Equestrian Life Magazine September Issue 220 | Page 28

Side Saddle
Feature

Laura Dempsey

In this issue we talk
to Laura Dempsey,
a Master Saddler
and Qualified
Saddle Fitter, about
her busy life as an expert in the
side saddle world, her passion for
travel and a typical day in her hectic
schedule.

A Passion For Sideways!
Q

When did you first start
riding, tell us about some
of the horses/ponies you have
had over the years?

A

I started to ride horses when
I was 16. Horses weren’t a
financially viable option for me
whilst growing up, however when
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