Every horse rider has a wide range of requirements that must be met by any new saddle that they buy.  The precise nature of these needs depends on the type of riding they enjoy: dressage, show jumping, eventing or hacking out.  However, generally speaking, most riders are looking for their saddle to provide the support, comfort and security that will help them – and their horse – to perform to their very best.
Over the past 150 years, the equestrian community has been finding that their needs have been met by saddles connected with the Baines family.  With this lengthy history in the saddle-making industry, it is not surprising that Frank Baines saddles are considered to be amongst the finest in the world.

The numerous years of experience that Frank Baines has gained in producing exceptional leather saddles have created many a happy customer.  However, satisfied horse riders are not the only ones to be impressed by these finely-crafted saddles; Frank Baines has also been the receiver of a number of prestigious awards from equestrian organisations.   

Award-winning saddles
It is a remarkable seven times that Frank Baines saddles have been honoured with the "Best Made Saddle" award from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.  This incredibly old London livery company is one of the most respected equestrian establishments and plays an important role in ensuring the finest standards of saddle-making are upheld.  It is thus a very significant mark of respect for Frank Baines to be a repeated winner of this award.

There have been a number of personal achievements for Frank which indicate the impact his work has had in the leather saddle-making industry.  He was appointed a Freeman of the City of London and is a Past President of the Society of Master Saddlers, the official trade association for all UK saddle-crafters.  Following these honours, he was granted the title of Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. 

Further to these impressive accomplishments, the Frank Baines company has also received a number of other esteemed industry awards.  Its saddles have been given the Best Product Award at Spoga and BETA, two of the major international trade fairs which are central to the UK equestrian industry.  The international success that Frank Baines saddles have achieved has also lead to the company being awarded European Export Awards.

Frank Baines saddles at Dogwood London
Dogwood London takes pride in offering only the very finest leather saddles and as such, we have chosen Frank Baines to be one of the few manufacturers featured in our prestigious collection.  We firmly believe that Frank Baines saddles are quite simply some of the best-crafted saddles available and are pleased to share them with you.