NB Saddlers- Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter

13/06/2024

What a treat to find in my inbox after my holiday!
Massive thank you to anyone who has nominated me, it’s such a lovely thought that someone has taken time out of their day to make the nomination.
None of us do this job for recognition like this, but it it sure is lovely to receive this email!
I have the best bunch of clients.

The nominations close on 16th June, feel free to use the below link to nominate, not just for your saddle fitter, but all the people your equestrian professionals you would like recognised!

https://forms.gle/cZn5TNAb5ULuuhVEA

Thank you all!

British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)

Equine Fitters Directory

25/05/2024

***Out of Office*****
I’m now on holiday for the next 2 weeks! However I am still at the end of the phone if you have any issues or queries. Feel free to give me a message, but there’s a time difference so I’m sorry if my reply is early hours of the morning!
Anyone waiting for a date, you’ll get one in the next couple of days once I’ve got a spare 5 minutes.
Massive good luck to all my clients competing over the next couple weeks. See you all on the other side! ☀️🕶️🏖️

12/12/2023

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24/11/2023

Whoops! Most things can be repaired, but this may be slightly beyond that.
They might have to accept this saddle now belongs to these mice!
At least they look super comfortable 🐭

Oh dear 🐭🐭

10/11/2023

Always great to visit this lovely lot!
Reen Manor Riding Stables work so hard to keep their horses as comfortable as possible throughout the year to keep them feeling tip top so they can carry on doing the job they love!

If you’re after some fabulous pub and beach rides on some awesome horses be sure to give this guys a shout! They also do vouchers which make great Christmas presents! 🎁

Last week Dougie and some of his mates had their saddles reflocked and checked to ensure they are still fitting correctly as the horses change shape into a new season.
Nina from NB Saddlers- Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter visits us throughout the year to work together to ensure the horses are feeling the best they can doing a job they love.

31/08/2023

How often do you get to saddle fit a real live unicorn?!
The lovely Shaun having his routine saddle check after a busy summer.
Safe to say he may be pleased his rider is back to school soon!😀

13/07/2023

Lovely day in the sunshine saddle fitting these gorgeous ponies, making sure they are comfy ready for the next batch of young riders to learn on!
Even the smallest ponies deserve to be comfy under saddle!
Societyofmastersaddlers
Newton Ferrers Equus

Another day of saddle fittings with the fantastic NB Saddlers- Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter!

Today was the ponies' turn to have their saddles done 🤩
Lots of happy, comfortable ponies ready for a busy summer ☀️🥳

23/06/2023

Oh my word!!! 🤩 what an amazing Email to receive!
Thank you to whoever has nominated me for the equine Fitter of the year!!
It’s such an honour to be even nominated and I can’t thank you enough!
What a great excuse for a drink on a Friday night 🍾. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Carry on nominating by clicking the link:

bit.ly/3NaXnuB
The more nominations the further we progress!

British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)
Equine Fitters Directory

26/03/2023

These events wouldn’t be able to run without the help
Of sponsors and the incredible army of helpers on the day! But they need the help of you all too, if you’re thinking of entering, head on over to horse monkey and get your entry in!

A massive thank you to the Sponsor of the BSPS Heritage Open Classes at our RIHS Qualifying show on the 1st April 23, NB Saddlers- Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter ! A big thank you for your support!

https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/43720/BSPS+Area+13a+Cornwall+-+RIHS+Qualifying+Show

08/03/2023

Happy international women’s day! Here’s to all the women who run businesses, own horses, have kids or just deal with the day to day rubbish of being a woman! You all rule!

14/02/2023

Absolutely over the moon with this result!
There is no one that deserves this more than this pair! After nothing but injury for Ruth this event was one they went to with absolutely no expectations, safe to say they went above and beyond!

23/12/2022

Merry Christmas to you all! 🤶🎄

It’s certainly been a year of ups and downs! With horses going wrong 😞 but then some incredible results from others! 🎉

As always it’s been an absolute pleasure to be apart of your team!

Here’s to 2023 where hopefully there will be more ups then downs! 🎉

28/09/2022

Bespoke work is the best kind of work!
A very special leather money box, for a special person’s Christening. It was such great fun to
Make this little project. ❤️

23/09/2022

Pip definitely had that Friday feeling this morning for his saddle check! Making sure that Zoe is nice and secure in her saddle ahead of cross country this evening.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend with your horses! 🐴



Zoe Boyd - That Sassy Rider

08/09/2022

Such a sad moment in time 😞

03/09/2022

⭐️Never disregard your gut feelings! Sorry long post alert!⭐️
I’m always having conversations with clients about how they just feel something isn’t quite right with their horse but they just can’t put their finger on it. And my reply is always “Trust your gut! If you feel something isn’t quite right, investigate”
This lovely chap below is my 4 year old eventing prospect, who has been an absolute dream to back.
However I’ve had a nagging feeling that something was niggling at him, that no one could put a finger on.
He’s had both physio and chiro who gave him a clean bill of health, rightly so as there was no signs of discomfort. And after a rather disappointing ride I decided that I was going to listen to my gut and book a vets visit to X-ray him. Even the vet agreed that there was no reaction across his back, but thought we would X-ray to rule it out. And there it was kissing spine in 2 vertebrae! 😭
He will now be going to B&W for surgery, so we can rehab him and hopefully carry on his career, while working closely with our amazing professionals.
They were only very minor signs, but added up it gave me enough of a feeling that something wasn’t right.

Im always here to talk to anyone who has concerns or they just want to talk things through with someone, as will your other professionals. Whether it be physio, vet or farrier. We are all here to help! And we will all work with each to get the best for your horses! Please don’t think your feelings will be disregarded or ignored! There’s a reason your gut feeling is normally correct! If In doubt ask the questions.
Hope you’ve all had a lovely, all be it soggy weekend!
Nina ❤️

20/08/2022

Incredibly wise words! I have this conversation a lot with my clients, worrying that their horses are wasted with them!
As long as you are doing what makes you happy, your horse isn’t bothered! Trust me! All they want is love and attention, oh and of course food 😂
Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re all doing an amazing job! ❤️

Has anyone ever told you it’s ok?

It’s ok to be proud of yourself, to give yourself a pat on the back and congratulate yourself on a job well done. Horses don’t ride themselves and even the most “straight forward” horses do require a level of ability most will never possess, so never shy away from giving yourself credit where it’s due.

It’s ok to want to scream, cry and throw things sometimes, it’s ok to be angry and frustrated when you have a pole down or miss out on qualifying by one spot. We are one of the only sports in the world that involves two hearts, two minds and two opinions that won’t always agree, so don’t be afraid to get off, walk away and have a good cry - we’re only human after all.

It’s ok to be scared, to be nervous or push yourself out of your comfort zone, you’ll never find your limit if you don’t push it a bit too far. If you feel a weird excited nauseous feeling at the thought of jumping that bit higher or riding that next level up, that probably means you’re just about ready. Never be scared of making a mistake, be scared of never knowing what you’re really capable of.

It’s ok to want to give up sometimes, it’s ok to wonder why on earth we pay all this money to keep and ride these ridiculously fragile, expensive lawn mowers that break our hearts and our wallets. Every non-equestrian questions our judgement daily, so it’s only natural to question ourselves every once in a while.

It’s ok to not want to do any more than you’re doing. If a Sunday hack keeps you happy, keep doing it. If you’re happy jumping 90 and the thought of jumping 100 scares the crap out of you, have fun at 90. You’ve got nothing to prove, so do more of what makes you happy.

You are not alone in how you feel.
It really is ok.

26/07/2022

What a great morning playing with the new Performance Saddles in stock!
So excited to be able to offer these along side all my other brands. There’s definitely something for everyone!