AN equestrian business has expanded its range thanks to support from the steel industry.

Priory Saddlery has moved into new premises at UK Steel Enterprise’s Innovation Centre, near Redcar, as its owners specialise in the growth area of saddle fitting.

Owned by Lizzy Bunting with her partner Paul Freeman, the business caters for children with their first ponies right up to professional riders.

Having run an equestrian shop in Guisborough for around ten years, they found themselves battling an increasing amount of competition from Internet and online sellers.

“Although it was a real wrench to close the shop, we realised we needed to specialise in order to grow the business,” she said. “We were particularly keen to move into the Innovation Centre because it provides all the services and facilities we need.”

The company stocks a wide range of saddles and associated tack, provides an on-going back-up service with regular fitting checks and a local repair service.

For further information call 01642-777 970 and at www.priorysaddlery.com