About
Situated on the leafy, tranquil base of Mt Archer in Rockhampton QLD, Fitzroy Tack Room is owned and operated by Mark Tobin. Mark is an avid leather craftsman, with a lifetime of experience in hobby making leather goods such as tack and western accessories.
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All items purchased through our online store are made to order with options to customise your perfect piece. Choose from a range of leather colours, hardware finishes, sizes and even add a personal touch with custom foil or stamped monogramming. If there is something specific you have in mind that you can't find on our online store, please get in touch with us to discuss the possibility – we'd love to help you bring your vision to life.
meet the maker
MARK TOBIN
My first encounter with leather work was in 1973, at 13 years old working for a mate’s family on their dairy farm. They were stud stock producers and presented their cattle in shows and exhibitions, led by the halters we crafted. There was just something about the feel, the smell, and the look of leather that I was drawn to and made leather working an enjoyable experience for me. To make something from leather that was needed and useful meant that it was never a chore.
I then attended Agricultural College, where I continued to practice my leather craft, learning from my mates making anything that we needed and sold. Since then, I’ve worn many hats as a paramedic, ringer, cattle producer and property owner, where I’ve made and repaired tack where needed.
After finishing my professional career as a paramedic, Ag producer and selling our property, I can now dedicate time and effort to enjoying leather craft. I’ve attended courses in Australia and the United States to learn and continue the ever-evolving skills of leather making. I plan to continue to perfect the craft in order to curate the tack and leather goods my customers require.