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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased at welcome a new dealer on board:

RS Saddlery Services
Shamford
Leicestershire
Tel: 07714 278467
Email: rssaddleryservices@gmail.com
Contact: Ruth Clayfield

Added: 30th August 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
A new dealer for Black Country Saddles
in Ontario and surrounding areas.

HANDS HIGH EQUINE SERVICES
BAYSVILLE
ONTARIO
CANADA
TEL: 705 380 1911
EMAIL: KELLY@HANDSHIGH.CA
WEB: http://handshighequineservices.ca/index.html




Added: 11th August 2011

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Congratulations!!

Congratulations go to Lucinda Parkes and Folly II won the Black Country Saddles BSPS Supreme Working Hunter Pony Championship at Hickstead Royal International Horse Show last week.

Added: 5th August 2011

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The Royal International

Any one visiting The Royal International this week?
We will be there in our usual spot, with a variation of saddles and a selection of bridles. See you there!

Added: 26th July 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
A new dealer for Black Country Saddles
in WA and surrounding areas

SOUND SADDLE FITTING
Auburn
WA 98092
Contact: Julie Lobban
Tel: (253) 929 6761
Email:soundsaddlefitting@comcast.net
www.soundsaddlefitting.com





Added: 22nd July 2011

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Denmark Selections

Sponsored rider Sophie Wells and Pinocchio are one of only 2 individuals selected to represent the British Young Rider Dressage team at the European Championships in Broholm, Denmark 20-24 July. Sophie is no stranger to international travel after her double gold at last year’s WEG in the USA. – We will keep you updated!

Added: 4th July 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
another new dealer for Black Country Saddles in California, USA

LimeLite Custom Saddlery
San Marcos
CA 92079
www.limelitecustomsaddlery.com
Email:graham@limelitecustomsaddlery.com
Tel: (970) 712 7680
Contact: Sue and Graham Newell

A range of saddles are now available to view along with a professional saddle fitting service.

Added: 13th June 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
another new dealer for Black Country Saddles in Canada.

Holly Barnett REMT CSF
Equi-Lutions

Niagara Falls
Ontario
Tel: (905) 394 0960
Equi-lutions@live.ca
www.equi-lutions.com
A range of saddles are now available to view along with a professional qualified saddle fitting service.

Added: 16th May 2011

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Sponsored Rider Sophie Wells update

We were recently at Sheepgate premier league and I did my second ever inter 1 on Noki and we got 67.75% and came 3rd in a massive class. Reece did the PSG which he is still a bit green at, but he still managed 66.24% and 10th in an even bigger class.

25th April update:
I've just got back from Addington Young Rider International, we came 4th on the first day, 3rd on the second day and we won the last day! It was fantastic! I love my new saddle! I’ve never been to sit to Noki so well! It's fantastic! Thank you so much! I definitely want to go for the same with Reece, I tried it on him today and he went well in it, and I can't imagine riding in anything else now!



Added: 9th May 2011

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Are you visiting Rolex this week?

Lexington 3 day event, Kentucky April 28th – May 1st
We have a new location, booth #132 covered arena.

·Saddle fitting advice and fitting from SMS Qualified Saddle Fitters

·Saddle flocking and minor repairs

·Opportunity to sit in all of the models

·Discuss your individual requirements for a custom built saddle

·Ex demos for sale

·Range of bridlework and girths

·Launch of the new Etienne Hunter/Jump

We look forward to seeing your there! Nikki

Added: 26th April 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
new dealer for Black Country Saddles
for the first time in Estonia

Sadulaauto
Tallinn
Estonia
Tel: +37 25530110
Email: ingrid@est.ee
www.sadulaauto.ee

A range of saddles are now available to view along with a professional saddle fitting service.

Added: 22nd March 2011

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Bridlework Brochure

We are pleased to inform you all that we have now published our Bridlework Brochure and is now available via the brochure page on the website.

Added: 22nd February 2011

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EXCITING NEWS

We are pleased to welcome on board
another new dealer for Black Country Saddles in Australia

SADDLEWORLD BUSSELTON
115 Strelly St, Shop 12
Busselton
WA, 6280
Tel: 0897513344
Email: helen@saddleworldbusselton.com.au
www.saddleworldbusselton.com.au

A range of saddles are now available to view along with a professional saddle fitting service.

Added: 8th February 2011

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BETA Awards

We are pleased to announce that we have made it through to the finals of the BETA awards in four of the twelve categories

Trade Supplier of the Year

Sales Representative of the Year

UKTI Export Award

Trade Website of the Year


So from the whole of BCS we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that nominated us, we are very grateful and hope to top our runners up status from last year!!

Added: 2nd February 2011

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QLD, Australia floods.

SE QLD Horse Rescue for Flood Victims

Spare a thought for all the people and animals lost and effected by the horrific flooding in Queensland, Australia. From whole studs of 30 or more horses totally swept away to precious family pets. Efforts are now focused on the relief efforts and in reuniting the lucky saved animals with anxious owners and sadly informing those of the found ones that were not so lucky.

The link for the site coordinating this is:http://www.facebook.com/n/?home.php&sk=group_179897608709353&mid=3985ac2G5af

Our thoughts go out to you all

Added: 14th January 2011

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Happy New Year!

All has started well, we have been nominated for the BETA Trade Supplier, Website and Representative awards, all votes still count though!
If you feel we offer a clear and concise useful website, respond to enquiries and requests promptly and would like to nominate us, please do, email us for the required form. Much appreciated!

Added: 6th January 2011

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Equitana 2010 in Melbourne Australia.

What a great show, it was really good to touch base in person with the Australian market, lots of interest and also new ideas. We are hoping to have some new dealers on board shortly to cover parts of WA, QLD and NSW which will make such a great difference. Thanks so much to Bill, Lyn, Sue and Melinda from Saddle-up Melbourne for helping organise the booth and Paula from Saddleworld Canberra for working and helping me throughout! Lets do it again in 2012! - Nikki
www.saddleup.com.au
www.saddleworldcanberra.com.au/

Added: 8th December 2010

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We are now on Facebook!

Black Country Saddles are now on Facebook!
Your feedback , comments and any pictures of you riding in your Black Country Saddle are welcome to be posted on our page.
If you’d prefer to email us directly, we will be happy to upload this for you.
Don’t forget to become a fan and keep updated on our saddle range which now includes bridlework, news and events!

To join us click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Added: 8th November 2010

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Open Day Festivities - Sept 22nd 2010

Well we couldn't have wished for it to go any better, after all of the hard work putting it together, the whole BCS team pulled together as always and Wendy and Carol out did themselves on the fantastic food and champagne, many thanks for Wild Orchid florists who made the finishing touches with the flower arrangements and the best of all the sun shone for us!

Added: 24th September 2010

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Our guest of honour for the official opening was Kay Hastilow, Society of Master Saddlers, immediate past president, Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter who cut the ribbon for us, alongside special guest Les Bullock, District Councillor. We were indebted to many customers who made the effort to travel from as far a field as Scotland, Wales and East Sussex.

Added: 24th September 2010

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For anyone that had previously visited the Wednesbury Road premises, appreciation would be given that after 15 years we had finally outgrown the old factory. Whilst it is a shame to loose the nostalgia of Walsall and the squeaky floorboards and damp cellars of the old traditional factory, we are a saddle company with a future and our move here represents a new chapter for us.

Thanks to everyone who joined us - what a great day!

Added: 24th September 2010

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Royal Internation Horse Show 28th July - 1st August

We will be exhibiting again at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead this week, so if you are visiting please stop by our stand on competitors row and come and have a look at some of the new saddles and bridlework we are now doing. We are also sponsoring the BSPS Working Hunter Pony Championships on Wednesday.

Added: 26th July 2010

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Outdoor Gelderland - The Netherlands June 9-13th

We had a great show, as always it was a good chance to meet with the public and get feedback on our saddles already out there and other ideas. All of our Dutch dealers were on hand to offer excellent advice. The show was topped off by watchng Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas - hope to see you there next year!

Added: 29th June 2010

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Black Country in

It has been a long time in the “wings” so to speak but Black Country Saddles can now reveal that over 12 months ago it was asked to produce the saddles for the latest Ridley Scott blockbuster “Robin Hood” featuring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett which is released next week.

This was a really exciting project for us as these saddles were far from our usual production, Nikki visited Shepperton Studios to consult with the creative designers on the styles of a medieval saddle. After many discussions, designs we agreed upon for an array of models including the Cardinals Men, King Johns Guards and most importantly Maid Marions. The finishing touches to each saddle was individual with the ornate metalwork and we were given pretty much free rein which involved a lot of ideas and great deal of fun in the factory.

So if you do go to see the film, dont forget to look out for our saddles galloping past you on screen!

Added: 7th May 2010

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Robin Hood saddle

King John's Guards saddle

Added: 7th May 2010

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more Robin Hood saddles

Maid Marions (Cate Blanchett's) saddle

Added: 7th May 2010

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Spring cleaning with Black Country Balsam

Black Country Balsam – leathercare now available.

Now there is no excuse not to spring clean your tack!
We are so often asked what leathercare we recommend with our saddles so it seemed only appropriate to create a formula of our own which works with optimum results on the leathers that we use – introducing the Black Country Balsam.

Containing natural oils, fats and beeswax, it has already received favourable comments “It's less greasy than most of the other conditioners and you can buff it up to a gorgeous shine. I don't have to go wash my hands to remove the oil after I use it, though it still has nice water repelling properties” Kitt @ Trumbull Mountain Tack, USA.

Available in 500ml tubs from your nearest Black Country Saddles dealer.

For those of you who need reminding how to clean your saddle….please read the following!

Leathercare instructions:

• Ensure your leatherwork is treated initially before using to help maintain the long term finish of the leather
• Wipe away any excess dirt and grease with a damp cloth and allow to dry naturally before application
• Apply by working gently into the leather with a dry cloth
• Allow leather to dry and then buff off with a cloth or very soft brush
• Regular application will ensure longevity of the leather

Do not use on suede or sensitive leathers
Store in a dry and cool place
Made in England

Added: 6th April 2010

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BETA 2010 Trade Industry Awards

At our industry’s annual awards, Black Country Saddles had the honour of being nominated in 3 categories and on the night received Runners Up in both the BETA Trade Supplier of the Year and ETN Sales Representative of the Year (Nikki) a true achievement we feel, when we only lost out to a company as large and well known as Horsewear Ireland!

Added: 2nd April 2010

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New 2010 Brochure now available

Our new brochure is now available to order online, follow the Order Brochure link, which in addition to the existing range now features our new models, The Adelinda Dressage, The Celeste Endurance, The Ricochet Jump and the Frelsi Icelandic.
May we take this opportunity to offer our sincere thanks for all of your efforts in supplying photographs to help put this together – we hope you enjoy the read and are as pleased with the results as we are.

Added: 2nd April 2010

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Free Keyrings for saddle registration!

We are now offering a free keyring with your saddle's unique serial number on to all of you who register your new saddles.
Please keep this safe as it is a unique number which holds the records of your saddle should it be needed in the future for any enquiries or insurance purposes.
Simply fill in the Saddle Guarantee form on the website and this will be sent out to you by return.

Added: 22nd January 2010

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Welcome to our NEW website

It has been a long over due task, but finally here it is - our fabulous new website! You will now find all of the new and current models along with the bridlework and girths. Find your local dealer or various forms to contact us, register your saddle or even advertise a saddle for sale. We hope you find this a straightforward site to navigate through in order to get the best out of it - and as always welcome any feedback!
Many thanks to the web designers www.verveuk.eu.

Added: 11th December 2009

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Horse Event, NL – September 11, 12 en 13

The Horse Event, Nederlands Hippisch Centrum, Deurne
Visit us on stand 30 near the N H cirkels

SUPPORTED BY OUR DEALERs IN THE NETHERLANDS

RIEL KLUMPER RUITERSPORT, Almelo
LIEFSTINGH ZADELS, Bennekom
ZADELCHECK, Wateren
HOEVE DE REGENBOOG, Beringe

Added: 12th October 2009

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New saddler at the bench

We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed a new saddler to the bench.

Martin Jones has joined us from a 32 year career as a saddler at Jeffries, so there is no doubt of the experience and expertise that he brings with him.

With many thanks to you all, we are fortunate to have been busy in the past few months "touch wood". This will help to ease the pressure on keeping our delivery times to the usual 3-4 weeks.

Added: 12th October 2009

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Lorna's July update

Lorna Hogg and De Marco's - news update on her new Celeste saddle July 2009.
"I have just returned from the Home International and Celtic Challenge after successfully completing another 2 day 160km ride this time for the Scottish Team. Scotland were 2nd in both events! Really delighted once again, especially since the conditions were less than ideal. I guess Kay also told you how much muscle he has put on across his back!! It was quite amazing to see! The new girth - wow it feels fab!"

Added: 12th October 2009

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Hickstead and BSPS Working Hunter sponsorship

The Black Country Saddles BSPS Supreme Working Hunter Pony Championship went to Mrs Sloan’s Highgrove Valentino ridden by Stuart Sloan who had travelled all the way from Scotland, so a trip worthwhile. Mostly the weather held off for the show and attendance was as good as ever.
Our own sponsored rider Cassie Hartley was placed a credible 8th in The Jackson Homes/BSPS Intermediate Large Show Riding Championship riding the 8 year old Classic Coincidence.

Added: 12th October 2009

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Waredaca Sponsorship

Waredaca Events 2009 Laytonsville, MD, USA — we are proud to be the official saddle sponsor this year, come and visit us at the booth which will be at the October 3 day horse trials.

Added: 12th October 2009

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Lorna's Golden Horse Shoe

The Celeste Endurance/dressage has just won its first Golden Horse Shoe. Congratulations to Lorna Hogg from Inverurie, Scotland who recently won the ultimate test of endurance riding 160km over 2 days across Exmoor on her 13 year old gelding De Marco (TB x Welsh). Lorna had the Celeste fitted by Kay Hastilow, since then has seen a great improvement "it is certainly working for us – his back is so soft and supple and looks great after a ride!" Lorna has represented the winning Scottish Team on 3 occasions and also competes De Marco in affiliated dressage with this saddle representing Findon Riding Club at the Riding Club Championships.

Added: 12th October 2009

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Saddles at Ralph Lauren

Designer label—We were recently contacted by Ralph Lauren (not him personally!) referral from Dragonfly Saddlery in Sussex to supply some saddles on loan for the launch of their Home Collection in the London store.
The launch took place early March with interior designers, journalists and top clients in attendance. The saddles were dressed with drapes and throws. Great publicity!

Added: 12th October 2009

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BSPS Rider of the Year Sponsorship

We are sponsoring the BSPS Rider of the Year Competition, formerly sponsored by Harry Hall. Riders qualify by being awarded a best rider card at a show affiliated to the BSPS for the final championship show to be held in August at Arena UK in August. Winners of the 10 sections from lead rein to under 25’s will each receive a Black County jacket and then go forward to the Rider of the Year Championship with the champion being presented a Black Country Saddle.

Added: 12th October 2009

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