Hall of Fame

January 14, 2008

• Where to Find Used Western Saddles

  I'm a huge fan of buying saddles used. I'd rather ride a high quality, used saddle than a shiny, new, low quality saddle any day. (…)

January 7, 2008

• Natural Horsemanship Masters

  I'm a big fan of the "natural horsemanship" school of horse training. (…)

December 28, 2007

• Saying Goodbye to a Friend

  My horse, Skip, has been in and out of quite a few different horse herds. While he adapts easily and gets along well, he never was overly attached to any individual horse. (…)

December 9, 2007

• Saddle Brand & Quality: What's the Connection?

  The question we're asked the most by our readers is some version of "Is {fill in the name of a saddle brand} a good brand?" or "What's the best brand for a {fill in a riding activity} saddle?" We so wish that we had a nice simple answer, but saddle quality and suitability is much more complicated than that. (…)

December 2, 2007

• Dale Harwood's "The Art of Saddle Making"

  Dale Harwood is a western saddle making legend. His saddles are the standard that most saddle makers measure themselves against. (…)

October 7, 2007

• Eclectic Horseman

  I subscribe to most of the horse magazines and each month I pore over them. It's amazing how much there is to know. (…)

August 3, 2007

• George Holt - 2007 Saddlemaker of the Year

  Oh, we are busting our buttons here in Dillon, Montana! (…)

May 27, 2007

• How Should You Place a Saddle on the Ground?

  When a saddle isn't on a horse, the best way to store it is on a saddle stand or rack. (…)

May 9, 2007

• Western Saddle Guide Now Available as Printable eBooks!

  We really do listen to what you tell us. (…)

March 24, 2007

• Make Your Own Saddle Stand

  I've received quite a few requests from folks looking for plans for building a saddle stand. I'm no carpenter, but I think I found a set of plans for a stand that even I could build. (…)

March 18, 2007

• Learning With Ray Hunt

  I had the pleasure to work at a ranch that hosted a Ray Hunt clinic a couple of years ago. Ray and Tom Dorrance are considered the founders of the modern natural horsemanship movement. (…)

March 2, 2007

• Winter Riding: Stirrups and Boots

  We've finally gotten some snow here in very dry southwest Montana, so I enjoyed a great ride yesterday. There's nothing like taking your horse for a ride in nice, new powdery snow. (…)

February 25, 2007

• Gadgets: The Kaycee Cutter

  If you're into horses, there's a good chance your a horse gadget nut like I am. I love checking out new products. (…)

February 16, 2007

• The Very Best Resource for Western Saddle Fit

  I would estimate that well over half of the emails and questions I receive are about saddle fit. (…)

January 3, 2007

• Ray Hunt's Wisdom

  I've been enjoying an email exchange with Rich, a new horseman from Canada. (…)

September 29, 2006

• A Buddy Seat For Your Little Buddy

  If you have a little buddy who's not quite ready to ride on their own, a buddy seat may be just the ticket. (…)