Master craftsmen stay ahead of the posse with their top-quality saddles

A MASTER craftsman who founded a small saddlery workshop in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, 120 years ago, could hardly have dreamt that his small shop would one day span the centuries to become one of the most respected producers of quality tack.

The age-old skills that Peter Berney established in the fledgling company in the nineteenth century have been passed on, maintaining the craftsmanship and quality. But it has also moved with the times in terms of design and understanding the needs of both horse and rider in a very competitive market.

It has also gone hi-tech in meeting the demands of customers worldwide, using its website on the internet as an important sales point for overseas customers.