Manhattan Saddlery

Before Manhattan Saddlery, there was Miller’s—and for generations of riders, Miller’s was more than a place to shop. It was part of the fabric of the equestrian community.

This memory takes us back to the days of beautifully illustrated catalogs, including the work of legendary equestrian artist Sam Savitt, and the Ronnie Mutch-designed catalogs and covers that became memorable in their own right.

Our contributor remembers one cover in particular: Ronnie’s then-young son, “Bert,” reading the catalog.

And perhaps most special of all? They still have a drawing Ronnie made of them.

At the time, they were an equestrian journalist and author—another thread in the rich community of riders, writers, artists, and horse people who made Miller’s what it was.

Miller’s Memories is a celebration of the stories that helped shape our history. Have a Miller’s memory of your own? We’d love to hear it. 🐎 Link in bio.

It's hard to beat the feeling of a late-spring morning ride on a good horse. The only thing that makes it better? Doing it in the middle of the best city in the world. 🌸

We've already been asked a lot: "Can you take more people?" "When are you adding bigger groups?"

The honest answer is never—and here's why:

Every ride we plan to offer will be capped at no more than three riders, a mounted guide, and a dedicated groom on the ground. It's not a limitation—it's our entire philosophy.

Small groups mean your guide is riding with you, not managing a line. A newer rider can push their comfort zone without feeling like a burden, while an experienced rider actually gets to ride, not shuffle. And with a groom always present on the ground, every detail is covered before anyone needs to ask.

We could take more riders out. But we're choosing not to. Because the moment we do, it stops being the experience we hope to build.

A year ago, I came across a beat-up Hermès Oxer saddle on Facebook Marketplace. We often buy older saddles outright for resale, but what happened gives me chills.

When our talented in-house leatherworker Ben started his training at the legendary Haras du Pin, one of France's most prestigious equestrian institutions, he was on the hunt for his first full restoration project. We entrusted this beautiful saddle, then weathered and worn, to him.

Under the guidance of his teacher, a former master saddler at Hermès, Ben stripped the saddle down to its bones, with the plan to breathe new life into it. New panels. New knee rolls. Hand-set Hermès nails. 

Then came the discovery that stopped everyone in the workshop—and ours. We discovered that teacher had built this very saddle, more than 20 years ago.

The saddle that Ben was learning to restore had been made by the hands now teaching him. It had traveled the world, found its way to a Facebook listing, and, somehow,  ended up exactly where it needed to be.

She's came home today, 364 days to the day where a weekend Facebook Marketplace place browse sealed her fate. More beautiful than ever. And she carries a story no new saddle ever could. (And, no, I don't think she'll ever be for sale.) Welcome home. 🤎

Full restoration by Benjamin Lentini at Haras du Pin, France. 📸 Swipe to see the full journey—before, during, and after.

Success, built on dedication and passion.

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A partnership grounded in hard work, thoughtful training, and a shared commitment to helping riders reach their full potential—every step of the way.

Bodega cat energy, saddlery address. Meet McLain and Beezie, our two new feline residents adopted from as a bonded pair. Be sure to say hello to these two icons the next time you’re in the store! 🐈🐈‍⬛

Please join us at Manhattan Saddlery for a very special screening of the film Only on Earth on Thursday, March 26 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The movie is an immersive, visually striking journey deep into Spain’s southern Galicia region, a vulnerable forest fire zone where grazing wild horses have for centuries played a critical role in managing flammable undergrowth. Today, a clash between human progress and nature is seeing the horses, and the cowboys who care for them, dwindle. In the movie, director Robin Petré explores Galician wildfires during the area’s hottest summer ever recorded, with humans and animals alike struggling to cope as inextinguishable flames draw ever closer. The screening is free and open to all, but we ask for you kindly to register with us so we can plan appropriately (there will be refreshments!). RSVP via link in bio by March 23!

and are proud to partner in supporting the next generation of equestrians. With a strong foundation in education, horsemanship, and competitive development, this partnership is rooted in building confident riders both in and out of the saddle. Together, we’re committed to developing talent, strengthening foundations, and equipping riders for the road ahead. Here’s to the journey — from first lessons to future success.