Risley Saddlery is situated in open countryside adjacent to J 25 on the M1, halfway between Derby and Nottingham right in the centre of England. We are very accessible from all parts of the country, parking is no problem and we have stables and trial paddocks.
Many old Risley farms were turned into livery yards, I was told by Peter and Sheila Matthews, who moved to Risley in 1967 when it was still very much a farming village they had a 50 cow dairy herd which they milked until 1979.In 1983, they opened a Saddlery business. Farmers were being encouraged to diversify, recalls Sheila, and as our pony-riding children were finding it difficult to get saddlery, we saw a niche in the market.
Many old Risley farms were turned into livery yards, I was told by Peter and Sheila Matthews, who moved to Risley in 1967 when it was still very much a farming village they had a 50 cow dairy herd which they milked until 1979.In 1983, they opened a Saddlery business. Farmers were being encouraged to diversify, recalls Sheila, and as our pony-riding children were finding it difficult to get saddlery, we saw a niche in the market.
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We stock both imported and English bits. The Availability of English bit sizes are endless. Mouthpieces start as small as 3" and can go up to 7"-8". Bit cheeks are interchangeable with various mouthpieces, giving a wider variety of bits and possibilities of control. For example; a French Link mouthpiece can be used with at least 10 varieties of cheeks.
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Katie-Jo Nixon
Jul 08, 2021
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Sarah Lynch
Jan 08, 2021
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David Vipond
Oct 06, 2020
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Amy X.
Sep 13, 2020
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Danny Sheffield
Jan 31, 2020
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On the thirteenth of November i took four horse brasses to the saddlery one for repair and three to be checked over it took five weeks for them to say they had repaired one when i went to collect it and asked for the other three they had lost them a few weeks later they rang to say did i want the three repairing i said no just the one that was… taken then they said they had only got three and there wasn't anymore so after a lot of hassle i went to citizens advice now i have collected three that they had goodness knows what happened to the other one so if u value your things i would think
Paul Murphy
Dec 02, 2019
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Samantha Simmonds
May 12, 2019
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Debra Louise Hall
May 07, 2019
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Chantelle Louise Towers
Feb 27, 2019
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Millicent Bystander
Jan 28, 2019
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Was very impressed and would have given 5 stars but beware, unless an item is faulty you'll only get a credit note, not a refund. Bought two girths, explained not sure what size I needed and that one, possibly both would be coming back and this not told to me. Considering I'd spent over £150 during that visit far from happy having to argue for a refund. Will only use if I have to now which is a shame as I did find the staff helpful up to that point.
Lucy Goldsbrough
Sep 20, 2018
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Jane Haskell
Sep 20, 2018
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After spending lots of time matching up the correct sized bridle at the equestrian life show, then going back to make it from the same piece of leather so it all matched it arrived yesterday and it’s stunning!
Thank you for your time and effort in getting this perfect for me, I’ve waited a long time to find what I wanted with some poor attempts along the way but I’m glad I waited!!
Now my smaller, prettier headed ponies will have their own show bridle!
Thank you for your time and effort in getting this perfect for me, I’ve waited a long time to find what I wanted with some poor attempts along the way but I’m glad I waited!!
Now my smaller, prettier headed ponies will have their own show bridle!
James Nelson
Aug 24, 2018
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Scott Saunders
Aug 29, 2017
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Katy Oliver
Jul 19, 2015
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