Farrington’s Saddles of Walsall
Saddle4You are really proud to be the new importer of Farringtons Saddles. This very popular range of saddles are made to the orignal patterns, but with upgraded leathers & design tweeks! They are better quality than ever before and made completely in England. The price range belies the actual quality these saddles will last for many years unlike many cheaper/ mid range brands because the leathers are better & the build quality is so good!
We truly stand behind our products and believe they are capable of providing you with enhanced efficiency, comfortability, and performance. Whether you’re a first-time rider or an experienced equestrian, we are here to make sure you’re outfitted with the best saddles on the market. If you’re looking for top-tier saddle solutions, we invite you to contact us to learn more about our unique offers and customization options.
Saddle4You and Farringtons take pride in having a forward thinking and flexible approach to manufacturing. This enables their experienced and dedicated saddle makers to work closely with our qualified saddle fitters and customers to ensure the best possible saddle fit is achieved for both horse and rider.
Personalise your saddle
With a perfect fusion of modern technology and traditional methods, these saddles exude distinction. Each saddle is meticulously crafted by hand, guaranteeing its longevity. Our traditionally sprung saddle trees are also guaranteed for life.
But why settle for ordinary? Elevate your style with our personalised options. Add a leather patent cantle insert or choose from coloured piping and stitching. Don't blend in with the crowd when you can stand out with your own unique look.
The perfect fit
The saddle tree is the inner skeleton of the saddle and forms a base onto which the leather is attached. All of the trees used in ID Saddles are the original pattern trees are constructed from 5 to 7 layers of plywood sourced from Finland. This is high quality grade of plywood which is laminated together using glue and heat, whilst securely held in a mould to create the desired shape. The tree is reinforced with metal strips around its full length; then heat toughened head plates and stirrup bars are added. The metal is hand riveted onto the wood.
By using wood trees production remains very flexible and alterations can be made, unlike plastic trees which are very fixed and static once the moulds are made. The next stage involves making the seat; this is formed by straining the tree. This process is done by adding nylon web which is stretched lengthways and across the tree to form the seat shape.
The gradient of the slope at both the front and the back effectively decides where the rider will sit; this is highlighted in a deep seat where the cantle is higher. The position is crucial to putting the rider over the central movement of the horse. This can be adjusted to suit the rider by straining the web accordingly . Once the nylon web has been strained the next stage is to apply the foam, cut this to shape, add the leather and stretch over the tree to form the seat.
The skirts (piece of leather which covers the stirrup bars) are marked, stitched, pulled back over the tree to give the finished seat. Following the construction of the seat, the skilled craftsman add the sweat flaps and outer flaps, apply the girth straps* and complete with required knee/thigh blocks. Finally the panels are cut, machined, flocked, covered in leather and hand stitched before being laced onto the tree. At ID Saddles & Farringtons we have a forward thinking and flexible approach to manufacturing. Throughout each stage our saddles receive stringent quality checks.
Adjustments can be made at every stage of the construction process to ensure your saddle is the perfect fit for you and your horse.
To avoid unnecessary pain, distress and expense we strongly recommend that you use a qualified saddle fitter. Saddle4You believe that a saddle isn't something you just sit on, we view it as an important piece of performance equipment designed to encourage the best possible connection between you and your horse. Harmony is the key to a good relationship; this can only be established if you choose the right saddle for you, your horse and the intended discipline.