Australia’s Finest

Suburban Saddler

He who works with his hands is a laborer

He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman

He who works with his hands, his head, and his heart…

…is an artisan.

Brisbane’s suburban Birkdale may be the least likely place one would expect to find a saddle plying his trade but Troy Porter exports custom made Australian saddles to the USA and Canada and to all parts of Australia.
            A true artisan Troy learnt the art of saddle making from the age of 15 while employed with Syd Hill & Sons. Troy’s enthusiasm for leatherwork overtook his spare time. Many nights and weekends were spent at the bench of a neighbor, an experienced saddler of many years.
            Using only the best specially selected leathers, all Troy’s saddles are cut, dyed and skived by hand. Brass fittings and lockstitch machining complete the authentic detail. Today’s technology provides a choice of polyurethane, fiberglass and plastic trees. His preference is for the traditional wood/steel trees. These are then strained with seat belt webbing to allow ‘give’ for the rider. Another advantage of this tree is they can be custom made to suit any horses wither measurement. This method results in a better fit to the horse and closer contact for the rider.
          
            Porter's Saddles specializes in top quality, custom-made stock saddles for mustering, campdrafting (cutting), trail-riding and general use. Each saddle is built to your requirements and your horse's shape and size on wood/steel trees. You are assured of getting the best, most comfortable saddle there is! For the rider on a stricter budget, check out the new range of moulded tree saddles. These trees cannot be custom-made but still maintain a high standard of quality.
        The traditional and popular Full Flap Campdraft and Swinging Fender Saddles are made by Troy with either serge or felt lined panels.
           
            By having complete control over every aspect of the saddle construction, the buyer is assured of a quality handmade original.
 

June Sale 2008: Tack 10% off incl. all bridles, breastplates, cruppers, leather accessories.

+ Special Sales Prices for almost all items, letting you benefit from the better US currency exchange rate.

+ free shipping in Canada on all our in stock products for new items over $ 300 before tax.

 
 

PORTERS
MADISON DRAFTER

A versatile saddle designed to allow maximum contact between horse and rider.

Serge lined, 3" knee pads, 4 1/2" to 5" dip in seat, wood/steel tree, girth straps or 3" girth D, narrow fenders. Serge lined stuffed panels. Made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements. Full range of knee pad styles and different options are available.

SAP404 Price: $ 3550  fitted

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS
STOCKMANS DRAFTER

A versatile saddle designed to allow maximum contact between horse and rider. Designed for rugged cattle work in the Outback.

Felt panels for maximum closeness, 3 1/2" high and 8" long knee pads, 4 1/2" dip in seat, made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements, girth straps or 3" girth D. Full range of knee pad styles and several options are available.

SAP403 Price: $ 3575  fully fitted 

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

 

 

PORTERS
TRADITIONAL DRAFTER

A very stylish saddle for campdrafting (cutting) or general riding.

3 1/4" campdraft straight knee pads, 4 1/2" to 5" dip in seat, flat thigh pad, made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements, allows closeness and comfort, serge panels, plain or horse shoe D's. Full range of knee pad styles and several options are available. Shown in rough out style. Available with crocodile-print inlay.

SAP401 Price: $ 3650  fitted; without horn

 

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS
WESTERN DRAFTER

Designed for trail riding and where security is required.. 

Serge lined stuffed panels,  horn edge laced with kangaroo leather, 4" knee pads, made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements, 3" girth D's or 1 1/4" girth strap, plain or horse shoe D's, wise western-style fender, horn extra. Full range of knee pad styles and several options are available.

SAP405 Price: $ 3550 fitted; w/o horn option

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS
RINGER POLEY

A popular saddle among campdrafters (cutters) allowing full leg movement!

Sweat flap optional, 3 1/2" knee pads, 4 1/2" to 5" dip in seat, made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements, felt or lamb's wool panels only, girth straps or 3" girth D, wide fenders, long stirrup bars take a full 2" leather. Full range of knee pad styles  and several options are available.

SAP402 Price: $ 3650 fitted 

 

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS
OUTBACK GILTROW

This saddle is designed for the top end of Australia for jackaroos who want the utmost security when breaking in horses and general riding.

The saddle has 5 1/2" kneepads, 2 1/2" thigh pads,      4 1/2 dip in seat, flank girth rings are standard. It has a mohair stuffed panel which will shape to the horse, brass D's and its weight is approx. 10 kilo unmounted, horn available as an option. Made on the traditional wood/steel tree which can be custom made to wither measurements.

SAP406 Price: $ 3750  fully fitted; without horn

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS ENDURANCE

This saddle is designed to give you the most comfort when riding endurance courses. Its weight has been reduced by eliminating the sweat flap.

It is made on a wood/steel tree providing comfort and closeness for both horse and rider. It has a 3" kneepad, no sweat flaps which cuts down on weight, 3 1/2" dip in the seat, plain brass D's, felt or lamb's wool lined panels, 3" girth D instead of girth straps, can be made to wither measurements. Approx. weight of saddle without fittings 6 kg, depending on size.

SAP407 Price: $ 3375  fully fitted; without horn

 

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

 

PORTERS CONDAMINE

The Condamine is made on a moulded tree and is  designed for versatility and made for hard work.

It is made on the moulded polyurethane tree. It has a full flap and sweat flaps, 3 1/2" knee pads, 4" dip in the seat, 3" girth D instead of girth straps, felt or lamb's wool lined panels, plain brass D's. Seat sizes 15", 16", 17" and 18", tree width standard or wide. The tree unlike the wood/steel tree cannot be made to wither measurements, horns and thigh pads are available as an option on this style.

SAP409 Price: $ 3400  fully fitted; without horn

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS Bushranger

The Bushranger is made on a moulded tree and cannot be made to wither measurements. A popular saddle among campdrafters (cutters) allowing full leg movement!

3 1/2" knee pads, 4" dip in seat,  felt or lamb's wool panels only, standard or wide tree.

 

SAP408 Price: $ 3000  fully fitted; without horn

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

PORTERS M.J. Halfbreed

The M.J. Halfbreed is made on a moulded tree and cannot be made to wither measurements. 

This saddle is a rough out and is designed for the trail and station rider who wants a good work saddle which is also comfortable and provides close contact. 3 1/2" knee pads, 4 1/2" dip in seat, made with New Zealand leather,  felt or imatation lamb's wool panels only, no sweat flap, can be rigged with half bates or western rigging, standard or wide tree.

 

SAP410 Price: $ 3000  fully fitted; without horn

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice. 

 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.

 

 

 

PORTERS
STUBBY HOLSTER

Leather Beer or Water Bottle Holster. Attach it to your belt....(bottle of beer or water not included). Something original for a special birthday present.

HOL400 Price: $ 48

Price subject to change at any time due to currency exchange without notice.

Items are sometimes not exactly as illustrated in catalogue and website.
Leather products can have minor marks and color variations due to the natural blemishes in cowhide.
 
All of Troy Porter Saddles are individually hand crafted with the customers personal information about horse and rider. Matching tack also available, please inquire!
100% Australian made Saddles!
Porter’s Saddles specializes in top quality, custom-made stock saddles for mustering, campdrafting (cutting), trail-riding, barrel-racing and general
use. Each saddle is built to your requirements and your horse’s shape and size on wood/steel trees. You are assured of getting the best,
most comfortable saddle there is. For the rider on a stricter budget, check out the moulded tree saddles. These moulded trees cannot be custom-made but still maintain a high standard of quality.
We also stock an extensive range of tack and leisure gear to complement your riding experience.
 
Regards
Troy Porter
 

Options available:       To add horn to saddle $ 170; horn cover laced with Kangaroo Lace $ 150; hand stitched horn covers $ 75; Red Hide Monkey Grip $ 57; Flank Girth added to saddle $ 63; Quilted Seats (extra padding) $ 84; 2" or 2 1/2" Thigh Pads added to saddle flaps $ 63; Western Style Back Girth $ 205; 17" Seat or bigger add per saddle $ 126; Fancy tooling; Flock or Mohair stuffed panels; rough or smooth out leather; extra Girth Straps; Flank Girth Straps; crocodile print-inlay; shorter flaps and more...

Colors available: 

Amber
Black
Croc Insert
Havana
Tooling
Warwick

 

                    Top View           Bottom View

Wood Steel Saddle Tree

Jeff Freeman's vast experience and knowledge in hand crafting saddle trees, enables him to tailor make trees to suit any horses wither measurement. His trees are covered by a 10 year Guarantee. This guarantee covers the saddle tree from the date of purchase for a period of 10 years.
 
Approximate Saddle Size Guide for Porters Australian Made Saddles:
APPROX. RIDER WEIGHT SEAT LENGTH WIDTH
57 -  75 kilo 15" to 15 1/2" 121/2"
76 -   95 kilo 16" to 16 1/2" 13"
95 - 106 kilo 17" to 17 1/2" 14"
For more information please call toll free: 1-866-832-3565
or 
send e-mail to: info@outbacksaddles.com 
 
 
Click here for more Australian Saddles
 
 
All prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Special sale prices apply to in stock items only!
 
Prices include fittings!
 
Free shipping all across Canada!
Free shipping applies to new items over $300 before tax only.
 
 
 
  
Click Here To Find Out Why Australian Saddles Cost More!
 
 
To order click here
or
Call toll free 1-866-832-3565
   
Have questions? Email us!
 

Click here for more:

Down Under Saddles

Kimberley Saddles

Synthetic Saddles

Exmoor Saddles

Porters Saddles

Syd Hill & Sons Saddles

Toowoomba Saddles

Western Saddles

Morning Star Saddles

Oilskin & Canvas Clothing

Hats

Whips

Bridles & Reins

Fly Masks

Breastplates

Cruppers

Oilskin Care Products

Easy Boots

Girths

Stirrups & Leathers

Sheepskin Accessories

Saddle Pads

Horse Rugs

Saddle Bags

Clearance Items

Souvenirs

Australian Saddles

DVD & Video

Saddle Fitment Guide

Where & Why

Wither Tracing

Terms of Sale

Who We Are

Cariboo Outback Saddles & Supplies Box 836, 3637 Valley Road, 150 Mile House, BC V0K 2G0 Phone 1-866-832-3565 Fax 250-296-4164 e-mail info@outbacksaddles.com