Who is Helen Dart?

Her qualifications in equestrianism are vast, the following is a short summary:- She is a British Dressage Judge, Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle Fitter, is certified by and lecturer for the Society of Master Saddlers, Side Saddle Saddler, Fitter & Instructor and a BHS I (T&SM). In addition to her active professional involvement she was and has retired from: British Riding Clubs Judge, British Horse Society Road Safety Examiner, BHS Stages Examiner, British Riding Clubs Examiner.

She has also competed up to Foxhunter level BSJA and Grand Prix level dressage as well as Showing at a variety of venues including HOYS, Royal Windsor, Norfolk Show, Suffolk Show.......too many to mention!!

In her spare time she breeds Performance Horses - one of which is on the Equine Pathway and also owns the very impressive Dressage Stallion Donner Romeo. She is also the District Commissioner of the Surrey Union Branch of the Pony Club!

Check out the video interviews with Helen below.

Parts 1a & 1b look at common problems with saddles, the impact on horse and rider and the importance of getting your saddles checked regularly.