Testimonials

Our purchases arrived safely last Thursday. Thank you. We want to thank you for your beautiful workpersonship and your extremely professional service. Imogen found that the reins were...absolutely perfect...She was so thrilled and she said she was so glad she worked so hard in "that bakery job to bu...

I love the gear that I have bought over the years. Nothing matches the quality! I have numerous sets of reins, a couple of bridles and saddle pads, a belt and a few [other] odds and ends. Nothing compares to you guys. The service you have given me about buying gear, along with the help of deciding a...

I LOVE my saddle! I wouldn't trade it for anything! I cant say much more about it really other than its awesome!

I absolutely love my Angus Barrett gear. Such good quality leather and well made. Your service is amazing, the best I've ever dealt with and I will be sure to buy all my gear there in the future.

Thank you so much. I received the bridle yesterday and all looks good. Cant wait to try on my girl this week end. Thanks for your good work and service. Your products are so well made and in the nicest leather.

Thank you so much for all your help. It has been great dealing with you and will definitely be making more purchases down the track. Couldn't have asked for better customer service - guess it's the country way!!!

Wow great service thank you very much. Will be recommending your products and service.

"Love your products!"

"Thank you so much for such an easy transaction and great service."

"Thank you for another quality bridle and chin strap. You make the best quality. Thank you."

"Great products and more importantly great service to back the quality products on offer!"

"Well I received my new bit in the post today which was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap then brown paper, with twine around it. It looked gorgeous [with] my name on it which had a hand written note inside thanking me for mmy order "We hope you like your new bit. If you have any queries, please don'...

"My partner ordered a belt, chestplate, feed bag and reins last week and [he] is extremely happy with them."

"Thank you - very professional. Goods arrived no problem."

"Finally got this beauty set up. Thanks Angus and Co for making quality, good to use, good looking gear. Service provided with a smile."

"Thankyou so much, you guys have been so great."

"Thank you so much Sarah, it fits perfectly. Took it for a Xmas 10km test run this evening. I am thrilled with it, my pony hates a curb chain on, but was so happy with the strap. Thankyou to yourself, Angus and the team for going out of your way to get it right for me."

"I would like to thank Angus and Sarah Barrett for the $50 Gift Voucher I have received, and tell you how much I have enjoyed pouring over your fantastic catalogue, trying to decide between the many quality items you have made. It is a true work of art and your pride and dedication to your trade and...

"I have just received my bag thank you. It's a rippa!"

"Just received the bridle I ordered from you with the custom stamping on it, I'm so happy with your product, it is just what I wanted. Its lovely, thank you for helping me get the stamping done. Will recommend you guys to everyone. Thanks again. Greatly appreciated."

"Angus makes the best tack I have ever used and just love his gear."

"Thank you so much for your wonderful customer service...Love you guys!"

"John's belt arrived yesterday and he is thrilled with it. Thank you for such fast service."

"Thankyou very much for all your hard work creating the saddle pads with the embroidery. The pads arrived yesterday and look great. I am extremely happy with the product and service you provided."

"I just wanted to email to say thank you for your gorgeous catalogue - they are beautifully presented!"

"The catalogue is beautiful! I thoroughly enjoyed dealing with Angus at Beef 2015 when we ran the inaugural Farmers Challenge. The prizes were extremely generous and I'm sure the kids loved using your gift vouchers to purchase something special. Thank you."

"I have one of your bridles and just love it. Cheers"

"I purchased one of your pads not to long ago for my self and absolutely love it. [I] found your staff really nice and helpful!"

"Received my custom saddle pad last week and I am impressed. The purple with blue writing looks fantastic and the quality is exceptional."

"Saddlecloths have arrived and look fantastic!!! Thanks for everyone's hard work."

"Thank you, my leather curb strap arrived today and I am very pleased with the quality of both the workmanship and the leather. I look forward to using it on my harness ponies bit."

"Congrats on a superb catalogue. The products I have purchased in the past are still in excellent condition, made of high quality."

"Hello, thank you, love the hobbles!!!! love themÉ Your products are great and [I] have been asked where I got my hobbles from."

"[I] am back for another beautiful bridle for a new horse : ) Keep up the great work!"

"Love my bag, thank you so much!"

"The belt arrived yesterday, husband is ecstatic! It's a knockout."

"Just like to let you know how happy I am with my Slimline saddle pad I purchased from you in May. Working at a feedlot and [I am] on my horses for 10-12 hours/day, I have tried a few saddle pads from different manufacturers but found that nothing comes close to the pad I got from you. I will defini...

“Product was delivered on time and consistent with description. I would buy again from Angus Barrett.”

"The bridle I bought last year is my favourite bridle in the WORLD. I save a bit of money each year so I can buy one thing from your saddlery at either equidays or [the] field days."

"Australia's Louis Vuitton in the making. I've watched him for years now, his workmanship speaks for itself. A bit like RM Williams before he was famous. Pick it up, feel the weight and you have to buy it."

"We love the quality of your leather! It's so soft. Beautiful quality."

"The quality of your leather is outstanding! BUT it's also about the amazing craftsmenship skills & perfection that you guys continue to deliver!! Love love my bridle, hobbles & serving hobbles! Quality A+"

"Hey, I just get the belt. It fit him perfectly ! Thank you for your help. Kind regards. "

"They have arrived and look fabulous! Thanks so much, Regards "

"I won the halter and lead set that you donated for the Juvenile Campdraft at Cumnock. I would just like to say a huge Thank you; they are defiantly the best halters we have! Thanks "

"Hi Tess, Thankyou so much for sending through our tax invoice so quickly. Hope that the rest of the year is a very successful year for ABS. Each year I pop into your AgQuip stall & purchase goods for our 4 girls Christmas gifts & each year there are smiles all around!! Thankyou ABS for su...

"Hi Kate, The halter arrived & fits great!! I have the other one packaged & ready to post off today. Thank you again for another fantastic quality piece of horse equipment! Look forward to purchasing more items from Angus Barrett Saddlery in the future!"

"Just want to send another thank you for your service. I received my hobble and chain set and am very happy with them. The quality of your products are amazing and I love my hand written note every time I receive an order. Thanks again Amy "

"I have a bridle made by Angus Barrett. It is the most softest leather and lovely bridle."

"Nice man, makes good gear"

"Thank you for sending your product newsletter every now and again to me, as well as the comprehensive product catalogues that I get in the mail every season. It is very exciting when I get something in the mail from you as I know it will be a great read and even better browsing. I truly admire yo...

"I had the privilege of having lunch with Angus Barrett at Beef Week this year and I now have an amazing hand crafted belt from him. An inspiring guy with a great passion for making the highest quality gear. Check out his shop if you are in Orange, NSW."

"Hi Nic, Many thanks for the quick response in sending my new belt. I am very satisfied with the belt, it arrived in time for me to ware to our yearly horse race day. "

"I have been riding my young green horse with my Secret Plait Spit Six Foot Reins I purchased from Angus Barrett Saddlery. I absolutely love them. They are made from beautiful leather that is soft to the touch. The reins are perfectly weighted so where you set them is where they stay. There is no ad...

"I recently purchased a set of Secret Plait Split Reins from Angus Barrett Saddlery. I have been riding heaps lately and must say how happy I am with these reins. They are made out of leather that is of top quality and very soft to the touch. The reins are perfectly weighted, so when you set off on ...

"Thanks for my beautiful new bridle and slobber straps which I received today! Will be posting a picture when I get my new reins later in the month"

"Mine came in the mail today and I love them. Thank you. Kind regards"

"Hi Sarah, Just a quick note to say thanks for the new knife. You can tell that the quality is much better than the Uncle Henry. Much appreciated. I will post the Uncle Henry back to you today. The split reins and German martingale are doing a great job as well. Been using them on a few differ...

"Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for your quick delivery of my order and attention to detail from Wendy. The hand written note just goes to show how much pride you have in your work and this means so much to me. Although I only purchased something small, it was wrapped beautifully and I felt loo...

"Thanks for your help. Can't tell you enough how impressed I am! Regards Simon"

"Good Morning Kate, Just wanted to email because I received my quick release hobbles today and I’m over the moon with the quality of the leather and the attention to detail. They are much nicer and of higher quality than I expected. I’ll definitely be back for future purchases from Angus B...

"Got it today, BIG Thankyou for the great service !!!! You have made one little girls day..... it was all she wanted for her father for fathers day !!!! Many thanks Tamara"

"We are so proud of our purchases from your company, we get sooo many comments on the bridles that are so lovely and the quality is so good. Thank you for supplying such quality goods...[The] workmanship is fantastic. Thank you again."

"We gave a pair of serving hobbles a workout yesterday and they were fabulous! Strong and tough and she could walk but not kick. Well done" 

“To: Angus Barrett and team I would sincerely like to thank you for your generous support towards the running of our recent 19th annual Campdraft held on Alan & Leanne Mitchell’s property at Wonthaggi. Your bridle was greatly admired by all. It was won by Ken Boulton riding Cani, after a run-o...

"Emugully Meiba aka Elle looks stunning in her new bridle set."

"So so happy with my new La Pin bridle from Angus Barrett!"

“Just wanted to say Thank you. The saddle pad and leather goods are lovely.”

“Thanks very much for the excellent service. See you at Tamworth for the Landmark Classic.”

“Received this morning due to post office closures. Very impressed with product quality. Thank you kindly for the follow up.”

"Hi Rach Matthew was very happy with the saddle cloth. Thank you so much. Happy New Year.”

"Thank you Kate and the team at Angus Barrett for Seaspray's personalised bridle. I think Seaspray liked his Chrissy present."

“Love my new bridle and reins. Beautiful leather and excellent customer service.”

"Many thanks for sending all the gear up to Sam & I...it all made it before Christmas which was amazing. Everyone LOVED their bridles etc."

"My daughter bought me the saddle bag [and] I just love it."

"Hi, I ordered a bridle for my husband a week ago, brass braided browband sure fit. It arrived in time for xmas and he is absolutely delighted with it, it is absolutely beautiful, the quality is unbelievable. I will be ordering one for myself in the near future. Cheerio"

“Thank you Rachel, arrived in time for Christmas. Beautiful"

"Hi Kate. Just letting you know that I received delivery of the swag at 7.30am this morning. Fantastic service. Many thanks."

"Hi guys, A few pics of the bridle and reins my daughter bought from you guys before show season. Thought you would appreciate a few pics of them in use. We love your products and tell everyone about them. We hope to see you guys back at Field-days and Equidays in New Zealand next year."

"What do I think about Angus Barrett Saddlery……..yeah, I’ll tell you…..if you’re not a happy customer neither is Angus. Outstanding quality products with a backup service second to none. All the staff are friendly with a caring attitude and will go to those extra lengths to make sure even...

"Thank you so much Angus and the team for accommodating my horses giant head and sending over replacement straps to New Zealand"

“I have just received my order and I wanted to say thank you very much for: Speedy Delivery Fantastic Products I especially love my bridle it is going to look so good on my pally filly. Thank you once again. Hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year. Kind Regards Very Happy Customer”

“Hi, just to let you know the parcel arrived today. Thank you for your quick response this morning. Excellent service.”

"Hi Kate, nice to meet you at EQ. The bridle looks fabulous. Well done. Best wishes for a happy prosperous Christmas and 2015 Yours sincerely Aileen"

"Love the new cutter saddle pad, very good quality and so soft"

"I bought a belt from you and I am very happy with the quality. Thanks great job"

“I saw a pair of your weighted reins at a horse breakers property and they are the best thing since sliced bread.”

“My harness trainer really liked the simple concept and workmanship of the quick release hobbles, I am getting the large ones for him for Christmas... I love the craftsmanship as well and the simplicity of design. It has to be that of a master."

"All I can say is fantastic service and that’s why I always use your quality products. Thanks again.”

"Hi Angus Just a quick message to say I received the bridle today and it is a great product fits the horse perfectly. Cheers"

“Hi Team, I have been meaning to contact you for quite some months now to say thank you. I ordered three saddle blankets from you back in July and was very impressed by your customer service. You team were incredibly helpful and personable. I was amazed at how quickly you completed the saddle bl...

“Hi Angus, Wendy & Team Just wanted to say how thrilled I am with my bridle and 6ft split reins that arrived via express post today! I hadn’t heard of your company (forgive me I’m Victorian!) when I put ‘quality split reins’ into a google search on Monday, but I can tell you I’ll be a c...

"I received my bridle and split reins by express post today! Very impressed with the quality and service!"

"Just thought I'd send a quick email to let you know how impressed we've been with your tie up collar - fantastic quality & super strong and the fast postage and service was great too. I now always have it on my young horse when he's tied up and will be using it at competitions, etc as well. Thanks"...

"Hello Tegan & Kate Thank you both for your efforts to send me belts ordered. They have arrived safely & I’m absolutely delighted with workmanship, styling and size. Will make a wonderful birthday present later this month for my husband, Ian. Intend to order more for other family members once I ...

"Hi Angus, I just wanted to let you know how extremely happy I am with the bridle I purchased from you 5 years ago! It is still my favourite, still so soft, still in top condition! Just simply incredible quality! & it is still a classy piece of craftsmanship! I am a very impressed customer! Kind R...

"Hi Tegan. I received the belts. Thanks, they are very good, much better than I expected. The red & black is very striking in pattern. Thanks again."

"Thank you so much for the fabulous plaited belt we bought today at AgQuip. It was a bit of a fight to get our 2 year old to take it off for bed! Thanks again, Kim"

"Trophy belt arrived today from Angus Barrett Saddlery from the finals of Landmark Classic , have to say the nicest belt ever owned. Thanks Angus"

"Thank you to Angus Barrett saddlery, it's beautiful!!"

"Hi Kate and Angus - just a quick note to say how much I love my new belt. We hope that the rest of the Fieldays goes well and that more of us Kiwis switch on to your fantastic gear."

"Thanks to everyone at Angus Barrett Saddlery for making me my woolen saddle blanket, it's fantastic!"

"Loving the new saddle pad!"

"[Saddle Pad] I can't remember how long ago I purchased the saddle cloth but it was a long time ago and it's still scrubs up clean and padded.!"

"I just got back from New Zealand to discover a large package waiting for me from Angus Barrett - very exciting! Thanks for your note and I'm very happy with all of the items I ordered! The high quality of the leather and workmanship is obvious and the bridles with the braided brow bands are especi...

“Just a quick note to say thank you for your great service and quality product. I received the saddle pad in time for the clinic and it was brilliant- the saddle pad allows for ‘feel’ with protection- so the horse is happy and I maintain in contact. I love it- the first day of the clinic it ...

"G'day Angus. I bought a hobble belt from you at 2010 emerald Ag show. It will last me the rest of my life. No worries about that! I've never seen your quality and workmanship matched yet! And I'm bloody sure I never will either! Keep up the great work mate!"

"Thanks guys! Just want to say how impressed we are with your products and service! I tell people all the time about you guys."

"I just wanted to send a quick email regarding the cotton reins that I recently purchased. My mum also purchased the same reins at the Paradise Lagoons camp draft earlier this year in Rockhampton. We took our boys trail riding last weekend, both days and finally got to use the reins for the first ti...

“Absolutely in love with Angus Barrett Saddlery. Great top shelf gear for everyone – station work, stock work, camp drafting, everything. Love the designs, workmanship and quality materials used. Well done you guys”.

“Hi, I am just writing to thank you for the beautiful station bridle I received for my daughter’s birthday. She already has one of your bridles so now she has two! The workmanship is outstanding with superb quality leather. Thank you again and I received a beautiful catalogue in the mail too�...

"Just a quick message to say thank you for the spur straps. They are perfect! Postage was quick and I appreciated your helpful service!!!! Thank you!"

"I recently checked out Angus Barrett Saddlery at the 2013 Sydney Equitana and was very impressed with their standard of products and service. Everyone this is top shelf leather horse gear, made from top materials and made to last. There is a great sense of the personal touch from Angus himself, whi...

"Went to Equitana yesterday, visited your store, absolutely loved your gear"

"Nice products, best quality!"

"Thank you so much for the Saddle blanket, I received it this morning!! We are always very happy with our purchases and excellent service from you!!!!."

"Love your work Angus..... Recently received a beautiful bridle and reins as a present and they are awesome.... Very impressed...."

"I received the station bridle yesterday in the mail and just wanted to let you how extremely happy we are with it. The quality is outstanding and the leather is such a lovely colour my husband couldn't be happier with it! Thank you!"

"If you're in need of high quality life lasting leather gear inc. bridles, reins and belts as well as heavy duty tying up head collars etc. Angus Barrett Saddlery is the place to go."

"I've brought Angus Barrett products in the past and I've recently bought the woollen saddle pad. It is fantastic, it fits and moulded to my horses back, it is tough, it looks good its hand made, its local and Angus Barett makes the best equine products on the market . I love the pad and it will las...

"Love The quality of work with the horse in mind!"

"Hi Angus & Wendy, Got the reins today. They feel fantastic thankyou. Just what I was hoping for. Keep up the great work."

"Just wanted to let you know I received the reins and they are great! I’ve used them about 5 times now & I love them. The quality is fantastic & the rawhide through the ends really does make them hang really well. So glad I rang you & ordered a pair."

"Quality products and fantastic service always eager to put your dreams into reality"

“Hi Sarah, I received the station bridle yesterday in the mail and just wanted to let you how extremely happy we are with it. The quality is outstanding and the leather is such a lovely colour, my husband couldn’t be happier with it. Thank you!”

"Just letting you know that my saddle pad was received on Friday. Thankyou for your help and excellent service."

"I just wanted to let you know that i am extremely happy with the belts I ordered. The build quality is the best I have seen and I have been looking for some time now. Also, thanks so much for wrapping the present. I hope my father will like it as much as I like mine. I may even end up ordering som...

"The gear has just arrived and it’s all absolutely beautiful. Will definitely pass it on to friends and family. Fabulous stuff, great work."

"Angus has the softest western reins they are so nice, if i needed some i would definitely buy these and were a good price too. I called in a few weeks ago and the shop is beautiful well worth a look, and the horses on the roof are truly amazing!"

"Love their reins & leatherwork!"

"Your work is just stunning!!"

"Thanks for your help, your leather work is fantastic and the new shop is amazing!"

"Everybody loved the bridle and thought that quality was outstanding! And Dad, well, it's safe to say he LOVED it! He opened the bag and held it up and was speechless... He thought the browband was amazing and even got a bit teary at the thought he had his own custom bridle... It only took a few day...

"Hi Guys, Just wanted to let you know that the bridles that I bought a while back now are GREAT!!! I've only in the last 2 weeks been using them as I have a young horse and have only just mouthed her. I've had so many positive comments about the bridles, especially the La Pin. They are both wonderfu...

"Thank you very much for posting the reins so quickly. I was given a pair of Angus Barrett [split] reins last year as a present and they are the most impressive reins that I have ever used. I am always chasing reins that are weighted correctly. I find alot of reins are either too big for my hands ...

"Many thanks for fulfilling my order so promptly, only a few days, this is excellent customer service. The gear is all I expected, great leather, well made and beautifully oiled. Well done."

"Just want to let you know how happy my friend Kim and I were with the service we received from Wendy. We were asking all sorts of questions about your saddle pads and she was so helpful. Nothing was a problem. We received our saddle pads promptly and are very happy with them. I have a mare that can...

"I would like to complement you, Angus on your wonderful saddle pads. After hearing you speak on ABC radio one day, I was fascinated by your description of your woollen saddle pads. I had a mare that continually was being rubbed by any saddle that I put on her back so I decided to order one of your ...

"Fantastic produce and the best quality ever - thank you"

"Hi Wendy, Would like to say thankyou for your help yesterday, it was much appreciated and I love your products that I have bought so far. I’m sure there will be more! Regards"

"Hi Wendy The hobbles...were exceptional Cheers Leann"

"Thankyou Wendy, My belt is wonderful and I was happy with the service and the time for shipping I couldn't sing your praises anymore. Great work :) Tara"

"Thank you Angus my parcel arrived today & I am really happy! I am definitely sure my husband will be too with his Christmas gift!"

“Couldn’t be happier with the reins I bought. Your guy was very helpful and knew exactly what I was after.”

"Wendy, I purchased a saddle pad off you in May and I absolutely love it.  Also my partner and I visited Angus in his stall at Equitana last year and bought 2 sets of reins and I would never use anything else.  They are wonderful.  We are starting an embryo transfer program at work and needed a ...

"Hi Guys! Just wanted to let you know that my Bridles arrived today and I'm extremely happy. I'am yet to mouth my young mare, which will be in the next few weeks. But when I do I can't wait to use these wonderful soft bridles and let you know how I go. Will also send some pics :) Thanks very much!" ...

"Hi Guys! Just wanted to let you know that my Bridles arrived today and I'm extremely happy...I can't wait to use these wonderful soft bridles...Thanks very much!"

"Hello Wendy Many thanks for the invitation. I used [my serving hobbles]…throughout last breeding season and one mare was particularly aggressive during the one and only day of her season and I am certain [she] would have crippled my stallion had I not used the hobbles…They are beautifully mad...

"...as a professional in the industry of camp drafting and it's surrounds, using quality saddlery goes hand in hand with the quality of my job and the presentation of my horses in competition. Angus Barrett saddlery provides me with the reliable and aesthetically professional gear I need and want as...

"[We] love our felt pads"

"I bought one of your breastplates at Paradise Lagoon´s this year. I shipped it over to Germany and still love it! It fits my horse perfectly and always reminds me of a great time in Australia. Thanks a lot for that."

"...always happy with your work and products…"

"We are very happy with our recent purchases! Pliers pouch great, Bridles great, Reins great, Saddle cloth great, Hobbles great, Belt great..."

“Very happy with the service… and very happy with the quality. It’s very hard to find good quality leather goods…”

“I purchased the medium canvas bag as a gift for my father. He loves it! My husband bought one from you a few years ago at Ag Quip and he is really happy with his bag too and it's still going strong.”

“Loved the products that you make. Have told all my friends where I got them from...”

“We loved the product.”

“Unreal. Always great quality products from your business is why we keep buying from you.”

"...we are very happy with your products they are very good quality.”

“...bought a bridle and some reins off you earlier in the year and am very happy with the quality of them.”

“Very happy with the spur straps that I purchased off you, thank you. Will definitely be back again.”

“Very happy with your service and products. The neck collar is fantastic quality and easy to use on my colt at campdrafts.”

“All good, saddle rugs are awesome, want more...”

“Love the bridle, and hope to get one of your special ones in the future.”

“…Beautiful quality…bridle and belt I bought are wonderful…photos on your site are wonderful...”

“We are very happy with all our products and continually marvel at the softness and ease of cleaning you leather products.”

“All products I have purchased have been of great quality and functionality.”

"I have used and tried all sorts of reins over a long time and I wouldn’t, and in fact use any other than the than the type I bought from Angus Barrett. When I have to jump on a horse somewhere for someone for whatever reason it just doesn’t feel right holding onto other types of reins...Great p...

“Product was delivered on time and consistent with description. I would buy again from Angus Barrett.”

“I was really happy with the service & reins, spur straps & bridle I bought late last year & early this year.”

“I am very happy with my saddle pad; I have seen them around at drafts for quite some time now and have been meaning to get on for a while. I was very impressed with the quick service also.”

“Spoke to Angus and purchased a beautiful bridle which I am very happy with! [I] will certainly purchase from you again. Thank you!”

"They work a treat – thanks very much"

"Hi Angus, Just wanted to sent you a quick pic of your work in action, attached is a photo of Willow in the bridle, it has come up very well. Again was very impressed with your work and I look forward to dealing with you again in the future. Regards,"

"Thankyou for such wonderful service."