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 Syd Hill & Sons Australian Saddles
(Founded in 1865)

Serving the World for five Generations.....
 
John Hill a Master Saddler in England moved to Australia in the mid 1800's. When he arrived to Australia he traded a block of land in the heart of Sydney for a gallon of rum. John operated his business in Sydney for six years before deciding to move to Brisbane, Queensland, where he would be the only saddle maker. John's son, Frederick was apprenticed to his father in 1870. Frederick, a very accomplished saddler soon began winning medals and awards for his outstanding work, winning a gold medal in Paris in 1889. Frederick passed the family business onto his son Sydney in 1934, hence the name "Syd Hill and Sons".
 
Sydney passed the business onto his sons in 1948. One of the sons - Jim, was very innovative and Syd Hill and Sons quickly became a name synonymous with top quality products and cutting edge ideas. Ideas…. that positioned them as the largest saddle manufacturers in the Southern Hemisphere, and known around the World as suppliers of premium quality products. In 1993 Jim and Arthur retired, and a new Company, "Hill's Saddle Company" was formed by Jim's son Paul. Today, Paul Hill operates a modern factory complex on the north side of Brisbane, carrying on a tradition of excellence that began, more than 150 years ago…...

 

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.

 

 
 
 
Note: This is the only Syd Hill saddle made outside of Australia, in a special factory in India set up and directed by Paul Hill. Materials, construction, and quality are all to Syd Hill standards.
Synthetic Stock

New from Syd Hill is this synthetic stock saddle. Very light weight (just 13 pounds without fittings) and comfortable, it is terrific for trail riding or endurance. The flaps are made of a smooth, padded, leather-look synthetic material - chosen for good looks and durability. The seat and poleys are made of a sure-grip synthetic equi-suede material. Traditional Aussie serge panels are color matched to the saddle.

The saddle has dual English width billet straps and an overgirth slot, so it can be used either with or without an overgirth. Supplied with Down Under series nubuck stirrup leathers and four-bar brass stirrups. Available in brown or black. Seat sizes  16" and 17", tree width M, depth of seat 4 1/2", kneepads 4", weight without fittings approximately 13 lbs.

Price: SAD4030     $    1160

Special        $ 1056

 

Clearance Sale

in stock items

 

1 x 17" black

1 x 16" black

1 x 16" brown

 $850 each

 

   Prices are fully fitted. 

 
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Barcoo Poley (Northern)

Super heavy duty construction, this saddle is built to last. The deep wide seat offers a new comfort level for the rider, while the extended panels offer better weight distribution over the horses back, less pounds per square inch. Comes standard with thigh pads (for heavy duty trail riding or horse training) and western rigging. Most suited for horses with a wide flat back and lower withers. Available with either the thick wool felt panel as illustrated or a genuine Merino sheepskin panel. (Shown with optional monkey strap above the kneepads). Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth. Weight (w/o horn and fittings) approx. 22 lbs. Horn is one of the options. Available in Black, Old Mahogany and Havana. Seat sizes  15 1/2, 16, 16 1/2, 17 and 18 inch, tree widths S, M and W, depth of seat 4 1/2", kneepads 4 1/2", thigh pads 2".

Price: SAD1600     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Boree Poley

A light weight saddle, most suited for endurance and trail riding. This saddle is certainly the best buy of the Syd Hill saddles. A great lightweight all purpose saddle weighing in at around 15 1/2 pounds. Outstanding quality, tremendous benefits and total performance, all at a fantastic price. Depth of seat 3 1/2 inch, kneepads 3 inches. Black, Old Mahogany and Havana. Seat sizes 14 1/2, 15 1/2 and 16 1/2 inch, tree width S and M. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD1800     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Bushmaster Poley               

A great looking, well finished saddle at a realistic price. The Bushmaster is one of our recommended "All Round" models for the quality conscious rider. Most suited for horses with medium or higher withers. Available with or without horn. 4 1/2 inch deep seat, kneepads are 3 1/2 inches. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth. Weight (w/o horn and fittings) approx. 19 lbs.. Available in Black, Old Mahogany and Havana. Seat sizes 15, 15 1/2, 16 1/2 and 17 inch, tree widths S, M and W.

Price: SAD1851     Special Order - please inquire about price

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Giltrow Gulf Poley

An extremely durable deep seated stock saddle. Only starvation will get you unseated from this one...This saddle is designed to keep you on the wildest of horses, the preferred choice of professional horse breakers. Available in Black, Old Mahogany and Havana. Seat sizes 15 1/2, 16 1/2 and 17 inch, seat 4 1/2" deep, knee pads 4 1/2" or 5 1/2", tree widths S, M and W, weight w/o fittings approx. 24 lbs. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2351     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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National Endurance

A super light weight close contact saddle, originally designed for Endurance riders but also very popular on the trail, due to its light weight and exceptional close contact feel. No overgirth needed, supplied with 4 buckle English style girth. Weight approx 15 lbs w/o fittings. Black, Old Mahogany and Havana. Seat sizes 15, 16 and 17 1/2 inch, tree widths S and M, seat 3 3/4" deep, lowset kneepads 2". Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2550     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Somerset Endurance

This saddle was designed specifically for the endurance market. Tipping the scales at an ultra light 13 1/2 lbs approx. without fittings, the Somerset is both functional and very attractive. Very close contact, due to the lightweight Stylecast tree and genuine sheepskin fleece panels. No overgirth is needed - the saddle uses double 1" billet straps. Top quality materials and solid brass hardware throughout. Available in Havana, Old Mahogany, or Black. Seat sizes 16" and 17", depth of seat 3 1/4", kneepads 3", tree width M only. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2680     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Southern Cross Drafter

This close contact saddle is reasonable priced, with no substitution in quality. Designed to be a light weight, high performance saddles, the Southern Cross Drafter will excel at endurance riding, Polo Crosse, or trail riding. Available in Black, Old Mahogany or Havana. Seat sizes 15, 16 and 17 inches, seat 4 1/4" deep, kneepads 3 1/2", tree widths M and W (16" seat only). Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2700     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Station Poley (Extended Panels)

An excellent quality extended panel Australian stock saddle at an affordable price. Ideal for ranch work or trail riding. Also available with optional sheepskin lining. Made from durable natural tanned leather. Weight w/o horn and fittings approx 21 lbs, 4 1/2" deep seat, 3 3/4" kneepads, tree widths S, M and W. Brown in color. Seat sizes  15 1/2, 16 1/2, 17 and 18 inch. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2851     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Station Poley (Serge Panels)

A Syd Hill best buy. The Station Poley is no frills version of the famous Bushmaster saddle. An excellent quality Australian made stock saddle at an affordable price that will afford many years of service. Ideal for ranch work or trail riding. Available with or without horn. Weight w/o horn and fittings approx 21 lbs, 4 1/2" deep seat, 3 3/4" kneepads, Brown in color. Seat sizes 14 1/2, 15 1/2, 16 1/2 and 17", tree widths S, M and W. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2851     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Steve Brady Signature Series       

Designed by the legendary Australian horse trainer, Steve Brady. Steve has a special way with horses, that few people in the World have ever acquired. Steve, working in conjunction with Hill's has developed three very special saddles that are extremely close contact and light weight, overall total performance saddles. For the competitive edge in Polo Crosse, Endurance or just Trail riding, you'll find the Steve Brady Signature Series hard to beat. Weight approx. 19 lbs. without fittings. 3 3/4 inch deep seat and 3 1/4 inch knee pads. Black, Old Mahogany, Havana. Seat sizes 15, 16, 17 inch, tree width M and W (16" seat size only). Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD2950     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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Steve Brady Half-breed

Designed by the legendary Australian horse trainer, Steve Brady. Steve has a special way with horses, that few people in the World have ever acquired. Steve, working in conjunction with Hill's has developed two very special saddles that are extremely close contact and light weight, overall total performance saddles. For the competitive edge in Polo Crosse, Endurance or just Trail riding, you'll find the Steve Brady Signature Series hard to beat. The Half-breed is made for the serious stockman, with the fenders mounted over the bar of the tree. Made from heavy skirting leather, it comes standard with basket stamping, stainless steel rigging, and leather covered oxbow stirrups. Weight approx. 20 lbs. without fittings. 4 1/2 inch deep seat and 3 1/2 inch knee pads. Black, Old Mahogany, Havana. Seat size 16 inch, tree width M. Saddles come fully fitted with Down Under fittings including girth.

Price: SAD3011     Special Order - please inquire about price

 
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The finer details of Syd Hill & Sons saddles:

"Syd Hill" Toowoomba Collection saddles are made from the finest grade leather available and only solid brass hardware is used. They are made on a tru-form saddle tree which is a high expansion polyurethane material, which is extremely strong with a degree of flexibility. This material is also used in the manufacture of aircraft components and high performance vehicle products.

All saddle trees are guaranteed against breakage and distortion for a ten-year period. "Syd Hill" Toowoomba Collection saddles are available with either blue or tan wool serge lining or wool felt lining, or sheep skin lining with a few options. Most are available with a optional roping horn and flank girth rings. Other options include, super soft quilted seat, thigh pads, quarter horse tree, suede finish leather, smooth finish kip leather, chrome tanned leather.


 How to measure an Australian Stock Saddle

Australian saddles are measured differently to Western or English saddles. Below is a guide to the size you will need in an Australian saddle, however we still require your height, weight and pant size to correctly determine the exact size you will need for a particular saddle.
 Western Size  14  15  16  17  18
 English Size  17  18  19  20  21
 Aussie Size  16  17  18  19  20

(a) length of tree. (b) dip in seat.
(c) height of kneepad. (d) height of thigh pad.
(e) length of flap.

Ladies Approximate Saddle Size Guide for Australian Saddles:
Size
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
 Pant Size
4/6
6/8
10/12
14/16
18/20
20/22
22 Plus
 Weight lbs
95 - 120
120 - 140
140 - 160
160 - 180
180 - 200
200 - 220
220 Plus
 
Men's Approximate Saddle Size Guide for Australian Saddles:
Size
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
 Pant Size
28 - 32
32 - 34
34 - 36
36 - 38
38 - 40
40 - 42
42 Plus
 Weight lbs
110 - 130
130 - 160
160 - 180
180 - 200
200 - 220
220 - 240
240 Plus
   
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.
  
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