Galloping Ahead Saddlery

18/01/2025

✅ Proud to be a Fully Qualified Member.

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13/01/2025

Hi All 👋

I think I have got back in touch with everyone with regards to appointments in February? If you have not heard from me, please could you give me a nudge. It’s hard to keep on top of messages sometimes through all the different platforms!

I look forward to getting back out and about, seeing you all in due course 🥰.

All February appointments have been offered out, so I will now be likely booking into March with any additional enquires.

Emma x

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09/01/2025

Hi All.

It has come to my attention that some of you may have been having trouble emailing me, due to my inbox being full!

This should now be rectified. Thank you to all that have made enquiries into appointments. I will be back in contact with you all soon once I have some routes pieced together.

Emma x

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07/01/2025

⭐️ CLIENT UPDATE ⭐️

Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope you are all well, I’d love to hear what you have been up to? No matter how exciting or mundane! I’ve been somewhat of a hermit of late ♥️.



I am planning to return to work part time in February, priority will be given to existing clients. Onwards and upwards as we enter 2025!

Email is always the best method of contact please ☺️:

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Emma x

01/11/2024

⭐️ CLIENT UPDATE ⭐️

Firstly, thank you all for your kind words and support at what has been a very difficult time after the loss of our baby Ember.

I’ve had quite a few enquiries as to whether I am back at work. Whilst it pains me to say no to my lovely clients and horses, I am taking some maternity leave and time.

I plan to review the situation in the New Year. I want to be in a position to provide you all with the best service possible, do the best by your horses and give the business my full attention. I hope to be in a better position to do so in 2025.

Best wishes to all.

Emma x

30/07/2024

29/07/2024

We are getting there with the listing of all of our stock on the website!

All saddles purchased come with a seven day postal trial or alternatively make use of our facilities at Comeytrowe Equestrian Centre in Taunton, Somerset.

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19/07/2024

Perfectly said! Your saddle or saddle fitter is not a miracle worker.

Quite often it’s the horse or rider that is wonky, or even just the way the horse moves that makes things go wonky!

Physics plays a huge part also with the horses shape and conformation and how the saddle/rider will move.

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Your saddle is not a miracle worker. If your horse is a barrel, and there is a bit of wonkiness somewhere (you or the horse) and your saddle slips to the side… your saddle isn’t necessarily to blame. Instead, get it checked and if it’s ok, work on making the horse less of a barrel shape… and straightening them (and yourself!) up so there is less unevenness.

If your horse has big wide ribs and an itty bitty shoulder… or a girth groove that’s inches in front of the girth line… maybe your saddle slips forward. That’s physics. Your girth will always pull into the narrowest place. Sometimes changing your girth or the girthing on the saddle can help.

If your horse has massive shoulders, and hoiks them up into the air when they jump… those massive shoulders can push the saddle back. That’s physics. Again sometimes girths and girthing can help. But saddles can’t defy the laws of physics.

If you or your horse is uneven then yes we can pad/flock/shim saddles to help. But… working on evening them up is much more beneficial.

Sometimes, in an attempt to hold a saddle still, to fight against the laws of physics (and often to keep the rider happy), we can end up clamping a saddle too much. Personally I would rather see a saddle shunt forward/to the side/backwards a little bit if the alternative is to clamp it too much the other way.
What do you think?

04/07/2024

Amazing photos! Look at games pony Flicka and her rider Oakley go! 🏇😍

AND look at that saddle from The Native Pony Saddle Company! Proud stockist of these amazing saddles.

I fitted Flicka with a made to measure saddle “The Tavy” the pairs partnership has gone from strength to strength over recent months 💪.

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The Native Pony Saddle Company & The Pony Saddle Company

25/06/2024

🤩 NEW SADDLE DAY FOR MONTE! 🤩

Kate and Monte came to us at Comeytrowe today for a saddle check, hoping that with a flocking adjustment his two existing Albion saddles would get the all clear. Unfortunately both saddles had seen better days, the fit was not good and both were asymmetrical.

Luckily we had the perfect solution, with again an older (but safe and sound!) Albion Lux dressage saddle in stock. The saddle fitted Kate and Monte perfectly, Kate noticed straight away how much better Monte was moving 😍.

A new (second hand) saddle doesn’t have to cost the earth, you may get lucky with an older one that fits! Most importantly we fully check every saddle we take on before accepting them as stock.

We have over 100 saddles in stock, most preloved, please get in contact now with any requirements you may have:

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📞 0330 043 7479

22/06/2024

🤩 NEW SADDLE DAY FOR O.P! 🤩

A bespoke, made to measure polo saddle nonetheless! Suede seat with buffalo leather flaps. Made by Heritage Bespoke Saddlery. 😍

It’s so lovely to work with a polo pony and owners who take the horses comfort and way of going seriously. Polo ponies often get neglected when it comes to saddle fit and comfort.

Did you know we have two suppliers who make made to measure polo saddles?

✅ Heritage Bespoke Saddlery
✅ Black Country Saddles

For further info please get in touch with us now:

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📞 0330 043 7479

14/06/2024

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

For those that don’t already know, the time has come to tell you all, I’m unexpectedly, expecting another girl ☺️.

I am now in my final trimester and with regret, I’m going to have to say I can only take on limited new clients at this time.

For all existing clients, now is the time to book in any saddle checks before I take leave (exact date TBC).

I will endeavour to continue to service all existing clients going forward with limited time off for maternity leave. Baby dependent of course! 🤞

I have over 100 saddles in stock, new, ex demo and second hand. So please let me know if you are after anything specific.

Trial available on all used saddles purchased directly from me without a fitting.

Watch this space for bargains, as I will be listing stock for sale soon.

Emma x

27/05/2024

⭐️ SADDLE CHECK DAY! ⭐️

For endurance pony Bobbie, his existing saddle fitted fine but needed a flocking top up and rebalance. This will make sure he is comfortable when clocking up the KMs on his next competition!

We cover all disciplines!

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27/05/2024

Some great photos of games pony Shammi in action! 🏇😍

I recently fitted Shammi with a made to measure Comfort Pro Pony Jump Saddle, not only a great fit for the pony, but rider also as you can see from the pics! A jump saddle by definition, but perfect for games with its flat seat and forward cut knee rolls for the taller rider.

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