BRIDLE MAKING WORKSHOP | SARINA
Saturday 24th October 2026
8:00am – 4:30pm
Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club | Sarina Showgrounds.
*BOOKINGS CLOSE: October 20th
Come spend the day learning the foundations of traditional leather tack making and create your very own leather headstall from start to finish.
Choose between a Plain Browband Headstall or Plain One Ear Headstall when booking.
No leathercraft experience is required. Everything you need is supplied, so bring yourself, your willingness to learn and come enjoy a day with like-minded people.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
You'll be guided step-by-step through the process of constructing your headstall using traditional leatherworking techniques, including:
• Leather selection and preparation
• Measuring and laying out components
• Trimming and punching leather
• Edge bevelling and burnishing
• Setting hardware
• Traditional hand stitching
• Tying saddlery knots
• Conditioning and finishing your leatherwork
At the end of the day, you'll take home a completed, functional leather headstall made by you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Premium leather and quality hardware
• Individual leatherworking tool kit for use during the workshop
• All additional tools and equipment
• Artisan & Lær apron to wear for the day
• Step-by-step instruction and guidance
• Smoko, tea and coffee
BYO lunch and water bottle.
ABOUT THE VENUE
A big thank you to Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club (SWPEC) for kindly opening their clubhouse to us for the day.
You do not need to be a SWPEC member to attend.
SWPEC run a great variety of horse events and activities throughout the year for different disciplines and experience levels. Have a chat with some of their committee members on the day to learn more about the club and what they have to offer.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This workshop is best suited to adults and older high school students who can work independently between demonstrations.
Recommended age: 16+
Ages 16–17: Must attend with a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18+ who has their own fully paid workshop booking.
Minimum Ages 14–15: May attend only when accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18+ who has their own fully paid workshop booking.
Under 14: Strictly not permitted to attend.
IMPORTANT: These are strict, non-negotiable safety requirements due to the use of extremely sharp leatherworking tools, hammers and other potentially hazardous equipment.
All parents, guardians and support persons attending must be fully paid participants. No spectators or non-participating attendees are permitted due to limited workbench space and safety requirements.
Please read all workshop information and conditions carefully before booking.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club, Sarina Showgrounds
Places: Limited to 10 participants
Bookings are first in, first served.
Once your booking has been paid, your Workshop Information Pack will be emailed directly to you. Please check your junk/spam folder if it doesn't arrive in your inbox.
Everything required to make your headstall is included in the workshop price.
BRIDLE MAKING WORKSHOP | SARINA
Saturday 24th October 2026
8:00am – 4:30pm
Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club | Sarina Showgrounds.
*BOOKINGS CLOSE: October 20th
Come spend the day learning the foundations of traditional leather tack making and create your very own leather headstall from start to finish.
Choose between a Plain Browband Headstall or Plain One Ear Headstall when booking.
No leathercraft experience is required. Everything you need is supplied, so bring yourself, your willingness to learn and come enjoy a day with like-minded people.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
You'll be guided step-by-step through the process of constructing your headstall using traditional leatherworking techniques, including:
• Leather selection and preparation
• Measuring and laying out components
• Trimming and punching leather
• Edge bevelling and burnishing
• Setting hardware
• Traditional hand stitching
• Tying saddlery knots
• Conditioning and finishing your leatherwork
At the end of the day, you'll take home a completed, functional leather headstall made by you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Premium leather and quality hardware
• Individual leatherworking tool kit for use during the workshop
• All additional tools and equipment
• Artisan & Lær apron to wear for the day
• Step-by-step instruction and guidance
• Smoko, tea and coffee
BYO lunch and water bottle.
ABOUT THE VENUE
A big thank you to Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club (SWPEC) for kindly opening their clubhouse to us for the day.
You do not need to be a SWPEC member to attend.
SWPEC run a great variety of horse events and activities throughout the year for different disciplines and experience levels. Have a chat with some of their committee members on the day to learn more about the club and what they have to offer.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This workshop is best suited to adults and older high school students who can work independently between demonstrations.
Recommended age: 16+
Ages 16–17: Must attend with a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18+ who has their own fully paid workshop booking.
Minimum Ages 14–15: May attend only when accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 18+ who has their own fully paid workshop booking.
Under 14: Strictly not permitted to attend.
IMPORTANT: These are strict, non-negotiable safety requirements due to the use of extremely sharp leatherworking tools, hammers and other potentially hazardous equipment.
All parents, guardians and support persons attending must be fully paid participants. No spectators or non-participating attendees are permitted due to limited workbench space and safety requirements.
Please read all workshop information and conditions carefully before booking.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Sarina Western Performance & Equestrian Club, Sarina Showgrounds
Places: Limited to 10 participants
Bookings are first in, first served.
Once your booking has been paid, your Workshop Information Pack will be emailed directly to you. Please check your junk/spam folder if it doesn't arrive in your inbox.
Everything required to make your headstall is included in the workshop price.
