David Stackhouse began making saddles in 1962, taught the traditional way by master saddlers. David continued this tradition as he taught his own apprentice, Lesley Gleave. Each Stackhouse saddle is individually crafted not mass produced.

As each saddle is still made by David and Leslie themselves, customers receive a personal attention which it is unsurpassed.

The leather is cut by hand, allowing for the flaps to be tailored to the individual rider, rather than being punched out in standard sizes on a press. Tacks, screws and hand stitching ensure that the saddle will withstand the rigors of many years of use. The finest vegetable tanned, full grain leather is used in the flaps, in conjunction with top quality Buffalo, French calf and English hides.

Over the years many riders, amateurs and professionals alike, have recognized the importance of a saddle with perfect balance. They have found and admired this in Stackhouse saddles for decades. This perfect balance is achieved by combining the correct fit with a properly constructed seat.

Because each saddle is individually made to order this site contains examples of saddles which have proven most popular over the years and is by no means definitive.

David Stackhouse and his assistant Leslie Gleave.