Ty's involvement with horses has followed many different avenues. Working on some of Queensland's larger Cattle Stations as a teenager to breaking and training horses, then giving lessons to help people identify the problems they are having and educating both horse and rider. Ty has competed successfully over the years in rodeos, campdrafts, team penning and team roping competitions. Enjoying each aspect of the different codes.

On several occasions, Pine Rivers Shire Council has invited Ty to lecture Council Animal Management Officers from all Shires on the Eastern Coast of Australia in Horsemanship and Horse Behavioural Management as well as Canine Behaviour and Capture Techniques. He has also instructed at Team Penning Clinics.

Ty has also been in the limelight on numerous occasions. He was part of the Quadrille Team for the "Outback Thunder" show performed in the Main Arena at the Ekka and the Royal Melbourne Show. He performed at Brisbane and Melbourne's Equitana, with the "Boys from the Bush" Routine and the Quadrille in the "Mane Event". All performances were spectacular and well received by the thousands who watched them.

In February of 2005, Ty was recommendedby a fellow Saddler to create and make a replica of an 1880's, A fork style western saddle for the American Movie "Ghost Rider" . This movie was filmed in Melbourne and duefor release in 2006. Ty was flown down by the production company to fit the horse and the rider, none other than famous American actor Sam Elliot, well know for numerous cowboy roles, one of them being Tombstone with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer.

Ty's wife, Caron, has also had a long association with horses. Born in Canada where she attended a riding school at the Toronto Mounted Police Headquarters, Caron moved to Australia in 1974. Then at the age of 11 got her first horse for Christmas and joined the local Pony Club. Caron changed codes at 14 and moved into the western show ring when her family purchased their first Quarter Horse colt. Youth Showmanship and Halter classes soon made way to ridden classes and in 1980 Caron was awarded High Point Youth of WAQHA and Youth of the Year for AQHA.

Always loving a faster pace, Caron also competed in Rodeos and Girls Western Association (GWA) which supported 5 events (barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, steer undecorating and breakaway roping). In consecutive years, 1980 and 1981, Caron was awarded GWA All Round Cowgirl.

Caron then attended Muresk Agricultural College, completing a 2 year Associate Diploma in Equine Stud Management. Then in 1984 heading East to compete in the Miss Rodeo Australia quest, Caron was crowned Miss Rodeo Appearance and met the man of her dreams.

Ty and Caron competed in rodeos for a few more years and in 1992 settled down to build their home and have a couple of children, Cody born in 1995 and Ellie in 1997.

Ty learned the craft of Saddle Making from Master Saddle Maker Geoff Hutson and in 1988 started building saddles for himself. Ty's attention to detail, knowledge and love of the craft has made him the Saddler he is today. By speaking with people in the horse industry, Ty is up to date on what the modern day rider and his horse is looking for to reach the maximum performance level.

Together with his wife, Caron, the combination provides a complete understanding of what their clients need. A custom made saddle to fit them, their horse and their budget.

Ty and Caron, with Cody and Ellie in tow, look forward to seeing you at shows and competitions this year. If you are in the market for any custom made gear for shows or work or just need some information please feel free to call and have a chat, they'd love to hear from you.