Syd Hill Collection

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. You'll find the "Syd Hill" / "Toowoomba Collection" of Australian saddles unmatched for their quality, consistency and exceptional design.

Syd Hill Northern Barcoo

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 (all in-stock saddles have the sheepskin panel). Shown with optional monkey strap above the kneepads.
Available in Black, Old Mahogany or Havana. Saddle shown in havana leather.

Sizes: 15-1/2", 16", 16-1/2", 17" & 18"
Tree widths: S, M, W
Kneepads 4-1/2", Thigh pads 2", Depth of seat 4-1/2" Weight without fittings approximately 22 lbs. (10 kg) (add 2 lbs. for horn)
$2,099.00

Add Horn to Syd Hill Northern Barcoo
$300.00 To add Horn
$300.00

Syd Hill 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. This saddle is especially suited to trail riding or work situations, with a deep seat and super comfortable ride. Works best with horses with medium or higher withers.

Available in Black, Old Mahogany or Havana, saddle shown in havana leather.

Sizes: 15, 151/2", 161/2", 17" (18" Wide with horn only add +$420.00)
Tree widths: S, M, W
Kneepads 3-1/2", Depth of seat 4-1/4" Weight without fittings approximately 19 lbs. (8.5 kg)
$2,099.99

Add Horn to Syd Hill Bushmaster Poley
$300 to add Horn to Saddle
$300.00

Extra Charge for Seat Size 18" WIde Tree
Add $420.00 for Seat Size 18" Wide Tree
$420.00

Syd Hill 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 Havana, Old Mahogany, or black (saddle shown in Havana).

Sizes: 15-1/2", 16-1/2", and 17."
Tree widths: S, M, W
Kneepads 4-1/2" or 5-1/2", Thighpads 2-1/2", Depth of seat 4-1/2" Weight without fittings approximately 24 lbs. (10.9 kg)
$2,499.99

Add Horn to Syd Hill Giltrow Gulf Poley
Add Horn to Syd Hill Giltrow Gulf Poley $300.00
$300.00

Syd Hill Superdrafter

This is one of the top of the line saddles designed for the serious rider who requires superior comfort and quality. An ideal all round saddle. Similar to the Bushmaster Poley but with upgraded hardware and fancier stitching. Available in Black, Old Mahogany or Havana. Saddle shown in Old Mahogany leather.

Sizes: 15-1/2", 16-1/2", 17", and 18"(16 1/2" available with horn in havana only)
Tree widths: S, M, W
Kneepads 4", Depth of seat 4-1/2" Weight without fittings approximately 21 lbs. (9.5 kg)
$2,499.00

Add only to 16.5 Havana Superdrafter
Add horn to 16.5 havana
$300.00

"Syd Hill Collection" Serge Panel This kind of panel is self adjusting, the saddle fit keeps improving with each and every ride, until it has conformed to the shape of your horse. This kind of panel will sit higher on the horse when new, but will lower when the panel begins to conform to your horse. This however, will only work if you have the correct tree width to suit your horse, please refer to our horse fitment details for more information . The stuffing in Syd Hill Collection Saddles is an acrylic flock and it is unlikely that you will ever need to reawl or restuff a saddle that uses acrylic flock in the panel. A serge panel saddle is best suited for horses with medium to higher withers, and is ideal for the majority of horses. This is the most popular type of Australian saddle and will provide many years of service.
"Syd Hill Collection" Felt / Fleece Panel Felt panels or sheepskin panels are most commonly seen on Western saddles, and are fitted to Aussie saddles that are made with extended bars on the saddle tree. The riders weight is spread over a larger area on the horses back, (due to the extended bars) amounting to less pounds per square inch of weight on the horses back. However, this kind of panel is best suited for horses that have a long wide flat back. If you use this kind of saddle on a horse with a short back, the extended panels will irritate / rub the horse. Additionally, if your horse has any curve to its back, this kind of panel will cause a bridging effect, whereby all the riders weight will be placed on four points on the horse's back (either side at the front and either side at the back). However, if your horse has a wide flat back, this is an excellent choice......

Syd Hill and Toowoomba Collection saddles are made from the finest grade leather available and only solid brass hardware is used. Advanced lock stitch sewing machines are used to keep each stitch in place.
The saddles are made on a Stylecast 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.

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