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The Western Saddle: A Cowboy’s Most Prized Possession

Saddle Sense — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:17:10 +0000

For a working cowboy in the old American West, a saddle was his most prized possession. Without it, he couldn’t work. So a cowboy might wager away his gun, his spurs, or even his boots, but never his saddle. In the old west, horses were plentiful and cheap. A good saddle was neither. The song, [...]

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Custom Saddle Pricing

Saddle Sense — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:17:09 +0000

If you’ve ever pined for a quality custom saddle made just for you, to your exact specifications, you’ve probably discovered that they don’t come cheap. Quality custom saddles that use quality materials (i.e. wood tree, premium leather, stainless steel or brass hardware) and quality craftsmanship techniques with no shortcuts, and are created by an experienced [...]

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Eclectic Horseman’s Saddle Classifieds

Saddle Sense — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:43:51 +0000

If you’re a fan of the buckaroo style saddle and are looking to buy one used, then make sure to check out Eclectic Horseman’s website. They have a classified section where there are usually a number of high quality used buckaroo style saddles. These aren’t inexpensive saddles – usually running $2000 and up – but [...]

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The Cinching Stretch

Saddle Sense — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:09:31 +0000

After you’ve finished tightening your cinch (Make sure to read about the proper way to cinch a horse), there’s one more step to ensure your horse’s comfort and prevent saddle sores. That’s the Cinching Stretch. Lift and gradually stretch each front leg out in front as far as your horse will allow. If you’re doing [...]

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Weather Extremes Are Hard on Horse Tack

Saddle Sense — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:51:28 +0000

As the weather starts to turn warm, it’s time to think about some extra TLC for your tack. While leather and synthetic tack will survive climate extremes – cold and heat, dampness and dryness – it won’t thrive in those types of extremes. If you want your tack to last as long as possible and [...]

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Can You Oil a Saddle Too Much?

Saddle Sense — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:16:22 +0000

The answer to this important question is an emphatic YES. Over time, excessive application of oil will break down the fibers in the leather and weaken it. Leather does need oil, but much less than most folks think. Applying a good coat of oil once a year will usually be sufficient. On the other hand, [...]

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Slippery Saddles

Saddle Sense — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:56:54 +0000

I receive a fair amount of mail asking me what causes slippery saddles and how to deal with them. I have to be a bit delicate in my answer because the culprit is invariably a low quality saddle. Slippery saddles are almost always caused by a finish that some saddle manufacturers put on their saddles. [...]

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This is Just Wrong

Saddle Sense — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:39:36 +0000

Some might call me old fashioned, but for me the beauty and craftsmanship of western saddles lies in their tradition. I can live with some of the advances in saddle technology and design, but there is a line that should not be crossed. That line was crossed with this saddle. I found this blue suede [...]

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