What Started as a passion, Developed to a business.

‘‘From a very young age, I was always outdoors, I was taught the values of nature and the importance of stewardship and the role we play in having a symbiotic relationship with the land around us. Hunting and fishing was a common past time for me, Its was an important part of our lives, not only for food, but for the land itself.

I always had an attentiveness for taxidermy, the preservation of hides and the somewhat, primitive practices. For me taxidermy was not a trophy, It is a way to preserve the stunning beauty of mother natures work, a way to share these species with others who may not otherwise bear witness to it, and a way of teaching and learning.

I was raised with strict moral values when it came to hunting, the welfare of the quarry, and the ethicality of my practices. We were raised to only take what is needed, and waste none, So hide tanning and skull preservation was an important part for me. Not only was it my way of ensuring as little went to waste, It was also my way of keeping a physical part of that moment in time.

Tucked away in my garden shed is where I began, processing hides and skulls that I had harvested. After quite some time, lots of learning, and many failed attempts, I was finally creating hides and skulls that I was proud of. Mostly this was all personal, but after I had assimilated myself with the processes, and felt somewhat confident, I began to process items for close friends and relatives, and slowly, this grew, and grew, getting further afield to where we are today!

We have proudly grown into a business that is privileged to be able to supply an ever changing catalogue of items including commissioned pieces, pieces by other local artist’s as-well as trade that we buy and sell to all corners of the globe. We have the pleasure to work with a varied clientele Including Private collectors, Museums, TV & Film, Restaurants, and commercial clients to name a few. Our customers priorities come before our own, We work diligently to provide our customers the best possible products and experiences no matter where, who, or what you are.

At the end of the day, we know and appreciate the fact that our business has, can, and will only survive with the support of our customers, For that, we will always be grateful.

Josh Burr - Director Horns & Hides