Equine Fitters Directory

24/08/2026

🔹Calling Equine Fitters🔹

Every assessment, every adjustment, every welfare‑led decision you make contributes to better outcomes for horses.

Be recognised for that expertise. Join the Equine Fitters Directory and align yourself with high professional standards and our Code of Conduct.

To join - https://www.equinefittersdirectory.org/become-a-listed-fitter/

23/08/2026

Congratulations to the four Saddle Fitter finalists!! 🥳🌟
Kate Clark at Virtuoso
Sam Lander at Sam Lander Saddles
Anne Marshall at Gammack's saddlery
Jane Randall at Bay Saddlery

We understand how much hard work and dedication go into quality fitting, improving the outcome for both horse and rider. 🙏

Equine Fitter of the Year Award sponsored by Equine Fitters Directory
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists of the Saddle Fitter Category recognised for their expertise, competence, and outstanding support for their customers:

Kate Clark – Virtuoso Kate Clark Professional Saddle Fitting Service LTD

Sam Lander – Sam Lander Saddles

Anne Marshall – Gammack's saddlery

Jane Randall – Bay Saddlery Ltd

🏆 About the Award & Judging Process
Saddle fitters have a huge responsibility to provide members of the equine community with sound, knowledgeable, and up-to-date advice. This award recognises fitters based in equestrian shops who go the extra mile to achieve a high level of competence and support for their customers, drawing on nominations from consumers and retail stores nationwide.

🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!

Date: Sunday, 27th September

Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham

Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Secure your spot and book your gala dinner tickets today at https://forms.gle/CpBgqMrsK9c2dsA68

23/08/2026

Congratulations to the four Bit and Bridle Fitter finalists!! 🥳🌟
Ema Baxter at The Horse Bit Shop
Ginny Bradley at The Bit Doctor - Bit and Bridle Fitter
Julie Lyons at Ikkos Equestrian
Olivia Turner at Olivia Turner Animal Behaviour Consultant & Equine Bitting Specialist

We understand how much hard work and dedication go into quality fitting, improving the outcome for both horse and rider. 🙏

Equine Fitter of the Year Award sponsored by Equine Fitters Directory

Congratulations to the exceptional finalists of the Bit & Bridle Fitter Category recognised for their expertise, competence, and outstanding support for their customers:

Ema Baxter – The Horse Bit Shop

Ginny Bradley – The Bit Doctor - Bit and Bridle Fitter

Julie Lyons – Ikkos Equestrian

Olivia Turner Animal Behaviour Consultant & Equine Bitting Specialist

Bit and bridle fitters have a huge responsibility to provide members of the equine community with sound, knowledgeable, and up-to-date advice. This award recognizes fitters based in equestrian shops who go the extra mile to achieve a high level of competence and support for their customers, drawing on nominations from consumers nationwide.

Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!

Date: Sunday, 27th September

Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham

Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.

Secure your spot and book your gala dinner tickets today at

https://forms.gle/CpBgqMrsK9c2dsA68

22/08/2026

It was another great day at the Pony Club National Championships 2026 today.

🌟Congratulations to Lottie with her horse Adam’s Way as very worthy winners of the Equine Fit Award.🥇

👏 Closely following were:
🥈2nd - Mia, with Poppy
🥉 3rd - Ellie, with Topper

Both Lottie and Ollilie (commended) were members of the winning Chairman's Cup team too.

It was such a pleasure to meet many wonderful riders and horses at the Equine Fit Award, which was warmly embraced by riders, support teams and coaches.

We loved celebrating those who recognise the importance of bit, bridle and saddle fit in building successful, happy horse-and-rider partnerships. 🏆

Thank you to our judges:
♦️Aimee Cayless, Southam Saddles Ltd
♦️Phil Lowe Midland Performance Saddles
♦️Olivia Turner Olivia Turner Animal Behaviour Consultant & Equine Bitting Specialist


The Pony Club

21/08/2026

✨𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 ✨ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

Claire is an independent saddle fitter, insured and accredited by the International Academy of Saddle Fitters (IASF) - Stage 4. She is based in the Adelaide Hills and servicing South Australian riders.

Claire also has a First class Honours in Bachelor of Animal Science.

📍Based in Mount Barker, South Australia

Discover more about Claire here:
https://www.equinefittersdirectory.org/directory/claire-jones/

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19/08/2026

If you're entering Chairman’s Cup at The Pony Club Championships this Saturday, 22nd August, we will be there celebrating riders who demonstrate outstanding attention to the comfort, fit and wellbeing of their horses, with the Equine Fit Award.

It's free to enter.

The fit checks will be carried out by Listed Equine Fitters;
🔸Aimee Cayless, Southam Saddles Ltd
🔸Phil Lowe, Midland Performance Saddles
🔸Olivia Turner, Olivia Turner Animal Behaviour Consultant & Equine Bitting Specialist

👀Look out for us down by the stables👀

Our judges will be looking for thoughtful, horse-centred preparation and well-fitted tack that supports comfort, confidence and performance.

If you're competing, come and say hello. We're looking forward to meeting you and celebrating great horsemanship throughout the Championships.

Look out for our banners!

The Pony Club Saddlers Company & Saddlers Hall

18/08/2026

✨ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 ✨ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

Penny is an accredited Saddle Fitter with the International Academy of Saddle Fitters, and a trainee with the Society of Master Saddlers. She provides saddle fitting as well as being a saddler.

Penny creates bespoke leather goods for not only equine, but also canine and people. Repairs undertaken.

📍Based in Devizes, Wiltshire.

Discover more about Penny here:
https://www.equinefittersdirectory.org/directory/penny-lander/

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15/08/2026

Pony Club Championships

We're at the Pony Club Championships!

The Equine Fit Award is celebrating riders who demonstrate outstanding attention to the comfort, fit and wellbeing of their horses in:

🐎 Tetrathlon
🎯 Mounted Games
🏑 Polocrosse

Our judges are looking for thoughtful, horse-centred preparation and well-fitted tack that supports comfort, confidence and performance.

If you're competing, come and say hello - we're looking forward to meeting you and celebrating great horsemanship throughout the Championships. Look out for our banners on the horse walk.


The Pony Club Saddlers Company & Saddlers Hall
Southam Saddles Ltd Equifitter - Bit, Bridle & Saddle Fitter

12/08/2026

If you're entering The Pony Club Championships this Saturday, 15th August, we will be there celebrating good saddlery and lorinery fit in horse sport with the Equine Fit Award. It's free to enter.

The fit checks will be carried out by Listed Equine Fitters;
🔸Aimee Cayless Southam Saddles Ltd and
🔸Kaisey Hill Equifitter - Bit, Bridle & Saddle Fitter

So why not bring your horse to see us for an Equine Fit check. We'd love to see you.


Saddlers Company & Saddlers Hall

10/08/2026

Take part in our Equine Fit Award at the Armed Forces and Blue Light Forces Championship 6-8 September.

We look forward to seeing you there.