Meet our Saddle Fitters

Clare Bell is an SMS Qualified Saddle Fitter and SMS Qualified Bridle Fitter, registered with the Society of Master Saddlers. Operating under Premier Equestrian, she provides expert saddle and bridle fitting services across the East Midlands, including Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Clare offers saddle fitting and checking for all brands, along with professional bridle fitting services. She supplies both new and second-hand saddles, as well as saddle checks and flocking services, ensuring both horse and rider achieve optimal comfort and performance.

A keen horsewoman herself, Clare understands firsthand the importance of a well-fitting saddle—not just for the horse, but for the rider too. With 30 years of experience working with horses and ponies, she is deeply passionate about horse welfare and works with horses and riders of all ages and abilities. Her understanding of equine movement allows her to identify how poorly fitted tack can hinder a horse’s way of going, while correctly fitted equipment can enhance it.

Clare also has a particular interest in girthing and is keen to educate her clients about the pitfalls of unsuitable or badly fitted girths. She believes that every aspect of tack should be carefully considered to promote the horse’s comfort, well-being, and performance.

Kay Houghton is a highly experienced and certified saddle fitter with 18 years of industry expertise, working with high-level competition horses across the UK and internationally. A Cumbria School of Saddlery graduate, she specializes in leather and bridle work and holds a certification in Saddle Repair & Reflocking. Kay continually enhances her expertise through regular brand-specific training, staying up to date with the latest innovations in saddle fitting.

Operating under the business name Saddle Wizards, Kay specializes in the purchase, sale, and fitting of high-quality second-hand saddles, ensuring that both horse and rider achieve the perfect fit for optimal comfort and performance. She has extensive experience working with some of the world’s leading saddle brands, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her clients.

Kay covers a wide area, including Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. Whether assisting riders with saddle fitting or offering a carefully curated selection of pre-owned saddles, her dedication to quality and service makes her a trusted name in the equestrian community.

And if you ever need a reindeer handler, Kay has experience in that too!

Lucy Evans, known as The Equine Fitter, is a qualified saddle, bridle, and bit fitter based in the UK. She is an independent fitter covering regions such as Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire, and even travels to Portugal frequently to support her clients there. In addition to her fitting expertise, Lucy is also a qualified Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist.