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Sports & Leisure - Equestrian Business, House & Property For Sale
Taupaki, Auckland, New Zealand
The Business
OK Corral Saddlery in Taupaki was founded 19+ years ago and is one of the oldest businesses in the Kumeu area. We suggest you go to our own developed website at www.okcorral.co.nz and look at the product range. The website is updated regulary when new products arrive or saddles are sold. Improvements to the business were significant over the past 2 years and we have done some exciting things such as importing new saddles direct from Germany and Australia, working with a contact in bringing in very good quality second-hand saddles from the UK (this has certainly uplifted the quality of second-hand saddles in the shop to the degree that it attracts other good quality second-hand saddles from customers to sell on their behalf), building up a good selection of natural horse health products, providing a varied range of feed and supplements and having a good range of new and second-hand gear for horse and rider. Developing our own website has proved to be very successful; particularly with the range of saddles we carry. The business has a strong and regular customer base and is well known in the area.
Other improvements related to the business include upgrading the arena. This was a major job with a priority, as having a good arena for saddle fittings has proved worthwhile. Saddle fittings on the property generate about 50% of the saddle sales. While the fencing contractors were on site, they upgraded the fencing and gates around the shop, improving use and visual effect and then built a holding pen beside the shop. Again, this helps out with saddle fittings, somewhere for visiting horses to be kept while saddles are being assessed for fittings.
We have a huge range of saddles in stock (new and second hand) and pride ourselves in being an 'old time' saddlery with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and personal friendly services. We sell saddles all over New Zealand and with good marketing/advertising are well known in the equestrian world. 
Products / Services
Saddle fittings We work with an independent qualified saddler, who specialises in saddle fitting and can adjust and repack on site. Full repacks are done at her premises. Customers can make appointments to bring their horses here for saddle fittings, and the shop is at the fitter’s disposal to select appropriate saddles. On average, the appointments last for approximately an hour, where the customer can then trial the saddle in our arena. This practice generates about 50% of the saddle sales.
On the other hand, we direct customers to the fitter, where she will visit the customer at home with their horse. In this case, most customers have an idea on what saddle they want and will take saddles from the shop to their home for the appointment. Tailor-made Jackets
Providing the service of tailor-made jackets for customers has proved to be popular. We have found that some customers have purchased jackets in the past that have not fitted very well, due to the fact that the jackets are a standard fit and some customers may be longer or short in the torso or arms, or wider or narrower in the chest or waist. This service provides a well made, comfortable fitting jacket to satisfied customers. Customer Service Good customer service is what really brings the customers back, and we provide this. Being friendly and efficient has helped build a loyal customer base.
Freehold Premises
The shop consists of converted stables and is on the property, about 1 minute's walk from the house. Conveniently located down the driveway from the house, where overheads are at a minimum, eg - power, phone, etc. Plant/shop chattels included in sale - Website
- 2 x Fire extinguishers (regularly serviced)
- 3 tiered filing cabinet
- Telephone/fax machine/copier
- Writing desk
- Work bench
- 2 x display tables
- 4 x plastic chairs
- Canopy over clothing
- Cordless phone
- Fixed roof fan
- Standalone fan
- 4 x notice boards
- 3 x mirrors
- Cash box
- 8 x metal saddle racks mounted on the wall
- Cupboard unit in office
- Cupboard unit in shop
- 4 x standalone shelves
- Electric fence unit (Gallagher)
- Plastic baskets - stock containers
- Alarm system
- Shelving
- 2 x tall black wooden rackers (used for cover stands or saddle stands)
- Assorted stationery
- Feed scales
- Black metal shelves on wheels
- Price gun
- 7 x 4-pronged bridle hooks (suspended from the ceiling)
- Bridle & bit hooks - wall mounted
- Bench top oven
- 4 x signs (reading - 5km; Truck/Float Parking; Sorry, We Are Closed; Whoa - take off muddy boots.)
- Company name - OK Corral Ltd - if purchased as a going concern.
Day to Day Management
Staff
The business is owner operated with casual part-time staff. Hours of Operation
9.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. It is your option whether to open on Sundays. We found with the later closing time that we picked up quite a number of customers on their way home from work could pop in to pick up feed or drop off saddles.
Stock
Saddles - new - Kieffer (German) (dressage only – but can bring in other disciplines if required)
- Passier (German) (dressage trial saddle only – no stock, orders only)
- Bates – (Australian) dressage, jumping & general purpose - trial saddles available from the supplier
- Wintec – (Australian) dressage, jumping & general purpose
- Trainer – (Argentinian) dressage, jumping & general purpose - biggest seller
- Bramham – (English) dressage & general purpose
Horse Covers – new - Weatherbeeta (Australian)
- The Mark Todd Collection ( New Zealand)
- Canta-combo (New Zealand)
- Watson (New Zealand)
- Goodwood (New Zealand)
- Flair (New Zealand)
- Eventor (New Zealand)
- Pessoa
Leather Strapping (bridles, halters, reins, stirrup leathers, girths)
- Stubben (German) (Includes CTD)
- Bates (Australian)
- Kincade (Australian)
- The Mark Todd Collection (English)
- Guardian (New Zealand)
Horse feed & supplements
- Takanini Horse Feed (New Zealand)
- Organic Linseed Pellets (New Zealand)
- Dunstan (New Zealand)
- Mitavite (Australian)
- Pryde (Australian)
Clothing (includes, gloves, helmets, jodphurs, vests, jackets, boots)
- Dublin (Australian)
- Bryer Hill (New Zealand)
- Equeste (New Zealand)
Other items we sell - Grooming gear - eg brushes, shampoos, combs, grooming mits, scissors, razors.
- Health products - herbal tinctures & dry mixes, wormers (herbal & conventional), topical creams.
- A huge variety of bits
- Saddle cloths - eg shaped numnahs, sheep skin items, dressage & all purpose
- Stirrup irons - eg stainless steel, nickle plated, toe stoppers, stirrup treads
- Leather care products - eg tanners oil, leather balm & cleaners
- Arena, stable & feed gear
- Training & lunging gear - eg lunge leads, whips, draw reins, side reins etc
Second-hand Saddles We also have a very good range of second hand saddles, for general purpose, dressage & jumping. These range from leading international brands to locally made, but all are in very good condition. These saddles are sold on behalf of the owners and a commission is charge when a sale is made. Call Alanah Now on 0064 9 810 9523 (day) or 0064 9 810 9931 (evenings) 
The Property (Land & House)
The Land
The land is approximately 13.5 acres, although there is more pasture as it is contoured and not flat. The main pasture consists of rye grass, plantain, kikuyu and some clover. The pasture has been treated with lime and organic seaweed.
Outbuildings include the shop area (converted stables), covered pens, implement and hay storage behind the shop and new sheep pens and race. As mentioned under the business, the arena was upgraded which included a new surface, then river sand and rubber.
The fencing on the property was upgraded and three of the larger paddocks were split up with new fences. New gates were installed and some others repaired. All the wetlands (not covenanted) have been fenced off from stock, but with gate access for maintenance and grazing over the summer period. The electric fencing was also repaired and upgraded and runs off the mains from the shop. Some fence styles were also installed to save some walking time.
Water reticulation was done, installing water troughs and piping in nearly all paddocks, apart from two that are close to the house tap. We have also done extensive planting of trees. This was to provide more shade trees in paddocks for stock, creating a new orchard near the house and planting specimen trees down the driveway to give an ‘avenue’ effect. The paddock and orchard trees have tree guards to protect them from stock.
The Home
The house was extensively extended and renovated four years ago and now has two bedrooms in the main house, separate dining area, lounge and study. A semi-self contained flat with a kitchen, dining room, lounge and bedroom. The second bathroom/toilet is in the main foyer area but is discreet from the main entrance, but easy access from the shop.
We understand the improvements were in the order of $200K and included a new roof, new kitchen, two bathrooms & toilets, new wooden kitchen floor, new carpet throughout, antique fireplace, ceramic tiling, all matching quality light fittings, the foyer area and of course, the attached one bedroom unit. The house is an older timber bungalow with French doors to a balcony plus a good sized entertainment area, again with access from French doors. The interior is decorated in pastel tones with quality draw curtains.
A double garage is also attached to the dwelling.
The improvements we have made to the house are:
- Installing a solar heating panel on the roof for the hot water;
- Installing new cupboards in the kitchen (the previous owner had antique furniture in here and when they moved, they took the units with them); and
- Installing new storage/linen cupboards in the foyer area.
About Taupaki, Auckland
Taupaki is located in north-west Auckland, just north of Henderson. A 7 minute drive to Kumeu township or 10 minutes drive to Westgate shopping centre, located at the end of the north-western motorway. Access to Auckland's CBD is via the north-western motorway and is approximately 25 minutes (non peak period) by car. Other than that, you can commute to the CBD by train, at the Waitakere Railway Station, in Waitakere township, which is approximately 5-10 minutes away.
Taupaki is in the Rodney District Council. It is also classed as part of the Waitakere foothills, being relatively close to the Waitakere Ranges and a comfortable car drive to several west coast beaches, including Bethells, Muriwai and Piha. Taupaki is also a short drive/float to Riverhead Forest, Woodhill Forest, Muriwai Beach and riding tracks in the Waitakere/Bethells area. Taupaki is a small semi-rural community and is relatively close to wineries, cafes and shops. The majority of properties in this area are life-style with a few larger ones classed as 'farmlets'. Taupaki is a good top class area, where some locals commute to the city for work if not working locally. There are several golf courses located nearby, approximately 20-50 minute drive, to Huapai Golf Course, Muriwai Golf Course, Redwood Park Golf Course, South Head Golf Course and Helensville Golf Course. Business-wise, it is well located for equestrian enthusiasts. Servicing pony clubs in the area, such as Henderson, Massey, Redhills, Te Atatu & Whenuapai, although we do have many customers from further afield as well. To find out more about the Taupaki/Kumeu area, click on these links: http://www.kumeuwinecountry.co.nz/
http://www.kumeudistrict.co.nz/
http://kumeuinfo.co.nz/
http://www.kumeushowgrounds.co.nz/
http://tr.nelson.co.nz/tourofthewildwildwest.htm
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