The Saddler's Post

Poseidon Atelier creates traditional English saddles and fine leather goods, combining expert saddle fitting with heirloom-quality craftsmanship. At Poseidon Atelier, we understand that a proper saddle fitting is crucial for the comfort and performance of both horse and rider. Our experienced saddle fitter is dedicated to ensuring that your saddle fits perfectly, taking into account the unique ana...

YUSSICO is a leather goods label and consultancy founded by award-winning designer and leather craftsman, Yusuf Osman. A lawyer turned leather advocate; his work he shares his journey of building a more meaningful life by slowing down, reconnecting with craftsmanship and appreciating natural materials. Yusuf was introduced to the world of traditional British leather craftsmanship during a weekend...

With a proud legacy of nine years as a dedicated bench saddler in Walsall, I've passionately crafted 4 to 5 exceptional saddles weekly, setting myself apart in a predominantly male-oriented industry. In late 2022, I took a leap forward to establish my own business, specialising in crafting exquisite leather handbags accessories and English Made Saddles. Beyond my mastery in saddlery, I delved into...

EKP Leatherwork is owned by myself, Emily Porter of Mount Mee, QLD. A near-lifelong fascination with saddlery, and its centuries of skills, tools and traditions, led to the desire to learn and make. I was fortunate enough to learn from a traditional harness maker from the start, and continually strive to learn and grow as a maker. I combine traditional methods with classic equestrian style, inspir...

Gfeller Casemakers, Inc. is a proven leader in the supply of high quality leathergoods for the working professional. From 1946 to the present we have established the mark that others have consistently fallen short of in providing quality leathergoods at fair prices. This leadership position is one we take extremely seriously. We are keenly aware of our responsibilities and our vulnerabilities in t...

Ridgely Davis is the proprietor and saddler at Light Horse Leatherworks, a custom leather work, saddle and tack repair shop in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Ridgely Davis has been riding horses since his childhood and has always been attracted to the leatherwork of saddlery. Ridgely got diligent in his pursuit of learning the craft by apprenticing under qualified professionals and attending dedicated c...

Patrick Burns recognized the need to preserve the craft, skills and knowledge of the ages old art of saddlery and was instrumental in an idea to bolster the trade as it is practiced in modern times. The Walsall Leather Skills Centre is a community interest company (CIC) operating under a Service Level Agreement signed with the Worshipful Company of Saddlers in October 2023. We have committed to de...

Robert H Steinke, served his apprenticeship with Keith Luxford, saddlers to H.M. The Queen before starting his own business in 1970.  Specialising in made to measure driving harness, he has exhibited at numerous shows including Royal Welsh, British Driving Society Show at Windsor, Equitana at Essen in Germany, Irish Driving Champs at Birr Castle, London Design Centre, Royal Dublin Show where he is...

Wendy Winn is a lifetime horsewoman and expert in her field. Wendy has dedicated the last 18 years to Burns and saddle fit. During that time, she never stopped learning. Wendy has fit thousands of horses, collaborated with vets, studied equine anatomy, innovated the saddle, and traveled hundreds of thousands of miles. And somewhat recently, in her pursuit of knowledge, both sharing and gathering i...

Lauren Broxton is a designer and maker of bespoke, contemporary leather goods, built to stand the test of time. Inspired by the dynamics of the forgotten British post-industrial, she creates robust, resilient pieces crafted entirely from reclaimed saddlery leather, in homage to the heritage of her hometown. Driven by a need for interdependence in design, she forges close working relationships with...

Paul Smith is a factory manager with Albion Saddlemakers, based in Walsall, England, and a global leader in the industry. Paul’s extensive knowledge of the trade takes him around the world in the company’s relentless drive for remarkable quality and superlative performance. He talks to Christian whilst on a business trip to Wellington, Florida. The Albion Brand Story Started in 1985 by Paul and Sh...

Erica Allen is the new owner of Christian Lowe Leather Care, having purchased it from Christian Lowe. They have a conversation on the business. People who know Erica well, know that she has always been really in-tune with the horses she surrounds herself with; constantly striving for improvements, no matter how subtle or small. So it comes as no surprise that sharing her education & knowledge...

Stephen Sothmann is the President of Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA). In this role, Stephen represents and promotes the interests of the U.S. hides, skins and leather industry before a wide-range of stakeholders, including U.S. and foreign governments, industry trade associations, media outlets, and other organizations related to global leather production and trade. To promote quality...

Kate and Jack Lennie are podcasters, YouTube hosts and magazine publishers. We Are Makers is their brand. They live north of Glasgow, Scotland. “At We Are Makers, our mission is to celebrate and elevate the work of independent makers worldwide. We strive to promote the beauty and importance of craftsmanship, foster a supportive community of creators and consumers, and inspire a renewed appreciatio...

Brett Viberg is a third generation owner of a family business. VIBERG boots are expertly made from start to finish at their Victoria, B.C. workshop by a small team of talented craftspeople – just as they’ve always been made for the last 92 years. It’s taken five generations of innovation to make the world’s most beautiful and durable boots. Brett has re-shaped the long-standing family business int...

Lisa and Loren Skyhorse began making saddles over 50 years ago in northern California. They now call Durango, Colorado their home. Their passion for horses and custom saddlery runs deep. They are both avid riders and have ridden horses all over the world, including Africa, Mongolia, Peru and the Altai mountains in Southern Siberia. They were avid Endurance Riders for over 20 years and together com...

From the Himel Bros. website – My passion for leather jackets grew out of a vintage clothing business that I started in 1993. The beginnings of the internet and the desire to accumulate knowledge as to which garments had value led me to research every detail of construction, heritage, and history of each rare piece I found. It was only after the publication of Rin Tanaka’s book Motorcycle Jackets:...

Calyse was founded by Cassandra Severino when she sparked an interest in making handbags. It all started when she met her partner, an automotive upholsterer. Picking up the leather off-cuts in the shop, Cassandra was inspired to make use of what would be waste. With a passion for fashion, she began sketching handbag designs and navigated how to turn these into tangible goods. This hobby quickly gr...

Will Ficner dabbled in making bags from reclaimed pieces of leather, his first real foray into leather craft stemming from a belt project. After doing a project entirely in leather he was hooked and chose to spend the next few years working primarily with leather. In 2010, Will decided to give his sewing and leather craft projects a name. A fusion of his name and the neighbourhood in Ottawa where...

Awl Together Leather is a custom leatherwork and shoe repair studio located in East Vancouver, BC, co-owned by Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil. “We opened our doors during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 4th, 2021, after deciding we could work to change the homogenous demographics of our industry. Ariss and Tess first met while working together at a local boot manufacturer and formed strong solidarity...

Misty Shaw is President of 1876 Media and a groundbreaking company with an idea for the leather arts and its artisans. Illum Atelier is a one-of-a-kind subscription-based online learning platform dedicated to teaching the worldwide traditional arts community the fundamental skills needed to find success at every level of craftsmanship. We have built a world-class filming studio in Salt Lake City,...

Lucy Cushley is the saddler who makes more than saddles. After a lifetime of working with horses (and being accompanied by dogs) in 2016 Lucy travelled to Enfield, London, to study for two years at Capel Manor College, one of the last places to study saddlery full time. Since returning to Co Down in Northern Ireland, Lucy has continued to develop her skills in saddlery and leatherwork, regularly t...

Pictavia Leather is owned and run by Hamish Lamley, based in Perthshire, the heart of Scotland. All leather products are designed and made by Hamish and his apprentices. Hamish has over a decade experience in traditional leatherworking, and through years of research and experimental archaeology has worked hard to explore Pictish culture. Hamish has consulted on and starred in various television sh...

Jeff Churchill is the founder and owner of Jitterbug Boy, a purveyor of high-quality, custom made boots and shoes for the arts. His shoes can be seen on stage and screen worldwide. Jeff’s focus is on fine craftsmanship working in unison with the specific technical and physical requirements of the client’s productions. They understand the effect that the proper shoes have on not just the costume or...

Tony Fantasia is an artist and leather worker and family man. He has a goal is to bring you the best quality custom design work at the best possible price. Tony strives to perfect his leather craft and has started to build interest in other mediums such as metalwork, foam sculpting and set design. And incorporating engraving and etching, along with wood working, to expand his general offerings to...