Bates Australia
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Bates Australia is a leading saddle
manufacturer originally established in 1934. Bates Saddlery was formed when Mr. George Bates borrowed $100 from his sister, bought a sewing machine and began to make saddles on the veranda of his home in Perth, Western Australia. Bates Australia is the parent company to Bates Saddles and Wintec
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The family owned business, located in Perth, Western Australia, has successfully expanded into many international markets and can now be found in 36 countries around the world .
Saddle
A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse, but specialized saddles have been created for camels and other creatures...
manufacturer originally established in 1934. Bates Saddlery was formed when Mr. George Bates borrowed $100 from his sister, bought a sewing machine and began to make saddles on the veranda of his home in Perth, Western Australia. Bates Australia is the parent company to Bates Saddles and Wintec
Wintec
Wintec are an Australian saddle manufacturer - the manufacturer of the first synthetic saddles..The company is a subsidiary of Bates Australia, originally established in 1934, and are known for their innovative approach to saddle manufacturing, in particular the synthetic "Wintec"...
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The family owned business, located in Perth, Western Australia, has successfully expanded into many international markets and can now be found in 36 countries around the world .