KENT Saddlery will be featured on an upcoming episode of Network Ten’s Totally Wild programme.
The children’s TV series has been a long time staple of the network and the team visited Kent Saddlery in Stanthorpe to film a segment.
Totally Wild’s Stacey Thomson, or Ranger Stacey, has been on the show since 1992 and she interviewed saddle maker Ben Kent. They talked about how saddles are made and how they are custom-fitted for the horse and rider.
Ben demonstrated how riders are measured for the saddles, how photos are taken of the horse, along with a template of the horse’s wither.
Stacey tried hand-stitching during the visit and had a ride on Kent Saddlery’s horse, Albert, through the saddlery’s resting yards.
Ben said it was a great experience for the business.
“Stacey and her crew, Glen and Peter, were great to work with, and obviousely enjoy their jobs,” he said.
“I remember Stacey as ‘Ranger Stacey’ from when I was young, so it was cool to have the opportunity to meet her.”
The segment is expected air in the next few months.
