Member Benefits
- Members receive an informative newsletter on a regular basis.
- The association helps with sourcing quality materials and those “hard to get” items.
- General camaraderie in a rather solitary profession and the feeling of belonging to a Proud Trade.
- Generous Member discounts from certain Suppliers of Materials.
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 $85 (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 $55
To apply to join the Association, a membership application form is Available Here.
Rick’s contact details are as follows:
Phone: 0419 304500 / (03) 6254 6196
Email: isarickallen@gmail.com
* SHMAA now has a private Facebook Page
Name of Facebook page: Saddlers’ & Harness Makers’ Association of Australia Inc.
The purpose of this private group is to allow members to discuss topics relating to the Australian Saddle and Harness Making industry with other members.
If you are based in Australia and have an interest in the Australian Saddle and Harness Making and related trades you are welcome to request to join. Please answer all Membership questions to help Admin approve your request to join.
