A Class Saddlery

My name is Ailsa Aitchison, I am a trainee saddle fitter with the Society of Master Saddlers. I have had a love for horses all my life and currently own a Welsh x Arab mare named Della who I compete in dressage with.

My aim is to help horses and owners have a correctly fitting saddle to ensure the horse is happy and comfortable to do their job and the rider feels secure and confident to be able to reach the full potential of their horse’s ability. I am looking forward to leaving a yard knowing that the horse and rider are happy in their saddle and are both ready to have lots of fun together.

After successfully completed my introductory course with the Society of Master Saddlers I have been training with Kevin Blackie from KB Saddlery for two years. I have undertaken a flocking course with Jen Roy from The Springfield Saddler and attended workshops run by Kay Hastilow covering many different aspects of how to carry out the 'perfect fit'. This has been a very exciting time enabling me to enhance my hands on knowledge and skill sets in the lead up to taking my industry approved saddlery exams.

I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and their lovely ponies!

Ailsa Aitchison,

A Class Saddlery