Priory Saddlery

21/04/2024

Hi all 👋

It has been a long time since I have posted, mainly because I've been so busy. I have made the decision that over the next couple of years I will be cutting back and therefore will not be taking on any new customers.

I will continue to check my current client's saddles but as I will be doing fewer days, please give me as much notice as you can for your appointments. I will update you more when I see you.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Lizzy😀

31/05/2023

Customers are so interested in their templates! Marley is making sure I've recorded his changes correctly!!

11/05/2023

We should look after our fitness as much as our horses

** THURSDAY RESEARCH MEME**

Todays research meme relates to rider asymmetry. Rider symmetry is important: in a study by Gunst et al., it was reported when in sitting trot, the collapse of the rider in one hip increased the saddle force on the contralateral side. This asymmetric pressure distribution beneath the saddle will occur every stride cycle, which can then affect the horses locomotor pattern, reinforcing the importance of working with a team to improve rider symmetry “on” and “off” the horse. 🤓

For more information www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/blog/

09/05/2023

Please check your stirrup leathers

14/11/2022

This looks as if it will be a great discussion.

The BHF is inviting all those who are interested to a webinar entitled Better Beginnings – Your Opinion Matters, on 6 December at 7pm; a question and answer session during which expert panellists will share their opinions. The panel will answer questions posed in advance,  and the consensus will ...

03/11/2022

World Horse Welfare making us think about how and why we use a whip. If you carry one, do you always use it appropriately?

Use of the whip in horse sport is becoming an increasingly hot topic. In July 2022, the British Horseracing Authority published the results of their consultation on the use of the whip in racing (you can find our response here). This naturally encourages a focus on how the whip is used elsewhere in....

02/11/2022

29/10/2022

Absolutely 💯 as I always say, get your body worker and follow up by the saddle check, not the otherway around

18/10/2022

We're too late to enter but do you ever think about your weight in relation to your horse? It's such a tricky subject. Balanced riders are less of a hindrance so does that mean a better rider can be heavier?? 🤔 16% is seen as the optimum....I'm off to check the scales now !!😬