The Museum of the Master Saddler

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

TOUR OF THE MUSEUM Part 3 The Pit Pony

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An Act of Parliment in 1840's made it illeagel for women and children to work down the mines which, while it was good news for them, ...
Monday, August 25, 2008

TOUR OF THE MUSEUM Part 2 The Hosedrawn Post Project

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As part of European Heritage Week 2008, the Museum launched its Horsedrawn Post Project which is an ongoing display documenting the role of...
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Charles Bianconi's Long Car 1838

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Although not the first to operate a horsedrawn postal service in Ireland, he is the person most remembered for his vision and business ex...

Oriental Warrier

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The orientals had artistally decorated armour, shields and textiles for both their horses and themselves. This warrier is using a baboo spe...

Ceremonial Chariot of King Ramesses II

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A model from the museum depicting the ornate nature of the king's ceremonial harness. This model and other illustrations are based on t...

TOUR OF THE MUSEUM Part 1 The Early Days

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In order to document the early days of saddlery and harness the museum has to rely on models and illustrations. The invention of the carria...
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Rob Steinke
Corlough, Co. Cavan, Ireland
This Museum is run by Rob and Moira and between us we have been involved in most equestrian activities inc. showing, driving, hunting, dressage, showjumping, cross country and endurance riding, not to mention pleasure riding and galloping on the beach!! In addition I served my apprentiship in saddlery with HM Queen's saddler, Keith Luxford, and for many years ran my own business specialising in making fine quality riding and driving harness. The collection of exhibits in our museum is therefor a culmination of a lifetime of collecting...and still growing.
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