WILD RIDE: THE STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK SADDLE

When Clancy rode down the Cooper, Ned Kelly went on the run and Hugh Jackman’s Drover headed for Darwin, they all rode in an Australian stock saddle. Developed in response to the unique challenges of the Australian environment, the Australian stock saddle is known for its comfort and ease when riding. From its early iterations in the 1800s to modern-day saddles, the stock saddle has underpinned many of this country’s most iconic historical events. Wild Ride captures this story – from colonial pioneers to Aboriginal stockmen and women, and from the earliest crafters to the most recent handstitched examples.