This is Just Wrong

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 wonder for [...]

Saddlemaking Video: Start to Finish

The saddlemaking process is fascinating and complex. Keith Valley, an accomplished saddle maker, has created this wonderful time lapse photo slide show that documents the making of a saddle from start to finish.
This is definitely a “must-see” for western riding enthusiasts.
If you’re interested in learning more about saddlemaking, you’ll also want to check out Keith’s [...]

Plastic Western Saddles?

Sound crazy? Well, it’s true. During a short period of time in the 1940’s, the All Western Plastics Company in Nebraska produced plastic saddles.
It was a short-lived venture with only 65 saddles produced, but they are a highly collectible item. Wyoming rancher, Tom Harrower, owns 46 of them and is always on the hunt for [...]

Big Horn Lives On?

A month or so ago I announced that Big Horn had shut their doors. Now it appears that they might yet live. Word is that American Saddlery will be purchasing Big Horn or certain of their assets. It’s not clear yet what that purchase will mean for the Big Horn brand, but it appears that [...]

Announcing the Launch of the English Saddle Guide!

We’ve received a number of requests for an English version of the Western Saddle Guide that we’ve ignored for some time now. Afterall, we’re cowgirls and cowboys!
But it became clear that the English side was really missing a comprehensive resource such as the Western Saddle Guide. So, we partnered with some knowledgeable folk from the [...]

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