Saddlers in South Staffs/Shrops/West Mids

[Crazydancer]

Hi, can anyone recommend a good saddlery, I'm based just north-west of Wolverhampton, on the borders of West Mids, South Staffs and Shropshire. Not looking to buy, just need my saddle checking and re-stuffing. I've found a couple on Yell.com, but personal recommendations are always good.

Thanks!

 

[springer1021]

http://www.thesaddleman.co.uk/

Andy travels all over although he is based in Shropshire.

I get him regularly as my youngster is constantly changing and I've never had a problem with any of his work, he's very quite with the horses as well.

 

[Blaise]

Was just about to suggest Andy Wheals, looks like you beat me to it Springer. My farrier uses him for his hunters too.

 

[shadowboy]

Telford Saddlery used to have a master saddler- I also saw an add in my local (B'north) countrywide for a master saddlers- Im popping up there tomorrow Ill PM you the number tomorrow if you want?

 

[Crazydancer]

My farrier uses him for his hunters too.

Knowing 'our' farrier, that's a pretty good recommendation, thanks!

Thanks shadowboy, please do, that would be useful too!

 

[Blaise]

Ahh yes, had forgotten we have the same farrier

 

[kezimac]

I too recommend Andy - he is coming to our yard 17th sept - we near brewood

 

[Crazydancer]

Thanks Kezimac, I'll give him a call!

 

[Cloud9]

http://www.thesaddleman.co.uk/

Andy travels all over although he is based in Shropshire.

I get him regularly as my youngster is constantly changing and I've never had a problem with any of his work, he's very quite with the horses as well.

Another vote for The Saddle Man - Andy Wheals

 

[WellyBaggins]

Sorry for the hijack but where in Shrops is andy wheals based? thanks

 

[lisab]

I've had a really, really good experience with Barnsby in Walsall. Extremely helpful, ring you back when they say they will, turn up when they say they will and sort your saddle out. When I rang to say I wanted a new saddle, they even said that if I like my existing saddle, they could make it fit! I hated my existing saddle and was desperate for a new one but it was very nice of them I think.

 

[jnb]

Andy Wheals (from Whitchurch I think) - started getting him out last year and would never go back to previous one - most adjustments done on the spot, helpful and on time.
Gets my vote - though he does have a waiting list (we waited approx 5 weeks for him to fit the yard in) but IMO that is a good sign!

 

[LoNatalie]

I've had a really, really good experience with Barnsby in Walsall. Extremely helpful, ring you back when they say they will, turn up when they say they will and sort your saddle out.

Im the opposite, my dad bought a saddle through barnsby and had no trouble 3months later, the same man came out to fit my horse for saddles, and we chose the Xtreem, fine. He lent me mary kings old saddle whilst they made mine, but it took forever. He said 2months and we would have it before the pc champs last year, we eventually got it in late october, then the barnsby bridle we ordered with it, turned up bits at a time, then the parts would be labelled full size and be a pony size. It was ridiculous. BUT when everything had finally arrived (bridle by november!!) It was lovely. i love my Barnsby Xtreem saddle.