Colne Saddlery was started by Maurice and his father over 45 years ago. Maurice has a wealth of horse experience and knowledge, as he has been involved in the industry for a very long time. His personal horse riding achievements were achieved in his youth as he show jumped to Grade A, and enjoyed hunting and blood hounding. Maurice is a master saddler and a QSF. He has been on the executive committee for many years and was the president in 2002/2003. Maurice has been involved in the formation of the saddle fitting course and is a regular assessor. Maurice is also a liveryman on the worshipful company of saddlers. Where ever possible he will support English made saddlery as he is a great believer in looking after the future of our trade in this country.

Gemma has grown up with Colne Saddlery, (literally) as she is Maurice's daughter. Gemma is involved in all aspects of the company and over sees the purchasing of new and existing products. She has a BSc in Anatomical Science, graduated from Bristol University, and then a post graduate diploma in animal manipulation from the Mctimoney college of Chiropractic's. She also worked for 5 years as a racing secretary for National Hunt trainer Nigel Twiston Davies, and now runs the office admin for the company. Gemma has grown up with horses, and has evented up to intermediate level, and ridden point to pointing.

Sarah is the manager of Colne Saddlery, and not only does she oversee the running of the shop but also takes part in the organising and running of the trade stand. Sarah is a fully qualified riding instructor, who has previously owned a riding school for over 20 years, where she taught children and adults of all levels. Sarah is also hugely involved in the world of showing and has competed at county level for 25 years, with numerous wins including Horse of the Year Show, and The Royal International. Sarah specialises in show cobs and coloureds and has produced and sold countless horses from happy hackers to high level competition horses.

Lois started saddlery training at Capel Manor College (2011-13) and joined Colne as a trainee bench saddler in 2014. She gained her Qualified Saddler status in 2015 and has had a number of successes at The Society of Master Saddlers and BETA competitions for items she has made.
Under the guidance of Maurice and Charlotte, Lois qualified as a Saddle Fitter in 2019. Lois most enjoys building a relationship with her clients and their horses and supporting their journey.
Lois has a BSc (Hons) degree in Equine Sport Science from Hartpury and has worked in a variety of equine establishments over the years as well as owning her own horses.

Katie joined Colne Saddlery in 2009. Her main role at Colne Saddlery is to maintain the website aswell as organising monthly events.. Katie also runs our social media platforms. Katie completed her degree in Equine Sports Science at Hartpury College in 2009. Katie is also a fully, insured and qualified Equine Physiotherapist registered with the IAAT, and qualified from the College of Animal Physiotherapist in 2011. Katie has previously owned her own horses and thoroughly enjoys competing in all disciplines.

Zane's role at Colne Saddlery is to organise the saddle fitting diaries for both Maurice and Charlotte. Zane also manages the saddle stock that changes on a daily basis. Outside of Colne, Zane also teaches and enjoys competing and fun rides with her lovely cleeveland cross.

Abi is our in store assistant manager, and has worked within the Equestrian retail industry for many years and has fantastic product knowledge. Abi has ridden since a small child and now owns two horses which she enjoys competing across many disciplines. In her spare time Abi enjoys course walking with her dogs.

Ellie is one of our Master Saddlers. She trained and completed her Millennium Saddler Apprenticeship Scheme at Newmarket. During her apprenticeship Ellie won 'best apprenticeship piece', as well as the 'Les Coker award for the best Millennium apprenticeship piece'. Whilst completing her apprenticeship Ellie gained experience as a saddle fitter with Express Equine. Ellie now works at our in store traditional leather workshop and is a fully qualified SMS Saddle Fitter. Originally from Norfolk and from an RAF family Ellie loves the coast, in her spare time she enjoys keeping fit with Kick Boxing, horse riding and water sports.

Olivia graduated from Hartpury in 2018 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Sport Science and then followed her passion to work in the Showjumping sector, competing and grooming at shows all throughout Europe. Olivia then moved her life to the Cotswolds where she gained her coaching qualifications, before joining Colne Saddlery to run the social media platforms, assisting in marketing and website management. In her spare time Olivia enjoys producing her ex - race horse as well as taking her vintage Mobile bar 'The Tipsy Trotter' to events.