- Custom Saddles · Built to Order
Built from scratch to suit you and your horse.
Mat has a wealth of experience in the horse industry and understands what it takes to build a saddle from scratch to suit both you and your horse. Every custom build is hand-crafted in our Wagga Wagga workshop.
- 50+ years in the saddlery trade
The best fitting trees, hand-shaped seats, the best leather.
We start with the best fitting trees available, eliminating the need for expensive pads, and hand-shape our seats to allow the rider to sit comfortably and easily in the correct position. Our SQH trees will fit most standard Australian Stock horses, and FQH trees can be ordered to suit. If you’re unsure about the tree you need, we can use wire tracings to match your horse’s profile to our trees or ship the tree for you to try.
- Choose a base
Saddle styles
Every style is tailored to suit your needs
- Close-contact fender
Dressage Fender
Designed for English riders making the move into the Stock horse or Australian performance horse world. This isn’t a converted dressage saddle — it’s built from the ground up to give you the leg position of a dressage rider with the weight distribution and feel of a Western bar tree.
From $7,000
- All-day comfort
Competition Fender
Swinging fender saddle built for working riders secure, balanced and stylish. Hand-finished in 1st Grade leather with sheepskin lining and stainless fittings.
From $7,700
- Versatile working
Elite
The best close-contact fender available anywhere. 1st Grade Hermann Oak skirting leather on a strong Vellacott laminated wood-steel tree with sprung webbing seat.
From $7,700
- Traditional stock
Classic / Stockman
Traditional Australian stock saddle lines with hand-shaped seat and knee pads. Built to fit the horse, comfort the rider and last a working lifetime.
From $6,600
- How to order
From quote to delivery
- 01
Consult
A phone or in-workshop chat about your horse, your discipline and the finish you’d love.
- 02
Quote & Spec
We send a written quote with your specifications.
- 03
Deposit & Slot
A $2500 deposit secures your build slot in the workshop queue (typically four months).
- 04
Hand Build
Mat and the team hand-cut, stitch, tool and finish your saddle over this time.
- 05
Delivered
Insured Australia-wide delivery with signature on receipt, or pick up direct from Wagga Wagga.
- What you get to choose
Every detail, Your call.
- Tree SQH or FQH
- Seat size 11" – 16"
- Pure wool sheepskin
- Felt
- Smooth, rough-out or combo seat
- Premium Hermann Oak Leather
- Welting / piping in matching or contrast
- Stainless steel
- 3-way or single
- Plain, basketweave or floral
- Full, partial or skirt-only tooling
- Leather — Cut by hand
- Hand tooling — every stamp set by eye
- Request a quote
Tell us about your Ride.
It takes about 5 minutes. We’ll come back to you within 2 business days with a written quote and any questions.
Prefer to talk it through? Call Mat on 0407 722 089 — the quickest way to a saddle that fits is a proper conversation.
- Good questions
Custom saddle FAQ
How long does a custom saddle take?
From deposit to dispatch is typically 4 months, depending on the workshop queue and your spec. We’ll always give you an honest timeline upfront and keep you posted as your build progresses.
What tree will fit my horse?
Our SQH trees will fit most standard Australian Stock horses, and we can order FQH trees to suit. If you’re unsure about the tree you need, we can use wire tracings to match your horse’s profile to our trees. We are also happy to send trees to you to try on in the mail.
Do I need to come to Wagga?
No, most of our custom clients are quoted and fitted remotely using horse measurements, wire tracings and photos. You’re always welcome to visit the workshop if you would like.
What leather and fittings do you use?
We use only the best quality leather and fittings, including 1st Grade Hermann Oak skirting leather, solid brass or stainless steel fittings, each one finished to ensure the long-term durability of your saddle.
- Still wondering?
Talk to Mat directly.
Pick up the phone or send an email — the quickest way to a saddle that fits is a proper conversation.
- 0407 722 089
- info@mathewmurray.com.au
- Unit 3, 24 Houtman St, East Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Australia
