Our Classes

Introduction to saddlemaking and tooling. A five week course where you learn basic saddlemaking, tooling and carving techniques and the class includes all materials (leather, tree and hardware) to complete a basic saddle which you tool. You take the saddle with you upon completion and it has a value up to $2,900. The tuition for … Continue reading →

A good fitting saddle

A saddle is only as good as the tree under it. And without a top quality tree, life for the horse and rider will be nothing but a series of sore backs and aching muscles….kind of like when your boots don’t fit quite right. Horses that have been ridden with badly fitting saddles have had … Continue reading →

Some History of the Western Saddle

The western saddle has an interesting history and development. While it is now considered a uniquely American style, its origins can actually be traced back to the Moorish horsemen and warriors of the Dark Ages. When the Moors invaded Spain in the 700’s, they brought with them their own unique style of riding and tack. … Continue reading →