The Saddler's Post

Vision Saddlery was founded by Owen Morgan in 2007, after having gained years of experience and training in Europe and North America. Now with over 20 years in the industry, he is able to let his understanding of the demands of the equestrian world show through the designs of the Vision saddles.​ In his teens when working in the family tack store, Owen set two goals for himself: to gain work-relat...

Lucy Ellis Leatherwork was launched in 2019 after Lucy discovered that there was a lack of genuine, high quality leatherwork available. As a Master Saddler and Master Bridlemaker, with years of experience in the equestrian industry, Lucy understands the importance of correct workmanship. She strives to create beautiful products using traditional methods so they are built to last, just like the goo...

Rachael Argo is a Society of Master Saddlers (UK) Qualified Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter. Rachael was head groom at Belwade Farm, a horse stables near Aboyne, Scotland, where she oversaw a yard of up to 100 horses and 8 staff members. During this time she was fortunate to be able to work with some of the best vets, farriers, physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons in the UK. Rachae...

Paul Van Dyke says his interest in good horses and gear began early in life so it was no surprise that this interest led him to his eventual career. Two saddlery apprenticeships, under Ron Silverman and Don Butler respectively, finely developed his skills as a horseman. Paul credits working with different horsemen, cowboying and starting colts as foundational to his success. In May 2004 Paul follo...

Trent Peterson of Bellingham, WA would say he has always taken the road that is less travelled, and that he will always find a way to travel that road. His life journey took him on a life as a ski bum in Vail, CO, a school stint in Fisheries Science that landed him a job for the Washington Fish & Wildlife Department, and then he found himself making a hand on the Walking D ranch in Winthrop, W...