Gammack's saddlery

11/01/2025

Nominations are open guys!
I have voted for my farrier physio dentist and other equine professionals I feel deserve some recognition for all the hard work they put in. Having been nominated last year I know just how much it means to us 🥰 I got to read all the lovely comments people made about me and it really does make all the hard work worth while. I am so lucky to love my ‘job’ but it’s hard work and things like these nominations make it all worth it. I am also VERY grateful for all the nominations I had for bliss saddle fitter of the year last year and this year 🥰 you guys are the best.
It’s so easy to nominate your fave equestrian businesses at Equestrian Business Awards and it’s free to do so. Let’s try have a few more kilts at this years awards ceremony 😉

04/01/2025

This competition finishes tomorrow at 12.00 so get liking everyone 😁🤞🏻 hope one of my clients win 🌟

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!!

‼️ NOTE: BE AWARE OF SCAMS - we will NOT contact you in any form before 7th January (and only then if you have won) DO NOT click any links or messages that may refer to this competition.‼️

A lucky start to the New Year for someone……
**COMPETITION TIME – WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE** 🤞

We are giving one of our lucky fans the opportunity to WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

To be in with the chance of winning all you have to do to is ‘Like’ our page and ‘Like’ the Post itself. It's that simple!!!
If you wish please also comment with the name of your favourite Saddle Fitter and their business name, the one with the most votes will also be winning a special prize from us too! We are unable to allocate votes to businesses alone with multiple fitters to make this fair!

Closing date, GMT12.00noon Monday 6th January 2025. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
This is open to everyone all over the world and if you have a local Bliss saddle fitter we will arrange for this to be fitted as well.

For terms and conditions visit:
https://www.bliss-of-london.com/win-a-bliss-or-loxley-saddle-2025/

NOTE: BE AWARE OF SCAMS - we will NOT contact you in any form before 7th January (and only then if you have won) DO NOT click any links or messages that may refer to this competition.

04/01/2025

Those who know me well know I’m an old-school pen and paper kind of person, but it’s time to embrace modern times! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve been trialing Equigate for the last few months, and it’s been a great tool. It allows me to upload all your notes to a FREE app, so you can easily access them anytime—no more worrying about losing a paper copy, or it getting soaked or put through the wash. Plus, we can look back at templates, photos, and see any changes along the way. I am encouraging all my clients to download this FREE app and make a profile for your horse then connect to me and any another professionals using this platform it can work for farriers physios dentists etc too. I will post a link to connect to me in the comments 😁

03/01/2025

Redwings launches fireworks survey ahead of Government meeting in the New Year

03/01/2025

Very well said, I get asked a lot if I carry second hand saddles and the answer is ‘not many’ and the once I do have have come in as a part ex but only on a saddle that originally came from me and I know the full history of, I did used to sell some second hand saddles but I spent more money and time fixing them than I could sell them for. I saw a lady last week who had had a saddle for 25 years, it sadly had come to the end of its life and she purchased a new saddle for her young horse and hopefully with its adjustability it will last him a lifetime. How many of us spend more time sitting in our saddle than sitting on our couch 🙋🏼‍♀️

New saddles ‘V’ Second Hand Saddles

The old saying, “the biggest expense after purchasing your horse is the cost of a new saddle.” This hasn’t changed .

A new saddle might seem costly at first, but its long-term benefits far outweigh the initial expense. . But think of it as an investment in quality, comfort, and longevity.

🗝️ A few key point to think about. 🗝️

✔️ New Saddles

🔷 10 year or 5 year warranty dependent on manufacturer on their trees.

🔷 Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for 12 months, subject to fair wear and tear.

🔷 Assurance of quality ensures that the saddle is in prestige condition with no hidden flaws or damage.

✔️ Second Hand Saddles

🟨 Unknown ware & tear. Hidden damage such as weakened/broken trees, worn stitching.

🟨 Limited fit adjustments.
Preowned saddles may not fit you and your horse and could still require additional adjustments, likely a full reflock to the saddle.

🟨 No Warranty or Support.
Second hand saddles are not covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, leaving you responsible for any issues.

💻 If you’re purchasing a second-hand saddle online, it’s essential to have it thoroughly checked by a qualified saddle fitter before riding in it.
A professional can ensure the saddle is safe, properly fitted to your horse, and free of hidden damage like a compromised tree or worn girth straps. This safety check gives you peace of mind and ensures both you and your horse stay comfortable and secure.

02/01/2025

Trying out my favourite Xmas prezie today, the new SUPREME PRODUCTS all in one suit, Iv looked for something like this for years but never found a waterproof lined lady sized suit till I saw these at HOYS and it didn’t disappoint, it kept me warm and dry. The only downside is no pockets not even on the inside but you can’t have it all and atleast this will keep me cozy when I’m out at work.
Looking forward to being part of everyone’s journeys this year 🐎💕

02/01/2025

Earlier today I read some comments on a video where the horse was throwing huge bucks, some people were saying listen to the horse it’s telling you something, others were saying it’s just fresh, someone mentioned KS and another commenter said that there was no way it had KS as if it did you wouldn’t be able to get on it, she continued to go on about the fact you can’t ride horses with KS they will not let you get on 🤦🏼‍♀️ now I am not a keyboard warrior and I had to stop myself commenting 🙈🙊this post shows just how much can be going on and the horse only shows subtle signs that something is wrong. It’s our responsibility to listen to even the smallest signs. RIP Duke
Also the genetic link to KS is very interesting and does concern me that in the near future insurance companies will likely stop covering KS ops due to the possibility of it being genetic.

20/12/2024

Another great post from Laura. It is a serious misconception that we can make any adjustable saddle fit any horse or pony or that an adjustable saddle will always fit your horse, there are simply too many variables

18/12/2024

Another very interesting one from Becks, she is well worth a follow if you don’t already follow her

Asymmetrical whorls

When assessing horses before euthanasia I try to be as thorough as possible, gathering information is a huge part of the process. Something I have noted in a number of the ECVM cases I’ve seen is whorls on the pectoral muscles that don’t match. The theory is that whorls form in relation to the tissue below it.

This guy was certainly asymmetrical and you can also note the rib cage rotation in both the points of the shoulder and the sternum sitting to his left side. In fact he was so destabilised that his p***s symphysis was completely unfused at over 8 years old.breaking it in half was easy because there was zero fusion occurring to strengthen the area. This horse had multiple lower hind joint injections that on dissection were relatively clean. The sloppy appearing joints in stifles and hocks were coming from the pelvis in my opinion. He was a well bred 17.2hh warmblood gelding.

To follow his dissection findings he has an album on my patreon page.

https://www.patreon.com/collection/857132/edit

09/12/2024

Would love it if one of my clients won this, get liking and sharing guys.

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!!

‼️ NOTE: BE AWARE OF SCAMS - we will NOT contact you in any form before 7th January (and only then if you have won) DO NOT click any links or messages that may refer to this competition.‼️

A lucky start to the New Year for someone……
**COMPETITION TIME – WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE** 🤞

We are giving one of our lucky fans the opportunity to WIN A BLISS OR LOXLEY SADDLE OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

To be in with the chance of winning all you have to do to is ‘Like’ our page and ‘Like’ the Post itself. It's that simple!!!
If you wish please also comment with the name of your favourite Saddle Fitter and their business name, the one with the most votes will also be winning a special prize from us too! We are unable to allocate votes to businesses alone with multiple fitters to make this fair!

Closing date, GMT12.00noon Monday 6th January 2025. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
This is open to everyone all over the world and if you have a local Bliss saddle fitter we will arrange for this to be fitted as well.

For terms and conditions visit:
https://www.bliss-of-london.com/win-a-bliss-or-loxley-saddle-2025/

NOTE: BE AWARE OF SCAMS - we will NOT contact you in any form before 7th January (and only then if you have won) DO NOT click any links or messages that may refer to this competition.

05/12/2024

This is AMAZING news 🎉

The probable cause of grass sickness has been identified, in a major step in fighting this devastating disease

Read more via link below

02/12/2024

01/12/2024

A great night at the Equestrian Business Awards it wasn’t to be for us but well done to all the finalists and winners. We had a great night and met some lovely people. So nice to catch up with the other Scottish contenders Caroline Rios and lochlevenequine
Thank you to The Adventures of Huckleberry Pie for the lovely books for the boys, look forward to listening to your reading on Xmas eve

30/11/2024

30/11/2024

More Black Friday sales
⭐️Acavallo alupro in
Black
Titanium
Aluminium
⭐️Lemieux vector balance in
Aluminium

30/11/2024

🖤🖤Black Friday🖤🖤
Tech non safety stirrups
Tech Siena plus with the extra cushioning inclined foot bed £ 120
💛Gold
🩷pink
❤️red
Rosegold

Siena £100
🩷pink
❤️red
💜purple
💚green
🩵blue
🩶titanium
Rosegold

Capri £100
🖤black
🤍Silver
Rosegold

Older model safety non sloped silver pink £200

30/11/2024

Can’t believe this is the first I have seen of this, thank you Iona Campbell for sharing your story and raising awareness of this amazing charity even please read and support where you can.