The Personal Touch
The National Saddle Centre offers an extremely knowledgeable and personal service. Each member of the team is a highly qualified, equestrian specialist with hands on competition experience
Jo Beavis
Jo has trained as a qualified saddler and saddle fitter
since 1984 and is a Member of the Society of Master
Saddlers. She spent eight years with Albion Saddle
makers providing product and technical training to
stockists, saddlers and saddle fitters before helping
to found The National Saddle Centre. Jo has a lifelong interest in all things equine and
has trained and ridden her own horses for competition. Jo is based in the Midlands and
covers the South of England and the West Midlands
Cicely Thorne
Cicely’s attention to detail and thoroughness required in her
professional background has allowed her to work closely with
alternative practitioners ensuring a caring approach to saddle
selection and fitting. She has trained and competed event
horses to 4 star level. Cicely is a qualified Human and Equine
Bowen Therapist and qualified saddle fitter. Cicely is based in
the Borders and covers the North of England
Jo Rodhouse
Jo has recently joined us as our Sales and Marketing Manager to help support the team and maintain the very highest levels of quality and care that have come to be synonymous with The National Saddle Centre. Along with our coveted sponsorship of British Dressage, Jo will also maintain and develop our business relationships with our valued partners and suppliers. With her previous business experience and lifelong love of horses she brings a pragmatic approach to the on-going development of our brand and online store

