About Us

David Shackleton started his career as a antique restorer moving on to carve his first rocking horse in 1976 for his friends grand daughter. Word soon spread about the quality and attention to detail of David's carving, the rest, as they say, 'is history'.

David is the Antique restorer and cabinet maker for Supreme Rocking Horses.

Antony is also a cabinet maker by trade, being a skilled craftsman Antony works to the highest of standard. Being David's son he has been born into the world of the rocking horse and has naturally followed David in his ability to create an original masterpiece, this is evident in the modelling of each horse commissioned.

Louise is Antony's wife and has spent her life within the equestrian world therefore is equipped with the knowledge about the conformation of the rocking horses real life inspiration. Louise emulates the true life markings of the dapple grey horse so the her creations are as true to life as possible even adding tiny horse shows to create that authenticity.

When creating a supreme rocking horse we start by assembling the wood then carving the horse into shape. After lots of sanding down, two base coats are applied then three top coats. Louise will the begin to Dapple the horse in her own artistic fashion, dappling by hand. We believe that stencil and spraying is not true to traditional methods.

Supreme Rocking Horses only use acrylic paint as it is child friendly. Main and tail is added, you have the choice of Blonde, Grey or Black (Blonde at extra £50 per horse).

Louise then uses her equestrian knowledge to add tack to your horse. We only use the finest quality leather and fittings.

The finished rocking horse is immaculately outfitted to the highest standard.

Throughout the process of your rocking horse being given life, you will be consulted on your preference of colours and design.

We pride ourselves on our customer service which is personalised on a one to one bases, we believe our customer service to be unrivalled.