About Us
Danby Equestrian is based on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands covering the whole of the Highlands and Islands along with Grampian, in some cases going even further afield with customers as far away as Poland and Oman.
Our ethos is that the horse always comes first and we are constantly looking to improve equine welfare and comfort in the most efficient manner within the client’s budget. All our staff are registered members of the Society of Master Saddlers.
Jocelyn Danby
SMS regd. Master Saddler, Master Saddle Fitter, Qualified Bridle Fitter BHSAI ISM Kieran Forsyth
M.A. SMS regd. Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle Fitter
After serving 25 years in the regular army, first with the Band of the Irish Guards and then as a mounted musician with the Blues and Royals, Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment where he began learning his saddlery skills. Kieran transferred to the Reserves in 2013 and now serves in a part time role as the Master Saddler for the Scottish and Northern Irish Yeomanry, as well as in other roles within the regiment.
At Danby Equestrian Kieran is involved with saddle fitting, deer saddles, country sport equipment, harness and collars and military items. He is invaluable for his knowledge of all things military.
Kieran also received a Scholarship from Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust to study collar making and harness, making him one of the few collar makers in the U.K.
Sara Shirvani
Is indentured as apprentice to Jocelyn through the Worshipful Company of Saddlers Millennium Apprenticeship Scheme. This has been made possible by a training grant from The Worshipful Company of Leather Sellers. Sara is training towards the Society of Master Saddlers, City and Guilds qualifications in saddlery, saddle fitting and bridle fitting. She assists with admin, fitting and craft work. Prior to her apprenticeship she worked as a groom and stable manager in varied yards in both the U.K. and North America.