Markey Saddlery

y from 1957 to 1975, and rode more than 500 winners in his career. He is from a racing family. His father Vince Markey was a jockey firstly, later becoming a successful horse trainer in Brisbane. Two of Ray’s brothers also rode as jockeys, Cecil and Danny Markey. Ray’s Grandfather on his mothers side of the family, Burt Studders, also rode as a jockey and later became a horse trainer. Whilst awaiting his broken leg to knit, Ray was taught the saddlery trade by his friend Chris Day. He never returned to the saddle, moving into partnership with his wife and forming Markey Saddlery. One of their first clients was the legendary horse trainer T.J. Smith. Markey Saddlery currently supply the majority of Sydney’s leading horse trainers and jockeys, and have an extensive interstate and overseas clientel. Apart from retailing, Markey Saddlery also manufacture and wholesale the majority of their products, both in Australia and overseas. You are welcome to make any trade enquiries via the contact section.