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Welcome to

The SADDLE & HARNESS MAKERS ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA Inc.

WEB PAGE!

Who We Are

  • SHMAA is a non profit association composed of professional Australian Saddlers and Harness Makers.

All about us.

Being one of the oldest Trades in Australia,

Our Members carry forward the Proud Tradition of producing top quality Equine Saddles, Harness and associated Products that will provide better Fit and durability to suit Australian Conditions.

The fact is that our Members are bound by our Constitution to give you service that only a Traditional Australian Saddler or Harness Maker can give. This is based on actual Hands-on experience and also the shared knowledge that is available between our Members! It is a case of the Older Generation passing forward their well learned Knowledge and Experience to the Younger, up and coming Generation of  Proud Members.

       Please come in and look in our “List of Members “ or “Search our Website”

For a Saddler or Harness Maker near you, who is Proud to offer you good Australian Workmanship that you can TRUST to suit Australian conditions! 

       Our Members are able to offer you Australian Traditional Stock Saddles, Show Saddles, Fender Saddles,  Western Saddles,  Genuine quality Repairs, Finest Bridle Ware and Strapping, 

Heavy Australian Harness, Light Australian Harness, Finest Australian Show Harness, as well as that  hard to find specially made Leather Item.

Re-member to look for our Swing Tag for the assurance that it is “Australian made” with Pride!

SHMAA is dedicated to:-

  • Promoting makers of Australian Saddles, Harness and associated Equestrian products.
  • The preservation and development of Saddle and Harness making skills in Australia.

SHMAA objectives

  • Promote both the Industry and its image to the public.
  • Assist with the development of satisfactory industrial relations within the industry and generally guide and counsel members in all aspects beneficial to the development of the industry within Australia.
  • Conduct and promote scientific research regarding improved processes, materials and marketing practices for use in the industry.
  • Encourage and sponsor wider communications between all people engaged in the industry.
  • Affiliate with other Trade  associations and organizations having common or allied objectives and interests in Australia or overseas.
  • Devise and publish a trustworthy set of standards relating to both safety and quality of Saddlery and Harness Products manufactured in Australia by our Members.
  • Promote goodwill and fellowship our members.

Executive

President:Ty Granger, Phone 07 5484 1593
tygranger@bigpond.com
Vice President:Keith Coombes, Phone 0423 770689
keithcoombes@ymail.com
Secretary: Rick Allen, PO Box 1 Tunnack, Tas, 7120, Phone 03 6254 6196,
mobilesaddler@activ8.net.au
Treasurer: Ian Lancaster, 0409017818 anytime,

ianlancaster1@bigpond.com

 

Committee:

Member Benefits

  • Members receive an informative newsletter every two months.
  • The association helps with sourcing quality materials and those “hard to get” items.
  • We are developing standards for training to ensure the Trades continue to thrive.
  • Members have access to other craftsmen who can answer questions, and help.
  • Access to the recommended repair price list for guidance.
  • General camaraderie in a rather solitary profession and the feeling of belonging to a Proud Trade.
  • Generous Member discounts from certain Suppliers of Materials.
  • Free automatic Membership to State branches, offering Workshops and events to improve members Skills

How to Join

Full Members – Those who are actually suitably experienced in the manufacture of Saddles, Harness and Equestrian Strapping in Australia. Subject to appropriate interview and approval of Bonafides by the Executive of SHMAA Inc.
Fee $75 (Waved for genuine Apprentices).
Associate Members -  Any person wishing to sincerely support the aims and policies of SHMAA.
Subject to appropriate interview and signed agreement to support the Aims and Policies of SHMAA Inc.
Fee $50
Apply to the Secretary for and fill in the application form and send it with a Cheque for appropriate fees to the secretary.

Web Page enquires to Jim Beaton gsaddler@bigpond.com