Worshipful Company of Loriners
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| Date of formation | 1261 |
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| Company association | Equestrianism |
| Order of precedence | 57th |
| Master of company | Mary-Jane Atkinson (2021) |
| Website | www.loriner.co.uk |
The Worshipful Company of Loriners is one of the ancient
bridles, harnesses, spurs and other horse apparel; hence the company's name, which comes from the Latin word lorum through the French
word lormier.
History
The company's first
liverymen
, freemen and apprentices).
Whilst no longer authorised to regulate
lorinery business throughout the London area, the company still administers examinations for students of its trade within the United Kingdom. It also acts as a charitable body.[1]
The Loriners' coat of arms is Azure on a Chevron Argent, between three Manage-bits Or, as many Bosses Sable, supported asymmetrically by a single Horse, between Foliage of Palm and of Juniper. Mottoes, not being subject to the laws of English heraldry, have sometimes encouraged masters of the company to display a family motto with the company's arms, thus the company has no established motto.
Notable members
The Master Loriner for 1992-93 was
CVO and Samuel Vestey (Master of the Horse
).
References
- ^ "The Worshipful Company of Loriners - Livery Company City of London". The Worshipful Company of Loriners. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
