General Saddle Topics

February 27, 2007

  • Jeremiah Watt: Saddle Maker and Blogger

    Jeremiah Watt is one of the top western saddle makers working today. His saddle and silver work is truly amazing. And it turns out that Jeremiah is a bit of a computer geek, too. (…)

February 14, 2007

  • Western Saddle History . . . Finally

    I've finally created a section on the Western Saddle Guide site about the History of the Western Saddle.  I'm a bit embarrassed that it's taken me this long to write about a topic that's so central to a site all about the western saddle. (…)

November 27, 2006

  • Choosing a Saddle Is About More Than Looks

    Choosing the right saddle takes some thought. Many of us (my hand raised) have a tendency to fall in love with the look of a saddle without really thinking about whether it would best fit our needs. (…)

November 14, 2006

  • Coveting a Custom Saddle

    A friend called me the other day and he was just bubbling. He had just received the custom saddle that he had ordered several years ago, and it was worth the wait. (…)

October 22, 2006

  • Saddle Photos and Stories

    I really enjoy seeing photos and hearing the stories about the saddles folks are riding or making. That got me to thinking that other folks would enjoy seeing and reading about them, too. (…)

October 12, 2006

  • Western Saddle Brands: Which Ones Are the Best?

    We're often asked which are the best western saddle brands. Not an easy question to answer as so many issues factor in. We find that pricing is a pretty good indicator of quality. (…)

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