Monday 10th of November 2025
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New President for Society of Master Saddlers

Ken Lyndon-Dykes has been appointed as the new President of the Society of Master Saddlers.

Sue Norton & Ken Lyndon Dykes

Sue Norton & Ken Lyndon Dykes

Laura Dempsey & Ken Lyndon Dykes

Laura Dempsey & Ken Lyndon Dykes

Well-known throughout the industry, and with a successful career both in the saddle and designing and fitting them Ken is passionate about continuing to improve standards.

Ken will work closely with the Chief Executive, Hazel Morley, and the Executive Committee, along with the sub-committees over the coming year and was appointed to this new position at the Society of Master Saddlers’ AGM held at The Metropolitan Mounted Police Branch in East Molesey.

Ken takes over from Laura Dempsey, with Sue Norton moving into the Vice President’s role.

Ken said:

“I would like to thank Laura for her exceptional year as president of the society.

“I am looking forward to my year and believe the long term strategy of the society is excellent as we progress and move into the future.

 

“My aim throughout the year will be to encourage and support both qualified saddlers and saddle fitters that are passionate about their role and career and to ensure we work towards maintaining standards at all times.

“There is no doubt that someone who is a Qualified Saddle Fitter, Master Saddler and rider is the best person you could go to when looking for a saddle but these people are few and far between.

“I believe that in the Society of Master Saddlers we have some of the best and most qualified craft people in the world.

“The industry has been very good to me and I am very much looking forward to the next 12 months.”

For more information on the Society of Master Saddlers visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

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