saddlery

American  

[sad-luh-ree] / ˈsæd lə ri /

noun

plural

saddleries

1. saddles, harnesses, and other equipment for horses.

2. the work, business, or shop of a saddler.

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saddlery British  

/ ˈsædlərɪ /

noun

1. saddles, harness, and other leather equipment for horses collectively

2. the business, work, or place of work of a saddler

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Etymology

Origin of saddlery

First recorded in 1400–50, saddlery is from the late Middle English word sadelerie. See saddler, -y ³

Example Sentences

"Ultimately, technology emerging from Mongolia has, through a domino effect, ended up shaping the horse culture that we have in America today, especially our traditions of saddlery and stirrups," Taylor said.

From Science Daily

All divisions clocked double-digit growth, including the leather goods and saddlery activity, which includes its famed Birkin and Kelly handbags and accounts for nearly half of annual sales at Hermes, up 15.8%.

From Reuters

Season after season, she makes clothes suitable for the clientele of a brand that started in 1837 as a saddlery and remains a purveyor of goods for a traditional carriage trade.

From New York Times

In a nod to the house’s tradition as a saddlery maker, tops and jackets were embellished with discrete leather buckles and studs, while yellow jackets in leather brightened the muted palette of neutral colors.

From Reuters

Rival saddlery businesses saw the lie of the land and turned to making leather footballs, handbags and luggage instead.

From BBC