB eye for balance etc. Very observant. She doesn't advertise her secondhand saddles online, but for Rigsby she turned up with a selection in her van.
As it happened, she was able to tweak my current saddle. Kim also makes her own saddles, not too pricey and available in gorgeous, soft calf skin as well as standard leather.