BBC Midlands Today Visit to Frank Baines Saddlery

Having the BBC visit our factory to discuss the importance of the saddlery business in the Midlands is a significant recognition of the work and the heritage of the industry. This helped to shed light on the craftsmanship and traditions that make our business unique, while also highlighting the historical and cultural significance of saddlery […]

Frank Baines Saddlery at this years Blenheim Horse Trials

Thursday 14th September – Sunday 17th September 2023  Come and say hi and see are full range of products (Stand – B074) Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are now firmly established in the eventing calendar. They have been run since 1990, attracting the world’s best riders and the thousands of spectators who come each year to […]

Happy Easter Everyone

Here at Frank Baines Saddlery, we would like to wish everyone an eggcellent Easter Bank Holiday weekend. We’re always happy to engage with our local community with this year being no eggception. We are proud to donate a selection of chocolate eggs to St Michael & All Angels Pelsall Parish Church to ensure the local […]

Victoria Coleman

Victoria honoured to become Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

Frank Baines Saddlery Director, Victoria Coleman visited London earlier this week to be officially sworn in as Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.  Historically, a ‘freeman’ is  someone who was protected by their town or city and had the right to trade, with members of a Guild or Livery providing goods or services to […]

Hand Made Bespoke Leather Dressage Horse Saddle Balm Saddle Care

How to care for your saddle

Your saddle is a prized possession so it’s important to understand how to care for it. Taken care of correctly your saddle will last for years and years. General Cleaning After every use, wipe down with a soft, dampened cloth to remove sweat, dirt and residue To remove heavier mud and dirt use a soft, […]

The Frank Baines Bridle Range

Every rider knows that a  bridle is an essential part of their tack and it is vital that it is strong and reliable. Our hand-made bridles are made with the same love and care as our saddles, by skilled artisan craftspeople using traditional methods. Our bridle range is sold in components so that you can […]

Our new bridle and equine accessory range

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new bridle and equine accessory range.  Every rider knows a bridle is an essential part of their tack and so it is vital that it is strong and reliable. Our bridles are made with the same love and care as our saddles, by skilled artisan […]

Freedom of the Saddler’s Company for Victoria

We are delighted  to announce that our Director, Victoria Coleman has been granted admission to the Freedom of the Saddlers’ Company by Redemption of the Trade and Freeman of the City of London. This is a major honour for Victoria who follows in the footsteps of her father Frank Baines and brother Garry, who were […]

Fitter Spotlight – Tine at Zadelmakerij Hancke

Frank Baines Saddlery is delighted to announce our first fitter feature with Zadelmakerij Hancke. Based in Belgium,  proprietor Tine has worked with Frank Baines saddles for many years. The business has its own workshops and a qualified saddle adjuster. Tine is also the fitter who Elise Broche chose to measure and fit her saddle. We […]

Elise Broche - Brown Hand Made Bespoke Leather Dressage Jumping Eventing Horse Saddle

Welcome Elise Broche

Frank Baines Saddlery is delighted to announce dressage rider and horse blogger, Elise Broche as our new brand ambassador. Elise rides Duke in our award-winning Operetta saddle. Elise, has a huge presence on Instagram,  to watch her adventures with Duke and her gorgeous pooch Salsa unfold, follow her on @elisebroche We chatted with Elise to […]