Photo Credit Frank Webb - thank you!

Tom Blachford

Tom has a lifetime experience with horses, starting riding shortly after he could walk! Tom is currently in the final stages of becoming a qualified Saddler, attending the Saddlery Training Centre in Salisbury. 

Following a two year apprenticeship, Tom has developed his saddle fitting skills and is working towards the Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitter Qualification. Working with his mentor, a qualified SMS Saddle fitter and Master Saddler, Tom is hoping to complete this qualification very soon! 

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Tom has a scientific background, with two science degrees from the University of Liverpool and the University of Bristol. He has a keen interest in research as well as innovations in the Saddlery Industry. Two days have been spent

Time flies!