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DESCRIPTION	PRICE	CONTACT DETAILS	AREA
MEARS NAVY HABIT Mears Pytchley Heavyweight wool habit. Size 16 ( rider 5’ 5”). Excellent condition, includes gold sham vest. Payment and collection in person only.	£500	Pauline Whereat Tel: 07894 205310. Email: paulinewhereat@gmail.com	Bath, Somerset
RARE OWEN SIDE SADDLE 16” WIDE FIT Owen & Co Side Saddle with doeskin seat. Includes stirrup iron, Owen’s leather, balance girth and Jenkins 3 fold girth 46” and 3 numnahs (2 cotton/1 wool). Used by 14.2 Welsh/LWT Cob, Very good condition. Payment and collection in person only.	£3,000ono	Pauline Whereat Tel: 07894 205310. Email: paulinewhereat@gmail.com	Bath, Somerset
LADIES TOP HAT As worn in concourse d'elegance costume classes. Size 6 7/8", black felt, good condition and very comfortable. Currently has blue ribbon (to match costume being sold separately) but this is detachable. Optional long dark curly wig also, if required !	£150	Mrs S. A. Irwin Tel: 07714 573010 Email: irwin.sally1@btopenworld.com	East Riding of York
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE COSTUME Navy ribbed velvet costume, with white lace at neck and cuffs to simulate a blouse. Size 14, made by a professional dressmaker, based on a fashion plate of 1865. A lace-trimmed full petticoat completes the outfit and adds body to the costume. A top hat with matching blue ribbon is being sold separately.	£250	Mrs S. A. Irwin Tel: 07714 573010 Email: irwin.sally1@btopenworld.com	East Riding of York
2 SIDE SADDLES FOR SALE: 16INCH & 17 INCH 1 x Whippy & Co 16 inch side saddle in great condition- a lovely neat saddle. 1 x 17 inch Champion & Wilton side saddle. Stirrup, leather, overgirth & balance strap for both Please email for photos Located Scottish Borders	£2500 (16inch)/ £1500 (17inch)	Sally Barr Tel: 07790 541558. Email: smollybar@aol.com	Berwickshire (Scottish Borders)
VERY UNUSUAL SIDE SADDLE Get yourself noticed! - v rare early 1900's s. saddle, stirrup leather over off side flap. Modern steel safety stirrup incl. Lovely condition – unknown manufacturer - conker brown, leather seat, new skirt & linen added by master saddler D.Richardson, medium fit 17“ from front to cantle – widest seat 14”. Sad sale after 30yrs - LE16 area	£2500	Sarah Burrows Tel: 07523 208645 Email: sarah.burrows114@btinternet.com	Leics
CHAMPION & WILTON SIDE SADDLE Sad sale of my c & W (company seal embossed) saddle. Restored about 18-20 yrs ago. 3 fold girth (new), balance girth, stirrup and leather. Serge linen underside suede seat. Used on my Swedish Warmblood also suit cob type. 14" wide 20" throat to cantle. Deep nut brown, Tidy, good working condition.	£1,200 OVNO	Susan Negus Tel: 07983 403275. Email: caprifol@hotmail.co.uk	Suffolk/ Essex area
STUNNING 1935 NAVY BUSVINE HABIT SIZE 12 IN SHOW CONDITION. An exceptionally elegant habit in superb condition. Heavy navy twill. Size 12. Jacket has generous length sleeves, 2 buttons and sloping pockets. Skirt waist 31”, drop 30” and buttoned pocket. Label reads @ 7/1/35 Miss S Tuffnel.	£1200	Michelle Werrett Tel: 01398 332029. Email: michelle.werrett@yahoo.co.uk	Devon
1920’S BRONZE FOXHEAD WALL MOUNTED HUNT/SIDESADDLE CANE RACK This is a beautiful, rare 1920’s wall mounted bronze hook cane rack, with finely wrought foxes heads Each rack is 70cm in length with 5 hooks on each bar. The racks can be set any distance from each other, so are able to hold any length of cane/whip Photos available	£295	Charlotte Charnick Tel: 07557 262568 Email: danish1096@gmail.com	Suffolk
PRETTY PONIES TWEED SIDESADDLE HABIT SIZE 30 Very pretty outfit in good clean condition ready for the shows, navy collar green with pink and gold strip.	£300 ono	Lorna Cumming Tel: 07747 616237. Email: lornacumming@yahoo.co.uk	Aberdeenshire
BEAUTIFUL CHAMPION & WILTON SIDE SADDLE FOR SALE Sad sale of my beautiful saddle, it is in fantastic condition, only for sale due to loss of horse, I purchased this saddle 3 years ago and it has been kept immaculately, sadly my horse went lame before I could use it. Also available, numnahs and 3 fold girth. Available with cover and stirrup iron. Collection only, may deliver depending on location	£2950	Kalie Fowler. Tel: +447525 484629. Email: kalie_fowler@hotmail.co.uk	Herts
16.1/2" MW CHAMPION AND WILTON SIDE SADDLE In very good condition. Recently checked by master saddler and all good but requires a linen. Comes with three fold girth, balance strap, new stirrup leather (no Iron) and fleece saddle cover.	£2,000	Jenny Martin Tel: 07950 304960. Email: jennyinjods@icloud.com	Cambridgeshire
NAVY SIDE SADDLE HABIT Unworn "Showtime Supplies" Navy (mid weight) Habit. To fit petite lady or child. Measurements: Jacket: bust 34", waist 32", sleeve 23", across shoulder 17", back of collar to centre hem 25". Apron: waist 34", waist to knee 16", centre waist to toe 40", from waist buttons to hem 27".	£850 ONO	Sybil Atkinson. Tel: 01664 454573.	Rutland
WHIPPY 18” SIDE SADDLE Whippy, Steggall & Co Side Saddle 18". Doeskin Seat and pommels. Adjustable leaping head. Includes Stirrup, Overgirth, Balancing Strap and Threefold Girth. Very Good Condition all round. Used with 16.3 Hanoverian and 15.3 TBX. Ready to ride away. E-mail me for photos. Sensible offers please.	£2,800	Emma Dick Tel: 07712 896789 Email: emma@bellmanandflint.co.uk	Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire
CHAMPION & WILSON SIDE SADDLE. GOOD CONDITION. Doe skin seat. 17'' Stamped By Appointment to The King and patent Nos, Includes stirrup leather& safety release. Good condition. Low price for quick sale.	£1,000	Mrs Jenkins-Marshall Tel: 07990 510983. Email: jayne@jenkinsmarshall.co.uk	W Yorks
LADIES BERNARD WETHERILL RIDING JACKET. BLACK. Heavy winter twill. Approx. size 12. Hand tailored. Super condition. No damage. Measurement Back collar to hem = 67.5cm Arm, shoulder to cuff = 56cm Armpit to armpit, front at bust height = 44cm Side seam to side seam waist height across front = 38.5cm Photos available. Lovely Christmas Present.	£100 includes postage and tracking	Dr Julie Ackroyd. Tel: 07977 751211. Email: julieackroyd5@gmail.com	Kent
ALEXANDER JAMES SIDE SADDLE HABIT Black side saddle habit. Size 8 to 10. It was made to measure about 14 years ago but only worn 3 or 4 times. It has been stood in our hallway on a taylor's dummy for the last few years. Beautiful habit which should be being used.	£250	Dawn Dewhurst Tel: 01995 640805. Email: dawndewhurst280670@gmail.com	Lancs
OWEN SIDE SADDLE - A RARITY THESE DAYS! ALSO 1930S HABIT. Owen's Side Saddle, excellent condition. Original Doeskin seat, stirrup, balance girth. New three-fold soft leather girth, fleece cover. No repairs, original condition. All in working order-can literally be ridden in straight away. Serial numbers available to serious enquiries. Collection in person only. Reluctant sale, with current owner for 30yrs.	OIRO £3500	Gloria Everett Tel: 07507 658277. Email: GLORIA.EVERETT@GMAIL.COM	Kent
GOOD CONDITION OWEN SIDE SADDLE Much loved, great condition Owen side saddle for sale or hire. 15" Seat, 11 1/2" Wide,16 1/2" Between the points. Checked and valued by Coralie Chung. Tree is sound, balancing strap and stirrup intact. Ready for use. Open to sensible offers and will consider hire.	£2850ono	Robyn Faid Tel: 07904 299112. Email: robynfaid38@gmail.com	Suffolk
CHAMPION & WILTON SIDE SADDLE 17” medium fitting Champion & Wilton show saddle. Doeskin seat. Includes balancing strap, stirrup leather and iron. Needs slight attention but overall in good condition. Owned by present owner for 40 years.	£2000 ono	Diane Davison. Tel: 01773 853272. Email: diannedavison1@gmail.com	Derbyshire
OWEN SIDE SADDLE Doeskin seat, wide pommels. 18” length, 13” seat. Leatherwork sound, in need of some attention to reach show standard. Pictures available on request. Used on a Maxi cob. Delivery can be arranged to some areas otherwise postage extra to price of £1,600 ONO.	£1600ono	Carol Cockelty. Tel: 07563 146704 Email: carolcockelty@btinternet.com	Cumbria
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED 1920S MAYHEW SIDE SADDLE, I THINK 18" Fully refurbished Mayhew saddle, new balance strap, serge, leather linings and girth straps. Original stirrup, Mayhew catch and adjustable grip. Been in family many years. I think it is 18" but the many photos I have show the tape measure in place. Prefer to send photos by Whatsapp if possible, but can email. Open to offers.	Open to Offers	Alison Stewart Tel: 07837 932510. Email: stewarta511@gmail.com	Devon
CHAMPION AND WILTON 17" SIDE SADDLE – SHOW CONDITION Doeskin seat 12" + 1" leather surround. Balanced and easy to ride in, wide pommel heads & moveable leaping head. Looked after by Mr Whooley. Original stamped C & W girth, original stirrup, modern stirrup & 2 leathers, balance strap & cover. Brought me lots of success. Been used on 15.1hh cob types. Photos available	£3200	Kate Henderson Tel: 07817 265468. Email: katehenderson123@yahoo.com	Northumberland
MAYHEW SIDE SADDLE An exceptional saddle that sadly does not fit my new horse. It measures 16” from cut back to end of cantle. I have many photos. Suede seat with no marks. Beautiful deep tan colour leather. Medium width.	£3250ono	Jayne Ackland-Snow. Tel: 07760 357083. Email: jayne777@live.co.uk	Suffolk
WANTED: TO HIRE - 15-16” WIDE SIDE SADDLE Looking to hire a sidesaddle for my 14.3hh cob. Have attended a few clinics and been advised that he probably needs between a 15” and 16” wide - ideally an Owen due to the wider front, and on a wykham pad would be a bonus. Ideally a sensible distance from Suffolk. Unfortunately not currently in a position to purchase.		Jenny Welham Tel: 07927 021184 Email: jennywelham@hotmail.co.uk	Suffolk
WANTED: SILK TOP HAT 58-59CM 7 1/8” I am desperately looking for a black silk top hat, 58-59cm, 7 and 1/8	Negotiable depending on hat and condition	Julie Harvey Tel: 07968 031050 Email: Drjulieharvey@gmail.com	Worcestershire
Tweed side saddle Habit Approx size small 10, good condition, made to measure by Peter Hutchinson, If interested please ring for measurements.	£350	Margaret Traves. Tel: 07778291802. Email: twigtraves@aol.com	York

Saddles for Sale from Side Saddles in Attics Campaign

All sellers are advised to check the credentials of interested buyers as we have been made aware of some potential email scams.

DESCRIPTION	PRICE	CONTACT DETAILS	AREA
I am offering for sale a fine example of a Whippy side saddle from the famous London saddlers and cap makers, Whippy, Steggall & Co established in the 19th century. I believe the saddle was hand crafted around 1910. I bought the saddle in 1984 from Dawn Dodd-Noble,. Sandon Saddlery Company in Hertfordshire. I used the saddle lightly on an Anglo-Arab gelding 15.1. Narrow fitting saddle.Adjustable leaping head. 18" from cutback head to cantle. 13 1/2 " across widest part of seat. 8" D to D . The leather, stitching and doeskin seat of this saddle are in very good condition as can be seen from the photographs. The original makers label is still intact. Photos of the underside lining reveal some wear, which is to be expected of a saddle of this vintage. The price of the saddle is to include:- 2 side saddle numnahs antique side saddle safety iron and leather balance girth girth	Open to sensible offers	Mrs Janet Gibson Home Phone: 01239 614824 Mobile 07940 777661	Pembrokeshire
Historic Leather seated hunting side saddle made by Gordon & Company , saddlers to Queen Victoria and the Royal family .The nameplate is still intact ,It is good condition according to my saddle fitter.It has a leather seat and there is slight tear at the edge of the seat but it is useable .The under side of the saddle is wool.The seat length is 21" the width is 13- 13.5 inches the gullet width is 5- 5.5 " .It is complete with balancing strap and stirrup leather and Iron .It was made for my late husband's grandmother approx 1880's . photos available on request.	£1200	Please contact Linda Phillips- Colgan. Tel: 01952 460560. Email: thewykestaff@gmail.com	Shropshire
Mayhew Lissadell 19" Improved Grip, seat width 13"refurbished by Mr Huline Dickins, medium fit. Good condition. Outside girthing. Plenty of room for width adjustment, Good home essential for this much loved saddle. c/w original 19" stirrup fitting; Balance Girth 56" and 3 fold leather 59". Photos available.	£2,300 complete	Please contact info@dougsmyth.com.	Lincolnshire
Robsons of York Side Saddle originally fitted to a 16HH thoroughbred and also to 17.1hh MW. Very good condition, serge lined Measures: cutback to cantle 20", neck of the saddle 9",seat width 12". Photos available from contact or secretary@sidesaddleassociation.co.uk	£1500	Please contact Tracey Potter: Email tl_potter@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07983 979499	Norfolk
A Victorian saddle, not in great condition. Photos available from contact.	Negotiable	Please contact: Angela Mead-Briggs Tel: 01932 447624 Email: ameadbriggs@hotmail.co.uk	Weybridge, Surrey.
An old Edwardian side saddle. It has been looked at today by a Master Saddler who says the tree is fine and it can be fully repaired. Photos available from contact or Hon. Gen. Secretary	£500.00	Please contact: Charlotte Boize Tel: 07774 270812 or email Charlotte@real-recruitment.com	West Dorset or London by arrangement.
17" Champion and Wilton, very dark Havana, fully refurbished with a doeskin seat. Medium, medium/wide. It comes complete with 3 fold girth, balance girth, stirrup leather and iron and a carrying bag cover. Photo available from contact or Hon. Gen. Secretary.	£2,000	Please contact: Anna Reed Tel: 01983 522616 or email anna@littlepanfarm.plus.com	Isle of Wight
Pre war hunting saddle in good condition.	Negotiable	Please contact Mrs Elizabeth Scrope. Tel: 01969 623225	Middleham, North Yorkshire
Old, traditional hunting saddle, been with current owner since the 1950's. In good condition	£1,000	Please contact Mrs Hakes. Tel: 01255 813340	Clacton on Sea, Essex
Circa Edwardian made by Champion and Wilton.It has two vertually new balance straps which were made by Sandon Saddlery in Hertfordshire and are handstiiched and of varying lengths. There is a beautiful three fold leather girth which is in similar condition and a stirrup. It has its original canvas cover. The seat is unmarked and the saddle is in superb condition. Photos available from contact or Hon. Gen. Secretary.	£2,500ono	Please contact Jan Burden, Tel: 01825 840509 or email jan@theburdons.co.uk	East Sussex
Saddle believed to be a whippy, it has been used on an Arab/TB cross and is a narrow fit - it measures approx 17.5"". The saddle is old but in good condition and has a leather seat and balance straps. It has been re-stuffed and unused since. Photo available from contact.	£800.00 ono	Please contact Joanne Davies: Tel 01604) 740479 or 07865 708860 email: info@bakehousecurtains.com	Thornby, Northamptonshire
Saddle sold but still available: Busvine habit navy size 10-12 (small/med height) c/w waistcoat size 12, Bowler black 6 7/8" made by Christie plus 2 veils, Black silk hat 6 3/4 Scotts of Old Bond Street in original box and Period, elegant soft calf leather riding boots size 5 1920s or 30s beautifully made, very slim leg.		Please contact Mrs Pamela Win winnpamela@hotmail.com or Tel 02392 412704	Near East Hants/Sussex border
Owen, 19" long, 14" wide, was used on 15hh cob. Complete with stirrup, balance strap, girth and cover. Very good condition.Photos available from contact.	Price negotiable	Please contact Mrs Heather Nuthall Tel: 01886 812627	Worcestershire
Antique saddle in good shape, 44 cm long and the width is 36cm	3,500 Euros	Please contact: Danielle de Bock, email: daniellekoning@me.com	Netherlands
Mahew, 122 years old, has been recently rebalanced and checked by Suzie Vandepeer , it measures 17.5" long, 13.5" across on widest part of seat, 8.5" D ring to D ring. Majority of history is known and it has been checked to be safe for jumping/hunting.	£1,950	Please contact Kara Gill, Tel: 07807 556603. Email: karantreacle@live.com	West Yorkshire
Champion & Wilton saddle. It is 17.5 inch and in excellent condition. It is a standard leather seat rather than doe skin but still a nice saddle.	Price negotiable	Please contact Harry Wallace: Email: dirtyharryw@hotmail.com Tel:07974 360 462	Leicestershire or Gloucestershire
A French saddle hand made about 20 years ago. The padding may need redoing but this saddle has got a future with a new rider, as it has been kept it in a very good condition. Photos available from seller or Hon, General Secretary	700 Euros	Please contact Karine Tranchant Email: ktranchant@sfr.fr	The saddle is in France but can be brought over to Worthing in Sussex.

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