At Barnsby, every saddle we make is special... so we don't need to charge a premium to create one especially for you. After the purchase of your horse, a new saddle is one of the most significant investments you will make. Choice of design and ensuring the right fit are critical to the safety, comfort and performance of both you and your horse. Whilst an expertly fitted, custom made saddle is often the first choice of the professional, it's rarely been an option for the budget conscious amateur...until now. Because all Barnsby saddles are handmade by craftsmen, not machines, Barnsby Direct is able to offer you and your horse expert advice and craftsmanship and the luxury of a made-to-measure saddle, for a fraction of the cost you might expect. Barnsby Direct saddles start at just £900, including up to three visits to trial, fit and adjust your new saddle. New options to part exchange, spread payments or even lease a new saddle make Barnsby quality more affordable than ever before.

Barnsby Direct offers made-to-measure saddles together with an expert mobile fitting service carried out by Barnsby trained and fully SMS (Society of Master Saddlers) qualified fitters, across seven UK counties - Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire. A repair service for all makes of saddles and bridle wear is also available to customers nationwide.

James Hitchin, Barnsby's Managing Director and himself a Barnsby Direct saddle fitter comments, “We've been producing fine hand crafted saddles here in Walsall for over 200 years. Whilst the design and performance of Barnsby saddlery has moved on considerably from the early days - especially models like our carbon tree, Xtreem event saddle - what people often don't realise is how little the actual craft of saddle making has changed, and how much we still rely on the incredible skill of the individual craftsmen and women in our workshops.” James continues, “Modern mass-production methods might save time, but then you get pressure to move towards one-size fits all solutions which very much goes against the ethos of our business. Every saddle we make at Barnsby is special so it's easy to make saddles especially for owners and horses that fit and perform perfectly, not just adequately.”

Barnsby Direct offers a truly personal solution for horse and rider, offering direct access to all Barnsby’s skill and experience and the vast range of models, tree, panel, knee roll, seat-design options and an exceptional choice of premium quality leather that will allow Barnsby to craft a saddle that is unique for you and your horse.

While each Barnsby saddle is built to last and will give many years good service if well cared for, Barnsby recognise that a new saddle is a significant investment. Barnsby Direct offers a range of payment options to suit every pocket, including Part Exchange, Saddle Leasing and the Barnsby Easypay Hire Purchase Option, so a custom-made Barnsby saddle is now within your reach.