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Sarah Bowler Master Saddler
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I qualified as a Saddler from Cordwainers Technical College London in 1982. I was the founder and partner in the leading Saddle making company B and H Saddlery in 1983 - now known as Hastilow Competition Saddles. For the past year I have branched out on my own, registering independently with the Society of Master Saddlers gaining the title of Master Saddler in my own righ...t. I have made saddlery for all purposes and for over 7 years made equipment for the Household Cavalry and the Royal Horse Artillary. This entailed making vast quantities of bridles, reins, girths and many other products. It was a great honour to be able to produce such beautiful items and included many hours of intricate work that had to be very precise and correct in all aspects. The standards that the Military of Defence required enabled me to raise the standard of my work to a much higher level and one of which I am very proud. I love making bespoke bridlework for competition horses but also find it equally important to produce quality for the pleasure horse too using the best materials available to me. I renovate rocking horses and make the Military saddlery for the very famous company STEVENSONS ROCKING HORSES. I have re-upholstered vintage Steam Cars including totally new button seating, door panels, tonneau covers and bonnet straps. I can copy any leather item from cases to belts to handbags in fact I would tackle most things, as I love a challenge.
20 recommendations and reviews from 4 people
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Referral from
March 22, 2018
Sandy L. asked:Can anyone help restore our Royal Surrey Children's Outpatients much loved Rocking Horse? Our beautiful rocking horse in Children's Outpatients is in desperate need of a makeover. He has been here for many years and is loved by all the children who visit and is ridden daily. Unfortunately all the attention has taken it's toll and now he is in need of a little TLC himself! If anyone would be able to help or knows anyone who would be able help restore him to his former glory please could you message me or email me at sandra.lowry@nhs.net as we would love him to continue to make the children who come into outpatients happy for many more years to come. Thank You!Sarah D. replied:I make rocking horse saddlery for STEVENSON Rocking horses and I would be happy to do this for you. This is one of the sets of tack I do. I am based in Shillinglee. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles.
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July 14, 2015
Elli D. asked:Help needed.... I need to have a noseband altered and want some recommendations for who to send it to, as it is an expensive bridle so don't want it ruined! Any suggestions?Sarah B. replied:You can send it to me . Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles . I would be happy to alter it for you.Lisa F. replied:Sarah Bowler master saddler - absolutely brilliant
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May 17, 2015
Samantha D. asked:Can anyone recommend someone that makes bridlesLisa F. replied:Samantha Jane Doyle Sarah Bowler is a fantastic master saddler who will make you up whatever you require at a very good price too. Here is her FB Page : Www.facebook.com/badgersbridlesSarah B. replied:I can make whatever you require. Check out my page. Over 35 years experience and only using the best materials. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles
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March 3, 2015
Tessa H. asked:Any recommendations for a good saddler/leather repairs person near Haslemere? I need to get some D-rings put on my starter saddle and the handle attached. Thanks.Suzi S. replied:I would also recommend Sarah. She has a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles (hopefully the link works)
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October 27, 2016
Alice T. asked:Tack cleaning advice please! I recently bought very orangey-tan bridle and wasn't sure whether the colour would be affected by Neatsfoot oil, so I patch tested and it has left a dark stain. Are there any other alternatives anyone can recommend which work on lighter leather?Lisa F. replied:Ok my friend Sarah Dove is a Master Saddler she'll be able to advise you. I only have brown and black tack so don't see as much difference but it will be darker on back of leather compared to best side. Maybe test the front part of martingale which goes through the girth so won't show and see how dark it goes? https://www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles/
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September 10, 2016
Robyn M. asked:Does anyone know any good companies who make made to measure bridles? Must be very soft comfortable leather for a very sensitive skinned mare. ThanksLisa F. replied:Sarah Bowler makes beautiful made to measure bridles to your specifications. https://www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles/
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May 11, 2016
Christel V. asked:Hi all. I have a beautiful schockemoele double bridle, but the noseband is padded black and as my horse has a plain head, a white padded one would suit him much better. It is the type with buckles both sides rather than with a long strap to go over the top, so I can't just buy a noseband. Does anyone know where I can get a white padded cavesson which fits directly to the headpiece? ThanksLisa F. replied:I'm sure Sarah Bowler would be able to adjust your one or make a new noseband for you. She's made a wonderful bridle and other bits of tack for me.https://m.facebook.com/Badgersbridles/
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Referral from
April 7, 2016
Jenna W. asked:Noseband! Anyone know where you can get a nice chunky noseband for dressage with a flash (for a cob) but not a crank noseband ? I can find fine ones that aren't crank but all the chunkier ones with a flash are all crank noseband? ? Ideas? XLisa F. replied:Sarah Bowler made me a beautiful bridle to my specifications - you can get noseband style you want. She's now making me a plain browband. She's great and very professional. https://m.facebook.com/Badgersbridles/
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October 12, 2015
Tor A. asked:Are there any saddlers or rug menders out there who can replace the strap on this hoof boot?Lisa F. replied:Sarah Bowler maybe able to help you https://m.facebook.com/Badgersbridles
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Referral from
October 1, 2015
Alex N. asked:Hi all, Who do you guys use for bling/custom made bridles? Just looking for a black snaffle bridle with that little bit of jazz for a new pony :) Thank you!Lisa F. replied:Sarah Bowler makes the most FANTASTIC bridles and anything else you want! https://m.facebook.com/Badgersbridles
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Referral from
June 19, 2016
Charlotte W. asked:Does anyone know anywhere that could make a leather dressage girth? Or synthetic with elastic on one side of the buckles. Would need to be 14-16" have emailed Woldingham saddlery already. Photo for attention :) Thanks xSarah B. replied:I can make one for you in leather in any shape you require. Contact me through my page www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles
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Referral from
April 15, 2016
Jan R. asked:Does anyone know of a horse rug clean/repair person that operates locally?Sarah B. replied:I do rug washing from my workshop in Shillinglee. Full service, wash, proof and repair where needed. All on site. Www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles
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January 22, 2016
Patricia H. asked:Hello , we are looking for a rosette company if you can recommend anyone? Good quality, not overly expensive?Sarah B. replied:Contact me via my page www.facebook.com/Badgersbridles I can make whatever you require.
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September 6, 2015
Clare F. asked:Looking for a someone to repair the stitching on my saddle. Ideally close to Elstead / Farnham. Used to use guy at chobham rider but would prefer someone closer to home. Thanks xSarah B. replied:Yes have a look at my page. You can contact me through there. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles
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August 26, 2015
Kate G. asked:We recently lost our wonderful horse. Does anyone know of any leather workers who could turn his browband into a collar for our lab? TiaSarah B. replied:I can do that for you. Have a look at my FB page. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles.
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Referral from
July 30, 2015
Trudi D. asked:Can anyone recommend a bridle maker that can make a bridle to a specific design for me- has to be someone prepared to be open minded. Oh and as much as I would like karin to I already asked :(Sarah B. replied:Hi I am a master saddler and can make anything you want. Have a look at my Facebook page. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles. I am also an avid inter dressage competitor
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Referral from
June 28, 2015
Melanie B. asked:Please can anyone tell me if there's a saddler local to Cranleigh who'd be willing to attach a longer strap to the noseband of a Micklem bridle? It's only the noseband strap that's too short, the rest of the bridle is fine, and as I got it for a really good price it seems a shame to send it back (the seller doesn't have the next size up!). Many thanks in advance, Melanie. :0)Sarah B. replied:I can do that for you. No job is too small contact me via my page www.facebook.com/badgersbridles I am near Dunsfold. I am a Master Saddler. 😃
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Referral from
March 21, 2015
Karen C. asked:Hi, looking for a rug repairer close to Headley, Surrey. Tia xxSarah B. replied:I do washing and all repairs. Www.facebook.com/badgersbridles. Based near Chiddingfold.
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