About Us

We are small family partnership specialising in bespoke saddles, saddle fitting, remedial work and bridle work.  You can visit us at Ashen Equestrian Centre or we can come and see you at your yard and if you see us out and about whilst competing with Katie's horse Denver, don't be afraid to come up and say hello or ask for advice; we would be pleased to see you and if you need and help, we would be pleased to do whatever we can.

Katie is also the recommend saddle fitter by Thorpe Tack Shop.

Our team consists of :

Katie Eaton
Katie is a fully qualified saddler and saddle fitter.  Registered with the Society of Master Saddlers.

We are proud to announce that on 13th September 2007 Katie was upgraded to MASTER SADDLER, she has now become one of the nations youngest female 'MASTER SADDLER'S' and is now among the elite ranks of saddle fitting and remedial work. 

Katie has been training since the age of 13 when she worked during her weekends in a local saddlery shop.  The year after leaving school was spent at 'Cordwainers College'  in London.  She was then selected for the Millenium Apprenticeship Scheme and worked under the guidance of Master Saddlers 'Batchelors of Epping',  where she discovered her apptitude for saddle fitting.

In 2000 Katie was one of the first graduates from the Millenium Apprenticeship Scheme, having won awards for her work from the Society of Master Saddlers (SMS).

In 2001 Katie set up business on her own. Initially doing bespoke work and repairs, she soon broadened her range as a freelance agent for Ken Lynden Dykes before obtaining her own agencies and becoming totally independent.

In 2005 she teamed up with Rob and in April of that year they moved to their new, purpose made workshop at Ashen Equestrian Centre.  From here, they are able to offer the best possible saddlery supplies and saddle fitting service.

Katie with Denver in hand.

Rob Elliott

Rob has completed the SMS foundation saddle fitting course in April 2005, Rob has been around horses for a large portion of his life and rode a little as a youngster, although he now only supports Katie's riding and in particular her competition work. He has a special interest in, and empathy for, saddle fitting and has been told that he has a particular aptitude. Since March 2006 Rob has taken a less promenant role in the business and is in full time employment with 'STENNETTS TRANSPORT' as a transport manager. Although not on the front line of saddle fitting Rob is very much involved in the business taking care of administration and other tasks.