Geoff first came to the NT as a Jackaroo in 1972 from a farming background in Northern NSW. Geoff has been interested in leatherwork since a boy, and became a saddler with the Vestey’s group of cattle stations in 1975. Frustrated by the short-comings in the construction of the traditional Australian stock saddle, Geoff started experimenting with a half-breed Western / Australian saddle design in 1978. Many other saddle makers have also continued with developing the new style (now called Fender Saddles). Today they are the most popular working saddles sold in a large part of rural Australia.Geoff’s other interests include Blacksmithing and Woodwork.

Julie came to the NT as a child and has worked in the Katherine Region most of her working life, first as a Bush Nurse and since 1991 with Geoff in their business. Julie tackles the day to day running of the retail shop as well as looking after IT and marketing. Julie’s other interests include assisting and promoting other small businesses in the region and serving as a board member of the local YMCA.

Dave is the youngest son of Geoff & Julie and is the most recent addition to the staff. Dave works in Customer Service and Stock Control. He is also the self-titled “Head / Chief / Coordinator of the shop face book page”. Dave loves a challenge and is enjoying the break from studying.

We are currently looking for a retail assistant.

If you have an outgoing, cheerful personality and enjoying working with a variety of peope, this could be the job for you. Must be computer literate as you will be required to work extensively with our point of sale system and online store. A background in the rural sector and some knowledge of horse gear will be looked on favourably.

If you think this job is for you, ring Julie on 08 8973161 for more details.

Sonya is a local born & bred in the Top End. Sonya first came to work with us in 1994 as a Trainee Saddler and has returned several times over the years. She also has worked within the cattle industry, on a US cutting horse ranch and as a Vet Nurse for 5 years. When she is not working here, Sonya can be found caring for her very lively toddler.

Graeme is Geoff’s youngest brother and is based in Kyogle, NSW. Although Graeme is not an employee of the Top Saddlery he works with Geoff making the saddle trees for Geoff’s custom-made saddles. Graeme has been making saddles and saddle trees full time for the last 10 years and when his busy work schedule permits he does the occasional stint in the Top Saddlery workshop. Graeme also makes both western and stock saddles.