About Us

Apart from owning and operating Mobile Saddler Pty Ltd, Rick and Lesley also offer courses at the Tasmanian Saddlery School,  located in a peaceful and secluded setting in the high country of South-eastern Tasmania.  The beautiful sounds of a wide variety of birdlife, as well as the bush surroundings add to the enjoyment of your stay.

Together, Rick and Lesley provide the perfect learning environment in which to explore the world of the leather worker and to develop your own unique leather project to take home.

Accommodation and full catering is available for those undertaking a two-day course.

Have a look at our General Course Information page and suggestions about leather projects you might like to make.

Rick Allen, founder of the Tasmanian Saddlery School has been a Saddler for 34 years.

His involvement in this old and esteemed profession developed from a desire to make his own Archery accessories while serving in the Royal Australian Navy.

Rick is also a qualified Trainer and Assessor.

Rick’s wife, Lesley brings to this Christian partnership many years’ experience in the fields of computer, administration, music, craft and teaching, along with 6 years’ of working at the bench with Rick.    Lesley is now involved in many aspects of the Saddlery trade, including prepping all leather work, stock saddle patching, re-lining and re-stuffing saddles, saddlery repairs, and manufacture of BSA Synthetic whips.

Before meeting Rick, Lesley’s working background was admin/reception based – to quote “If I can do it, so can YOU”).

Rick and Lesley met in February, 2004.

Together they run Mobile Saddler Pty Ltd, sharing many adventures together, and meeting many amazing people on their mobile runs throughout Tasmania and Victoria as well as running courses at the Tasmanian Saddlery School.

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