What’s the Secret to Walsall’s Saddlery Heritage?
Mar 07, 2018British made saddlery is among the best in the world. But why does this traditional industry still revolve around a town in the heart of England? Walsall is world famous when it comes to saddlery manufacturing. In the workshops scattered around the town, the latest generation of leather workers uses skills that can be traced […]
UK Saddle Maker Sponsors Top Dutch Rider
Posted on Jan 23, 2018Frank Baines Saddlery, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of hand-made saddles, is sponsoring Dutch rider and trainer, Joyce Heuitink. Joyce Heuitink is an International Grand Prix rider, GP Judge & Trainer and Head Coach & Trainer of the Dutch Paralympic Dressage Squad. With her first Grand Prix horse, Joyce won Gold at the National […]
More Stockists Join the Frank Baines Network
Jan 16, 2018Frank Baines Saddlery is delighted to announce that a number of new stockists have agreed to stock a range of Frank Baines saddles. The new stockists who join our growing network are: Belgium: Paardensport Cavallino (Cavallino Horsesport), Roeselare – www.paardensport-cavallino.be Bie-Fit, Schilde – www.bie-fit.be France: Sellier DLM, Saint-Ambreuil – www.sellier-dlm.fr Germany: Sattelfreude PUR, Rheinbach – […]
New Saddle for British Junior Event Rider
Posted on Dec 18, 2017Young British Junior event rider, Isabelle (Bubby) Upton, rounded off a successful 2017 with another win. Members of the British Equestrian Writers’ Association (BEWA) voted the 18 year old from Bury St Edmunds, the recipient of the 2017 Worshipful Company of Saddlers Award. Bubby was presented with a bespoke Frank Baines saddle by Hugh Thomas, […]
Going. Going. Gone.
Posted on Nov 29, 2017From 1st April 2018, a number of Frank Baines saddles will be discontinued. They include: Cadence Dressage Capriole Dressage Eternity Encore Jumping Enigma Elite Jumping Omni (Low Head only) Working Hunter as well as T-bar Stirrup Leathers. Victoria Coleman, director at Frank Baines Saddlery, explains: “We have over 24 saddle models within our Classic and […]
Wellep Bar Option
Posted on Nov 29, 2017Unfortunately, due to a Supplier/Manufacturer issue, we are currently unable to offer the Wellep bar as an ‘additional option’. We understand that the supplier is looking into the manufacture of this product and hopefully it will be available to order again soon. Please note, any current orders that include this additional option will be honoured, […]
Final Preps for Spoga
Aug 25, 2017Frank Baines Saddlery is putting the final touches to their stand design for Spoga Horse – the international equestrian trade fair – held each year in Cologne, Germany. The image above is from Spoga 2016. This year, Frank Baines Saddlery have purchased a new stand specifically for Spoga 2017. The company has always had a successful […]
Looking For a Dressage Girth?
Jun 22, 2017We’re delighted to add a Dressage Girth to our Accessories range. The Dressage Girth is made from high quality, soft calf leather with stainless steel roller buckles. The ergonomic contoured design includes extra soft memory foam padding for increased comfort for your horse. Want to know more? Visit https://www.frankbaines.com/accessories/dressage-girth/
Check Out Our Gallery
Jun 13, 2017If you’re a stockist or rider who would like to view more photos of our saddles, check out our new Gallery page on our website. The Gallery page showcases the different saddles we hand-make and the range of materials, colours and additional options which can be used to customise your saddle. We’ve added some lovely close […]
Return of the Encore Dressage ‘Shop Sample’
Apr 24, 2017Due to customer demand, Frank Baines Saddlery has relaunched the Encore Dressage ‘Shop Sample’. The original concept was introduced in 2000 when the Dressage measuring guide, which was made out of clear acetate, was placed over the saddle and the leg position drawn on the plastic. However, following feedback, this measuring guide has been re-engineered and […]
