My saddles fit a wide range of equines, from children’s ponies, and finer thoroughbreds to heavy-weight cobs. Whatever the profile or fit, I will have a saddle to suit.

As a saddlemaker, I cannot offer part exchange. However, please do ask your fitter or stockist, as some may take your old saddle against a new Symonds saddle. If you do have an older Symonds saddle you wish to sell, there are various saddle-selling sites and tack shops that may sell it on a commission basis on your behalf.

I do not sell second-hand saddles, as I only make new ones. However, some of my fitters and stockists may have second-hand or ex-demo Symonds for sale.

Symonds saddles range from 15” for a pony saddle, up to 18.5”. If needed, a 19” saddle can be made, but this would be a special-order tree. I also cater to a wide range of width fittings, from narrow to extremely wide.

I work very closely with fitters to ensure the saddle is right for both horse and rider. This may mean, for example, shorter panels, deeper gussets, or longer flaps are needed. In some cases, it will entail cutting a completely new set of patterns for your saddle.

All Symonds saddles are flocked with Jacob’s wool. The only exception to this are saddles with close contact panels, which are hand moulded using various types of rubber.

Absolutely! I regularly see second-hand Symonds saddles pop up for sale on various sites that are 15, 20+ years old – and they look a fraction of that age!

Yes, I can. On the near side sweat flap, in the bottom right-hand corner, is the Symonds horseshoe and numbers stamped above it. Just send a photograph of this stamp or email the numbers and I can give you the date I made your saddle. However, this only applies to saddles up to 25 years old, as my early saddles did not have a date stamp. If in doubt, please send through a photograph of your saddle and I will give you as much information on it as possible.