About Us
Garrett Saddlers, based in the south west of England, supply all equipment for the horse, rider and yard, with helpful advice available from an experienced team of retail staff.
We offer leather and saddle repairs, flocking, alterations and bespoke items carried out by fully qualified saddlers in our onsite workshop. A rug cleaning and repair service is also offered.
Garrett Saddlers was established in 1967 by Mr and Mrs Garrett. Mr Garrett was a riding instructor and event participant in the Household Cavalry based in Knightsbridge, London.
When he moved to Somerset he transferred his job into his hobby using his saddlery skills. Whilst working with City & Guilds and the Society of Master Saddlers he helped launch and maintain the National Saddlery Skills Assessment Scheme.
In 2007 he was appointed a 'Fellow of Master Saddlers'; this is the ultimate accolade from his profession and was awarded for all the work he had achieved over a lifetime of working with horses.
The business has continued to evolve over the past 40 years and has now been passed down to his daughter Julia who has served a full 'Worshipful Company of Saddlers' apprenticeship, completed in 1996.
The unique factor of Garrett Saddlers is that, the now very experienced Saddler, Julia Garrett is one of only a few bench saddlers in the area. She works with her daughter Samantha and a team of experienced, skilled people.
In fact Samantha recently won first place for her saddle in The Society of Master Saddlers saddlery course and is a newly qualified bench saddler herself.
Our saddle fitters, Julia and Jo, cater to the needs of the rider, whilst taking into account the biomechanics of the horse, to find the perfect saddle for your discipline. This is achieved by using thermography images and other techniques, that help to assess the symetry of the horses back to ensure the best fitting saddle for the comfort of the horse and rider.
Garrett Saddlers also offer an execellant bespoke new, repair and alteration service for all leather work from bridles, leading rains, saddles to girth and stirrup staps along with treat holders when training.
Overall Garrett Saddlers is a versatile equestrian supplier, that keeps up with the latest technology and designs to address all areas of equestrianism.
We have an extensive range of saddles and have the bonus of two SMS saddle fitters travelling the roads to reach those who need us.
As a company we like to offer a broad spectrum to all equestrian disciplines. We are open Monday to Saturday 9.30 – 5.00 but closed Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
For more photos of our staff team at work and at play or the techniques used please visit our Gallery page.
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