The Irish Saddler

🌟 5th September 2016 🌟

Ten years ago, I sat down at the bench and started the first day of the rest of my life. A lot of people probably won’t get the whirlwind of thoughts and feelings about something like that, but I do. Saddlery has become my life in ways I could never have imagined. It’s taken me places I’d never have thought about, and introduced me to some of the most amazing people on the planet.

Ten years is northing really, but it’s a nice round number to celebrate. It’s been my full time, give it all you’ve got, number one priority and goal. No messing about. I’ve never once seriously regretted the move I’ve made (There’s the odd time I might rethink it when I’ve punched myself in the face or stabbed my own leg).

Here’s to the next ten, thank you all for the support all this time. It’s really ment a lot. But now isn’t the time to rest on my laurels. I’ve got a whole life ahead of me with things to learn and techniques to master.

I’ll never be a millionaire; that’s for sure, but I will have lived one hell of a rich life.

Luce x

🌟 Exhibiting at The RDS Gallagher Dublin Horse Show 🌟
An honour and a privilege to be asked to showcase some of my current work and training at the centenary of the Aga Khan Trophy

🌟 Craft on Countryfile 🌟
A huge thank you to the crew at for a wonderful spotlight showing heritage craft at To be able to show the necessity for our skills is always a humbling honour both in person at the show and to a tv audience. Another huge thanks to Clive of for giving me the opportunity and to Stephen for being a fabulous client who felt brave enough to big me up on national telly!

🌟 Saddler on Site! 🌟
Come see us today and tomorrow at stand H19 in next to the horticulture hub. If you need a quick repair- that’s no problem- but please leave the miracles for the weekend 🙏 Hopefully we won’t be blown away 🌪️

🌟 Beautiful Betty 🌟
Is there a better compliment to a bridle than two red ribbons on a newly commissioned bridle. Don’t let good horses be put further down the line by a bad bridle choice. You wouldn’t put a marathon runner in the wrong shoes- don’t do the same to your beloved beasties!
Thank you to Betty’s lovely owner Nichola for sharing such lovely pictures 🥰

🌟 Showing at Balmoral on Wednesday or Thursday? 🌟
Please get in touch as soon as you can 🙏

🌟 May the 4th be with you 🌟

Pass on what you have learned. Strength. Mastery. But weakness, failure also. Failure most of all. The greatest teacher failure is. We are what they grow beyond. That is the true burden of all masters. ~ Yoda

🌟 May Day is Coming! 🌟
A gentle reminder to all those competing this season - check your gear now! Things will need ordered, altered and time taken to repair and replace- don’t let it till the last minute! To be on the list means things are in motion- some jobs have been waiting patiently for custom brasses to arrive or particular hides to come in- some taking up to 5 weeks to arrive! It’s not just me who wants you to get in early! ⏰

Was very honoured too be one of the many demonstrations at Ultimate Evening of Craft. We had great fun doing our own little excavation on an old side saddle in the ! Who knew when you came over to a saddler you’d get chatting about socio-economics and more! Man I love being a saddlery nerd 😎
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