Dustee Secondhand Saddlery

Dustee Secondhand Saddlery We sell safe affordable secondhand saddles & tack to average equestrians. We are happy to post! The quote “ice to eskimos” certainly comes to mind.
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The Dustee Secondhand Saddlery story:

Dustee Secondhand Saddlery began in 2019 as a hobby, a simple way to make some “pocket money” for our family and to help carry the load of financially providing for our family at least in some small way. I was already reasonably well known in the local horse community, somewhat experienced in identifying, valuing, cleaning and presenting of the relevant item

s and as a consumer of the goods myself understood the desperate need our local community had for such a venture due to the dwindling number of options where such items could be purchased in the area with at least two shops selling similar albeit new items having closed their doors in recent years. Only one dedicated equine shop, dealing solely in new items remained in our town and a handful of produce stores that offered a small selection of the most common saddlery items, again new. The prices were often out of reach of beginner horse owners and riders or families like our own that relied on a single income and seldom had much extra left over to waste on what in this area, is very much a recreational pursuit. There was a thriving second hand market for horse gear in our area but people struggled with finding and meeting up with potential buyers due to location, lack of time, work hours, family obligations, lack of knowledge of the items in their possession, inability to market their items effectively and limited ideas of where to advertise. The majority of people I knew were unwilling to post because they found the process complicated and costly, they were unable to schedule it into a day already crammed full of children, household chores and sometimes full time work hours which prevented them from accessing postal services. As a result items were often under priced and remained unsold far longer than they should. In addition, with our families background on working cattle stations and living in somewhat remote and rural areas for most of my life I was aware of the need further out west for many of the items I saw unsold, and at prices that suited the more low incomes of families living on the land. My husband had always maintained I was exceptionally good at selling items for decent money whenever things in our life had reached their limit of usefulness as hobbies were discarded, or kids grew and items were outgrown. Further more we lived immediately across the road from our local post office and with our youngest child less than a year old I was not inclined to return to the workforce leaving her for somebody else to raise. At the time a small front room in our rental house was given over to the project and with the purchase of a few small lots of gear and saddles I began. The community response was very supportive and I was able to turn a tidy profit quite quickly. Within a month, so quickly I am unsure if photograph evidence of this phase even exists, it was evident my venture had outgrown the front room and my husband relinquished his hold of an old single garage on the property. Whilst fitting out this newly acquired space in a budget friendly way we hit upon our ideal look of rough wooden furniture with rustic recycled horse shoes and horse shoe nails to both embellish and emphasise our chosen subject of business. Several of our saddle display stands, the iconic Dustee Secondhand Saddlery desk and wall units to display horse bits and boots were lovingly crafted by my husband and myself out of discarded pine pallets from local businesses, leftover shoeing nails from our own horse supplies and used horse shoes from those of my most supportive customers. Whilst imperfect these items remain a recognisable part of the saddlery today and show case our ideals that items be safe and usable, however may not be free from minor visual imperfections. The backbone of the saddlery a massive almost full length rail for hanging bridles, halters and other gear ran full length along the middle of the single garage and I envisioned lining the open ceiling with discarded horse feed bags to further add to the rustic effect and add just a pop of fun and colour. Additionally I was wanting to send all my goods home in bags made from recycling the very same kinds of feed bags and given the industry with which I serviced I had an almost unlimited supply of the raw products. Supply and demand of equine items continued to steadily grow through word of mouth, free online advertising on websites and most particularly Facebook where I created a page for the venture. As a start up venture, disposable cash was short and rather than turn away offerings of items I could not buy at the time I quickly implemented a service to sell on commission for my customers, for me this meant I could stock my saddlery without needing to purchase every single item and for my customers it meant they could theoretically receive a higher price from it selling to another customer as opposed to myself who needed to buy at lower prices to ensure I could both make a profit and still offer budget friendly items to buy. On March 1st (my birthday) 2021 Dustee Secondhand Saddlery became a fully fledged business and my secondhand dealers license was approved shortly there after. Due to popular request I invested in Square to be able to offer the ability to pay by card and increased my commission prices to offset the cost of the business name, secondhand dealers license and fees payable for each Square transaction. It was a big leap of faith and initial investment especially for a license I wasn’t sure would be approved (almost $1000 for the first year). I feared customers would think twice about the new higher cost however there was no discernible drop off in my patronage. Sadly the rental property where we began this venture was sold in a business deal along with several other properties in the January before becoming an official business and only a few months later we were advised our lease would not be renewed as the property was again being sold. We met with our bank to discuss a house loan however due to being a very newly formed business my income wasn’t deemed suitable enough until I had a minimum of a year’s financial records in place, preferably two. We called it our two year plan to save a deposit and looked for another rental to bide our time. In the middle of COVID conditions the struggle was real but we were lucky enough to find available to rent an older high set house through our previous real estate and the owner was happy to allow us to operate from the location as a business. Better yet we were assured the property was not going to be sold. The space was bigger however much different to that which we had previously and it took some time to relocate family and business and prepare it to open once again. My customers waited patiently through the upheaval, sales I could squeeze in still racked up funds and we were on track again. Our initial six month lease passed and we re-signed for an additional year, of which is almost half gone. Unfortunately several weeks ago we were hit with a bombshell by our real estate agent, the owners insurance policy has been updated and the terms no longer allow for a business to run from the property. On top of that the property was being listed for sale. We were devastated by this unexpected complication to our two year plan. Unfortunately we just aren’t quite there yet, due to the nature of the business where I can be available outside of normal hours for customers with busy lives themselves, and the desire to remain a stay at home mum for our children, lease of a commercial property is less than ideal and not currently within our financial ability. We are currently operating in a minimised capacity whilst we focus on raising the remaining necessary funds to use as a deposit on a house of our own with a suitable space to permanently house the saddlery. The support of our customers in this time has been outstanding and we have no doubt, as evidenced by their words, actions and offers of help, that they will rally behind us even more once we have a permanent place to offer the service they have come to rely upon. Dustee Secondhand Saddlery
ABN 31296714931

Josephine Thornton
Second-Hand Dealer No 4476478.

SOLD PENDING FULL PAYMENT - 16” Geoff Hudson Cutting Saddle, handmade in Australia. Looks like 6” FQHB but use photos sh...
10/09/2024

SOLD PENDING FULL PAYMENT - 16” Geoff Hudson Cutting Saddle, handmade in Australia. Looks like 6” FQHB but use photos showing measurements to make up your mind. Rough out seat, seat jockeys and fenders.

This saddle is made well and made to last but does have some small issues which include small tear in nearside seat jockey, repaired cut or tear to nearside fender that whilst repaired and likely to be quite strong is not particularly pretty, missing fleece lining in a few areas due to a naughty pup and the original back girth hangers are a bit worn.

Comes with second back girth and hanger set in black.

This saddle is priced accordingly and sold as is for $1,650 Inc Gst.

Payment plan available.

Local trial available.

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

CELIA C196/1

Horse Show Prep Plaiting & Sewing Kit$5.50 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.For sale ...
10/09/2024

Horse Show Prep Plaiting & Sewing Kit

$5.50 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 132

09/09/2024
09/09/2024

BLACK canvas nose bag feeder for your horse. Canvas bottom. Vented section for comfort and safety.

Stop feed wastage and can be the ideal solution for shared agistment and feed swapping!

Brand new.

$20

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

09/09/2024

Southern Cross Western Work Saddle in excellent used condition, complete with Caribu padded carry/storage bag and synthetic fleece lined western girth.

Quality construction for high performance. This saddle is built for work/training but with additional features to make it an ideal saddle for a range of other riding activities.

Rough out seat and fenders, American leather, sheepskin lined, 2 d rings, silver conchos, flank dees.

Close contact seating system.

We’ve measured this saddle up and it looks to us to be a 17 1/2” seat, FQHB but please use the supplied measurement photos to make up your own mind.

Local trial available.

$3,200 Inc Gst, payment plan available.

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

DRAG C187/1

Last one left!
09/09/2024

Last one left!

09/09/2024

Horseland Bundaberg are excited to announce we have teamed up with Natasha Campbell from to bring you a complete horse and rider biomechanics clinic. See post for details and message the store for more info. Limited spaces!

08/09/2024

One of a kind truly unique and eye catching heavily hand carved/stamped western roping saddle.

If you want to stand out and have a saddle that will last this one will be just the thing!

Maker M Jenner

Approx 14-15” seat, with 6” semi quarter horse bars however please use the included photos to make up your own mind and ask for any extra measurements you may need.

This stunning saddle is well made and in good used condition, comes with two nylon billets, leather back girth hangers and leather covered oxbows.

Please note this saddle is made to work and is therefore not a lightweight saddle!

$2,000 Inc Gst, payment plan available.

Local trial available.

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

SMA C200/2

08/09/2024

14” Saddle Craft Marshall Poley kids leather stock saddle, small size suit ponies and bigger old faithful horses. Gullet approx 5 1/2” but please check photos with tape to assure yourself of suitability before purchasing.

This dark brown two tone saddle is a budget brand made from Indian leather as until recently has been sitting for some time, it has received a clean and leather condition by us but the leather is a little stiff and requires three things - regular leather conditioning, use, and correct storage. Priced accordingly.

This saddle shows some wear on the piping, marks on knee pads, and surface damage to both girth points however they are web backed and still quite strong. It is otherwise in great overall shape with good counter lining.

Unmounted, some mounts are available separately to suit.

$275 Inc gst, payment plan or trial is available but due to the high volume of enquires already taken for this saddle preference will be given to outright purchase.

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

WNI C172/32

Do we have any local customers (or their kids) who’d like to pick your own mulberries, this bucket picked in about an ho...
07/09/2024

Do we have any local customers (or their kids) who’d like to pick your own mulberries, this bucket picked in about an hour!

We’re in Bundaberg North Qld in case anyone forgot.

Shoot me a message if you’d like to drop in - please note weekdays only but can do after school. :)

Anyone after filler hay?
06/09/2024

Anyone after filler hay?

Good quality fresh Rhodes Grass Hay now in store! 🌾🐴

While stocks last - $22 a bale 😄

06/09/2024

🌻Apple Tree creek Markets🌻

It has been well over a year since our last market but miss Stellah and I will be there Saturday 14th Sept

Will have huge sales to clear out old stock and possibly some new stock also!

Unrelated to the business I will also have 2nd horse gear that needs to go - excess to needs
And bags to horse poo (mix of sheep/goat/geese)

Handmade English Vests, Double LinedLilac Purple Snapclose Bust 43cm Length 48cmButter Yellow Buttoned Bust 44cm Length ...
06/09/2024

Handmade English Vests, Double Lined

Lilac Purple Snapclose Bust 43cm Length 48cm

Butter Yellow Buttoned Bust 44cm Length 45cm

Yellow Orange Buttoned Bust 43cm Length 50cm

Lemon Corduroy Snapclose Bust 44cm Length 48cm

Purple Floral Snapclose Tie In Back Bust 42cm Length 53cm

Teal Daisies Buttoned Bust 43cm Length 45cm

Cream Gold Buttoned Bust 42cm Length 46cm

Mint Floral Snapclose Bust 42cm Length 48cm

$11 each including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232

Whites Rural Agri-Clip Double C Clips. Suits Stockpost & Stockpost XL (steelies)Tough, durable nylon material.Suitable f...
06/09/2024

Whites Rural Agri-Clip Double C Clips.
Suits Stockpost & Stockpost XL (steelies)
Tough, durable nylon material.
Suitable for semi permanent trellis wires.

4 Boxes Available each contain 20 packs of 50 clips.

$88 Inc Gst Per Box

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense. Pickup preferred.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232/139-142

BD 20ml Precise Syringe 50 Packs (Box), Luer Lok TipLatex Free, PVC Free, Single Use, Sterile Packaging2 Boxes Available...
06/09/2024

BD 20ml Precise Syringe 50 Packs (Box), Luer Lok Tip

Latex Free, PVC Free, Single Use, Sterile Packaging

2 Boxes Available

Exp/Retest : June 2027

$16.50 Per Box Inc Gst

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale by commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlety.

BREE C232/137-138

05/09/2024

Available Wednesdays at Mungar Road Neighbourhood Arena

A nice informational post with helpful photos!
05/09/2024

A nice informational post with helpful photos!

Riders often confused "lightness" and "softness". Both are important, but one is a byproduct of the other. Lightness originates in softness: without it, lightness is just avoidance of one source of tension via the creation of others.

These two horses both are demonstrating lightness. Note the draping rein in both images. However, only one of these horses is soft. The gelding in the top photo is exhibiting a compensational tension pattern commonly referred to as "breaking at C3". This often occurs when the horse is educated to go forward into the bridle via the rider driving the horse with the leg aid into a fixed, unyielding hand. It is so common it is often mistaken as correct because the horse can become quite light in the bridle and yet the horse - biomechanically speaking - will never be able to demonstrate true lightness or softness working in this way because the tension in the neck creates a block from any energy that might come from the hind end. Note the hollowed out neck just in front of my hands, the highest point of the neck being several inches behind the horse's poll and the tucked nose, leaving this gelding carrying himself behind the vertical. It took several years and a lot of careful work by his owner before this gelding was able to learn how to carry himself properly.

The draft cross in the bottom photo is demonstrating softness and lightness, appropriate to his level of education and fitness at that point in time. There is a draping rein here, too, but the shape this gelding's neck in comparison to the other horse is completely different. The contour of the top of his neck is a smooth, gentle, consistent curve and his head position is neutral and relaxed. There is no brace in his poll and he's started to raise the base of his neck. Note how lifted the area just in front of my hands is compared to the black gelding.

The black gelding learned to be light to avoid pressure, creating kinks in his posture. The paint gelding learned to be light by softening, creating the beginnings of true carriage.

Training your eye to recognize the signs of good riding and good posture versus poor riding and poor posture is as important - in my mind - as learning how to ride well in the first place.

04/09/2024

TRICK RIDING LESSONS!

We've had a rare opportunity this September where we have some extra lessons spots available for the public!

We welcome first time Trick Riders, ages 7years + and under 65kg!

Learn the basics and how to get started in the industry in a safe and fun environment!
We supply a fully trained Trick Riding Horse and all relevant Trick Riding gear, all we need is you!
We are beginner rider and advanced rider friendly 🐴

Enjoy a Private 1hr lesson for $85 or
Double the fun and bring a friend, 1hr 2 Riders sharing 1 Horse $55p/p

Lesson locations and times:

Amber Ranch Rodeo & Horse Riding Centre
Sept 15th at 3-4pm

Bella Denn Park
Sept 22nd at 1-2pm & 2-3pm

Please message our page for more details or to book! Get in quick these won't last long Bundaberg! 🤩

SOLD SOLD SOLD - 18” Leather Jump Saddle. Made in Argentina. Stamped and plated with country and origin. Definitely an o...
04/09/2024

SOLD SOLD SOLD - 18” Leather Jump Saddle. Made in Argentina. Stamped and plated with country and origin. Definitely an older saddle, some wear as pictured but appears solid and sound overall with good girth points.

Approx 6 1/2” Medium Wide gullet.

Sold as is, no payment plan or trial.

$100 Inc Gst

Bundaberg North Qld, post at buyers expense.

For sale at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

What a wonderful acheivement at such an early age too!
03/09/2024

What a wonderful acheivement at such an early age too!

03/09/2024

We are hiring! Do you love horses? Have a positive outlook and a strong work ethic? We want to hear from you!

Black Foam Tail Protector Full Size Weatherbeeta$11.50 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expen...
03/09/2024

Black Foam Tail Protector Full Size Weatherbeeta

$11.50 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 45

Surcingle Main Strap Only AS IS$11 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.For sale on commi...
03/09/2024

Surcingle Main Strap Only AS IS

$11 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 42

Black Bridle / Halter Fur Covers Set of 2$5.50 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.For s...
03/09/2024

Black Bridle / Halter Fur Covers Set of 2

$5.50 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 39

Thomas Cook L/S Shirt AS NEWSize 22$44 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.For sale on c...
03/09/2024

Thomas Cook L/S Shirt AS NEW

Size 22

$44 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 77

Wrangler Q Baby 11/12 x 34” Black Jeans$66 including GSTBundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.For sale ...
03/09/2024

Wrangler Q Baby 11/12 x 34” Black Jeans

$66 including GST

Bundaberg North, QLD. Post available at buyers expense.

For sale on commission at Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.

BREE C232 / 79

Address

33 Hinkler Avenue
Bundaberg, QLD
4670

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

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Dustee Secondhand Saddlery in “2020”..

Dustee Secondhand Saddlery began as a joint venture between myself, Josephine Thornton of Dustee Stud and a friend in 2019 with the goal of purchasing and selling safe secondhand saddlery for the budget conscious pony club, pleasure or trail horse rider.

And what a great start the year of 2019 has been! We have been blown away with everyone’s support of this little venture and just how many times we were told how desperately a shop like ours was needed in the area.

However going into “2020” Dustee Secondhand Saddlery is now solely owned and operated by myself Josephine Thornton and I will be dedicated to bringing you some awesome saddlery deals as always.

As a mother, and horse owner, from a single income family I am well aware of the struggle to provide everything your family needs and support a healthy horse addiction. I am approachable and realistic with my prices. I will accept short payment plans, and/or trade ins of appropriate nature and value on items owned by Dustee Secondhand Saddlery.


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