Harry Dabbs Saddle Makers

🛠️ Weekly Production Series | Stage 6: Precision Machining

Welcome back to our behind-the-scenes journey through the making of our saddles!

This week, we're at Stage 6 – Machining, where precision meets craftsmanship. Every component is carefully machined to ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality that our saddles are known for.

Happy Fourth of July!

Today, we celebrate the passion, dedication, and traditions that bring riders together on both sides of the Atlantic.

Harry Dabbs has combined British saddle-making expertise with innovative design, creating saddles trusted by riders around the world. Every saddle is handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail, comfort, and performance—because we believe every horse and rider deserves the perfect partnership.

To our American riders, retailers, and friends, thank you for being part of the Harry Dabbs family. We wish you a wonderful Independence Day filled with great rides, good company, and lasting memories.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Harry Dabbs Saddle Makers.

💯 100 Days to Go!

The countdown is officially on... we're just 100 days away from the Saddle Summit 2026! 🐴

In just 100 days, we'll be bringing together saddle fitters, retailers and industry professionals for a day dedicated to learning, innovation and the future of saddle fitting.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded professionals, discover the latest developments or gain valuable insights from leading experts, the Saddle Summit is an event you won't want to miss.

STAND 25! Make a note

📅 9th & 10th of October 2026
📍 We can't wait to welcome you!

Take a look! 👀

Has a saddle/ bit/ bridle fitter gone above and beyond to ensure the absolute comfort, safety, and performance of your horse?
Now is your chance to give them the industry recognition they deserve.

Nominations are officially open for the Equine Fitter of the Year Award, proudly supported by the Equine Fitters Directory. Whether they specialise in saddles, bridles, or bit fitting, we want to hear about the professionals keeping our horses happy and healthy.
⚠️ Deadline to nominate: 9th July 2026.

Don't wait—click the link in the comments to submit your nomination and celebrate the best in the industry!

Why not nominate your saddle fitter....

Has a saddle/ bit/ bridle fitter gone above and beyond to ensure the absolute comfort, safety, and performance of your horse?
Now is your chance to give them the industry recognition they deserve.

Nominations are officially open for the Equine Fitter of the Year Award, proudly supported by the Equine Fitters Directory. Whether they specialise in saddles, bridles, or bit fitting, we want to hear about the professionals keeping our horses happy and healthy.
⚠️ Deadline to nominate: 9th July 2026.

Don't wait—click the link in the comments to submit your nomination and celebrate the best in the industry!

Stage #5 of the Harry Dabbs Saddles production journey is flap assembly.

At this stage, the saddle flaps are carefully assembled and prepared for fitting to the saddle. Precision and attention to detail ensure each component comes together perfectly as the saddle continues to take shape.

Stay tuned for Stage 6!

Stage #4 of the Harry Dabbs Saddles production journey is rasping the seat.

At this stage, the seat is carefully shaped and refined by hand to create the correct profile and ensure a comfortable ride. Attention to detail is key as the saddle continues to take shape.

Stay tuned for Stage 5!

We're stepping into the arena!

Harry Dabbs is an official exhibitor at SaddleSummit 2026.

October the 9th & 10th - Maren-Kessel, the Netherlands.
27 exhibitors. 2 arenas. Real horses. Real demos.
No saddle stands. No sales pitch. No casual browsers.
No endless rows of unrelated stands. Just the work.

This is where saddle fitting meets the arena.
Where professionals come to see, test, and compare - on real horses, with real riders.
Because in 2026, just talking about saddlefit, just isn't cutting it anymore.
So let's experience it, together.

Whether you're a saddle fitter, dealer or industry professional - this is the one event you don't want to miss!