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Keeping history alive with sides saddles and costumes

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Kondoparinga Homestead near Ashbourne is a haven of equestrian history – with its 101 side saddles and rooms full of period costumes.

Owner Sandra Taylor admits her passion for such things is a little eccentric, but it brings her much joy.

“My first side saddle was hanging in the rafters of a dairy at Mount Compass, and the owner was not horsey,” Miss Taylor said.

“I happened to see it,...


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