- Riverina Saddlery · Wagga Wagga NSW
Comfort
Quality
Class
Beautiful Australian handmade traditional stock and fender saddles, crafted by Mathew Murray and the team — built to fit your horse, comfort the rider and last a working lifetime.
- 100% Handmade in Australia
- Australia-Wide Shipping
- 50+ Years of Craft
- Trusted by Working Riders
- Our Saddles & Our Process
Built for fit, comfort and a flowing style.
Our Australian-made fender and stock saddles are designed and built using superior materials by Mat and his team, and are shipped Australia-wide. Known for their superior fit on the horse, comfort for the rider and a beautiful, flowing style.
Classic, Stockman, Trainer’s Mate, Competition Fender and Elite, handmade in Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra, ready to ship.
Mat has a wealth of experience and understands what it takes to build a saddle from scratch to suit both you and your horse.
Keep your saddle performing at its best with expert repairs and restoration by Mat.
- Our Saddles
Shop the range
Proudly Australian-made from the best quality leather and fittings, designed to be stylish, durable and comfortable for both horse and rider.
50+
Years of craft
- Welcome to Riverina Saddlery
Comfort. Quality. Class.
We specialise in beautiful Australian handmade traditional stock and fender saddles that are crafted by Mathew Murray and the team of craftspeople in Wagga Wagga.
With over 50 years in the industry, we pride ourselves on understanding how to create a top-quality saddle that fits well, and is comfortable for the horse, as well as meeting our customers’ needs for function, durability and style.
- Custom builds
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. Feel free to contact Mat and the team on 0407 722 089 to discuss your options, or use our online form to request a personalised quote.
- 1st Grade Hermann Oak skirting leather and top quality fittings
- SQH trees standard — FQH trees ordered to suit your horse
- Wire tracings available if you're unsure of tree spread
- Choice of leather colour, tooling, lining, rigging and plate
- Our Process
Designed and honed by Mat
All of our saddle, tack and patterns have been designed and honed by Mat. We use only the best leather and fittings in crafting our products to ensure our customers’ comfort, and more importantly, their safety.
- 01
The Foundation
We start with the best fitting trees available, eliminating the need for expensive pads, and hand-shape our seats so the rider sits comfortably in the correct position.
- 02
The Style
All of our saddles and patterns have been designed and honed by Matt to create a distinctive and flowing style, balancing functionality and beauty.
- 03
The Technique
With 50+ years in the trade, Mat blends traditional and modern techniques to craft saddles that endure Australia’s harshest conditions.
- 04
The Finish
Edges are polished and dyed, and every saddle is oiled and conditioned before it leaves our workshop. Only the best leather and fittings, finished to last.
- Testimonials
What our Clients Say
We purchased a new saddle for each of our teenagers and it’s been the best decision. The saddles were made to measure and have accounted for their growth. Both kids love riding in them, they have spent long days trail riding in the mountains with no complaints about comfort. The quality is amazing, would highly recommended for anyone wanting a good-quality Australian-made saddle.
Jess Creed
Riverina Saddlery Returning Saddle Purchaser
Choosing my new saddle was hard; I could not decide. Having a few friends owning Matthew Murray saddles, I decided to buy one. Mat was great to deal with & made my decision easy. Then the saddle turned up & I could not be happier. I feel very secure & it sits great on all my horses, which have quite different builds. I would highly recommend anyone after a new saddle at a very reasonable price.
Nicola Thurgate
Fender saddle owner
As an English-trained rider, it’s important to me to have a saddle that doesn’t restrict my natural riding position. The dressage fender complements my position, allowing me to ride naturally without forcing me into a deeper seat or pushing my legs forward like another western fender may do. This gives me the freedom to enjoy a variety of disciplines on my all-rounder horse. Whether I’m showjumping, playing polocrosse, dressage or trail riding, I can do it all in the one ride. As someone who riding purely for enjoyment, having a saddle that offers this level of versatility, comfort, and freedom is incredibly important to me.
Chloe Mannell
Custom build - Dressage Fender
Matt’s saddles are the most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden in. Brought one brand new 12 months ago and it hasn’t missed a day since. Matt could not have been more friendly and helpful in sizing, style and what finishes to get to create the perfect mix of polished but great for work. Cannot recommend enough!
Alysha Pearsall
Custom SAddle Owner
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All of our saddles, tack and Leather Goods have been designed and honed by Mat. We use only the best leather and fittings in crafting our products to ensure our customers’ comfort, and more importantly, their safety.
