Posts Tagged ‘side saddle restoration’

Restoration of pilch pad for a customer.

The extent of the damage

Two new heads, and some tidying up to the customer’s specifications

The restored pad

The extent of the damage; dogs had chewed it.

My side saddle won a Premium award for excellence of craftsmanship.

I’m proud to announce that the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is helping me develop my side saddle specialism. The Trust, which awards scholarships to exceptional British craftspeople, is supporting me to attend courses taught by side saddle expert Richard Godden.

I’m honing my side saddle refurbishment, restoration and repair skills, as well as learning to make new saddles to help ensure the future of this traditional sport.

With Jenifer Emery, President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association

My display at the annual Award Luncheon