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 BeavisJo 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 ThorneCicely’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.

 



 

Craig Millard
Craig MillardCraig has been with The National Saddle Centre for a year and has a wealth of experience in the equestrian retail trade specialising in Customer Service. He has produced horses to national level, worked for leading international riders and specialises in the production of dressage horses. His highly developed communication skills, experience as a lecturer in equine science and understanding of equitation help him to fully understand, analyse and meet both horse and rider requirements. Craig is based in Northamptonshire and covers the East of England.