Merton Park Equine Mountain Trail Obstacle Course

18/10/2026

Vintage 16" Black Western Saddle – FQHB 7" Gullet. Excellent Tree & Leather (S-S 5490)

A classic, heavy-duty 16" black Western saddle (Serial: s-s 5490 9282-23), originally made during the height of the Western show era. Bought from Flinders Lane Melbourne. While it has some cosmetic vintage wear, structurally it is in fantastic, ride-ready condition.

• Tree: Excellent condition. 100% solid, sound, and safe with absolutely no flex or pops.
• Leather: Excellent condition. High-quality vintage leather that has been well-maintained. It is beautifully pliable, soft, and DURABLE.
• Seat: Approx 16-inch, very comfortable and deep for long hours in the saddle.

(Cosmetic / Wear):
• The silver-plated studs/conchos show wear and fading to the plating from age, making this best suited as a premium trail, pleasure, or training saddle as no longer a top-tier show saddle.
• It will need a new cinch and the leather tie-straps for the conchos replaced (cheap and easy fixes).
This is a beautiful, robust saddle perfect for anyone looking for a bit of bling and comfort on the trails.

2 Owners... many a good Mile has been had.. any many more miles to go for new owner!
Price: $1500 ONO located Violet Town NE Victoria. Ph don't message. 0408 393 035

26/09/2026

OPEN - just call to book a visit!

Violet Town/Boho.

Ph 0408 393 035 to Book.

23/06/2026

13/06/2026

AGISTMENT available at MERTON PARK. Several sized paddocks available.

12/03/2026

Taking Bookings..
WEEKENDS/WEEK DAYS available for HORSEY WEEKENDS at MERTON PARK Equine Mountain Trail Obstacle Course.

Use of all horsey facilities camping and yards included. Trail riding just outside our gate and Pub 5 minutes up the road.

Located Violet Town/Boho
(Disclosure Water Box no longer holds water!) Ph 0408 393 035

11/02/2026

PLEASE PHONE don't text! Ph 0408 393 035

04/02/2026

Acknowledgement and Thanks!
I would like to express a great big THANK YOU to Sam, the Management and suppliers of Strathbogie Ag in Violet Town for providing extensive amounts of product including medical, stock/domestic feeds and fencing products to me for distribution to a very grateful 'survivor' of the recent fires.

I am a pretty loyal person when it comes to suppliers and it certainly comes around when needed. I THANK YOU SINCERELY together we have made a difference.

Support your local:

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Additionally: if anyone knows of anyone that lost their home and is moving into a caravan or shed and requires basics.. I have a couple more packs that I have put together from mums items (dec estate) that are available to help in the short term. Please Phone me: 0408 393 035

11/01/2026

A friend of ours had her property affected by fire.
House and sheds saved by CFA and wind changes and unharmed thank Goodness.
Fences, cut and damaged, alot of her paddocks burnt. Unfortunately
Her fences were not covered by insurance.
I am supplying hay and sundries to get her through the next few weeks.

May I ask if anyone is considering financial donations that could possibly assist her in replacing fencing please reach out.

Ref DONATION
J L Cox and L C Murray
Bsb 06 3791
Acc 11401252

I now have her direct Bank Details

BSB - 063879
Account number - 10047480

Thank you anyone who can assist.

09/01/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT
EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION

MERTON PARK was spared any direct Fire threat over the past few days. WE NOW OFFER HELP .. located Violet Town/Boho.
WE HAVE SEVERAL PADDOCKS available to provide short term agistment (no payment) and grounds for displaced families/persons to be able to camp (caravan/floats/tent) on our property. Admittedly limited dry summer feed but stability in the short term. Hygiene facilities available with communal kitchen in stables. Fridge, microwave, kettle, utensils etc.
Power avail in stable complex only.

This is only offered to those that have been directly effected and cannot return to their property. Stables available for DOG housing. They cannot be off leash.

PLEASE PH .. Lynne.
0408 393 035..