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On track for saddlery shake-up Catering to all disciplines within the equestrian industry, Bald Hill Road’s Tack Saddlery is shaking up the face of Pakenham’s equestrian scene. Tack Saddlery opened on Monday 28 August and is led by an experienced team of local equestrians who are set to provide Pakenham’s equine enthusiasts with a range of both English and Western tack, clothing and saddlery. But as Tack Saddlery’s exceptionally knowledgeable team member Linda Bennett explained, it’s the store’s sole focus on the equestrian industry as a whole that sets it apart from others within the region. “Our full attention is devoted to equestrian,” Linda said. “It’s in contrast to some other stores where you may get someone who knows a little bit about this and a little bit about that. “But that’s our difference - we have people who ride in the industry who know and attend a lot of competitions. “It’s our passion and it’s, basically, what we live and breathe - that is the real difference between us and other shops in this area. “People can come here and see us and know that their priority is our priority.” The team at Tack Saddlery has spent the past three months working tirelessly to get the store up and running and the hard work is already paying off in the form of an already well-stocked showroom. But, as Linda explained, there is plenty more to come from the new store on the block.
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“We’re really going to be catering to every facet of the equestrian world,” Linda said. “We want to bring back to Pakenham what’s been missing for the past few years. “The in-store growth will be quite dramatic over the next six months. There will be more stock coming in and we hope to expand our range as we go on. “But I think what we’re lending towards is stocking clothing, equipment and gear that can’t be found anywhere else in this area there would be no point having the same stock as other stores.” Among the already extensive list of brands and labels catering for horses there is Kiefer saddles, Syd Hill and Sons saddles, Toowoomba saddles, Ascot synthetic saddles, Bentley pony show saddles, White Horse bridles, Zilco, and Rug Up Horsewear. There’s also a full range of supplements stocked, the list featuring brands such as John Kohnke’s, Equinade and Show Pony. For the rider, Tack Saddlery stocks Peter Williams riding apparel, ELT riding apparel, QJ Riding Wear, Wrangler jeans, Giddy Up clothing as well as Noble Outfitters clothing. Helmets and boots are also in store with a range of Charles Owen, Zilco and Swing helmets available as well as Baxter Boots and Showcraft boots. Tack Saddlery is at 18/99 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, and is open Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 5.30pm, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. To find out more search on Facebook for ‘Tack Saddlery’.
Wendy, Linda and Tania are among the local and experienced team at Tack Saddlery. 172249
Well stocked and ready to go, Tack Saddlery caters for all disciplines of the equestrian world. 172249
Tack Saddlery is located on Bald Hill Road in Pakenham. 172249
Open 7 Days from 9am Proud Stockists of
• Syd Hill Saddles • Kieffer Saddles • Ascot Synthetic Saddles • Full Supplements Range
• Toowoomba Saddles • Peter Williams Riding Apparel • Wrangler Jeans • Charles Owen Helmets
18/99 Bald Hill Rd, Pakenham
12363368-JV35-17
By Rebecca Skilton