Nathaniel Underwood - Master Saddler and Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter

Nathaniel Underwood is recognised as one of the most experienced saddle fitters working in the UK today. His skills in the field of saddlery are exceptional in that he is both a horseman and a master craftsman. From an early age Nathaniel has felt an empathy with horses and has dedicated his working life to making and fitting saddles and creating innovative designs which help to minimise the inevitable restrictions that a rider and saddle can cause for a horse.

Nathaniel is a past president of the Society of Master Saddlers and served for over 10 years on their Executive Committee. It was during Nathaniel's term as president that the Society of Master Saddlers instituted the Qualified Saddle Fitters Certificate and Nathaniel has been a Lecturer and Course Leader for this qualification for many years. He is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers through Redemption of the Trade.

Following the sale of his retail business in 2004, Nathaniel has been concentrating on his work as a remedial saddler. He sees many horses through referrals from vets, chartered physiotherapists and chiropractors. Often these are horses with long term or ongoing problems which other saddle fitters have not been able to solve. These horses need owners, health professionals, trainers and a saddler who will work together to maximise their performance and maintain their welfare. Although Nathaniel has worked with some of the most experienced riders in the country to fit saddles for top international competition horses he finds it just as satisfying to improve the comfort of a beloved family friend.