Ron’s two great passions are leatherwork and traditional bush heritage. These he combines to make a range of traditional bush leather goods.

Born in Broken Hill, Ron trained as a painter and sign writer before turning to a career with leather. Having been on the committee of a number horse organisations as well as a competitor Ron has spent many years involved in the horse industry.

With an eye for detail and a passion for quality Ron produces a range of traditional bush leather goods made to be used by the men and women who live and work in the harsh outback of Australia.

Ron is very passionate about preserving our bush leather craft skills and seldom misses an opportunity to discuss his craft with visitors. He often offers encouragement and advice to the many school children in the area with their leather projects.

Much to Liz and Rosie’s dismay Ron is also the ideas man, promotions officer and generally the person who messes up the paperwork, does things his way and creates the majority of office problems that they have to solve.

Liz is the behind the scenes person. She tackles the mountains of paper work, pays the bills, (and the wages), and generally does all the thankless jobs involved in owning and running a business.

 Born in the mining town of Broken Hill, Liz graduated high school before pursuing a secretarial career. Liz spent many years as a managerial secretary in a number of global companies before starting Outback Whips and Leather with her husband Ron.

Although you may not see her behind the counter very often, or making leather goods, Liz’s years of study, office management skills and computer expertise is what keeps this business operating smoothly.

Rosie is the retail guru at Outback Whips and Leather. She’s the one that knows what’s in stock, where it is and what colours and sizes it comes in. If we don’t have it Rosie generally knows where we can get it.

 At Outback Whips and Leather we are often the bush telegraph for the outback communities and Rosie can normally tell you what horse events are happening, who got married, engaged, or had a baby and any events on the social calendar for hundreds of kilometres in any direction.

Growing up in the outback mining town of Leigh Creek Rosie has spent most of her life around horses. From galloping around the outback to her current interests of dressage and turnout events Rosie has a good understanding of most riding styles. Although Rosie takes her English competitions very seriously she rarely misses an opportunity to trot out the old grey mare for a bit of fun and speed in the novelty events.

From boots to hats, clothing to saddlery Rosie has her finger on the pulse and will do all in her power to ensure you get what you’re after.