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Ws saddles I build ranch saddles of all styles and configurations including Wade saddles and swell forks. The tree is a 3B featuring a 3. The show was great and offered not only a great Growing up in California Ginger rescued a baby meadowlark who was quickly named “Quincy”. Congratulations to everyone on some fine work. Here is a Wade just finished for a young cowboy in eastern Washington. It has been well cared for and is light weight. Bob is a veterinarian in Greenville, OH. We went with a Dusty Smith 3B tree with only a 7. Wednesday January 31st 2018 at 3:00 pm is opening night for the Cowcamp Trading Post. Thank you Jodi! Bob and Lisa run a private equestrian center in Apex, NC. It features a flat plate rigging, 15 1/2″ seat, 4 1/2 x 12″ cantle and Guadalajara horn. We We had a booth set up again this year at the Summer Solstice Ranch Roping in Ellensburg, WA. Working together with tree maker Dusty Smith we were able to come up with some saddle specs that not only fit Mezlo but at the same time fit Carol and her riding style as well WS Saddles MENU. 5w Read more. We worked with Dusty Smith to create a WS Saddles MENU. This is the second saddle I’ve had the pleasure to build for Teresa Parker. The three cross brand on the cantle back is Lisa’s current brand. The rigging is in-skirt and the finished saddle weighs 32lbs. The cantle is a 5×12 and the tree style is a 3B with 4 1/4″ stock and a 3h x 3 1/4″ diameter wood post horn. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; The KC. Thanks Michelle! This saddle tree is a Packer swell with 13″ swells. Matt needed a roughout with some tooling to make it stand out. Categories Saddle Galleries , Skivings Follow WS on Facebook WS Saddles MENU. He wanted it simple, strong, and with a touch of Sunflowers so this is what we came up with to meet the need. Richard Brooks did the silver work for this project and ,as always, did an outstanding Dr. We built this saddle on a Dusty Smith 3B saddle tree. Desert plants and sunflowers were her choices and though it was in interesting combination I think it came out looking great. There is also a matching headstall and pulling collar. Bruce Sandifer’s California Bridle Horses; Considering the Horse; Dennis Lane’s Equine Measurement Cards; Eclectic Horseman Magazine; Jeremiah Watt Now I’m getting ready to drive to Arizona to display a saddle I made for the TCAA (Traditional Cowboy Artists Assoc) Emerging Artist show. The rear jockeys, horn, frog, swell, and carriers are all tooled. This saddle is built on a very similar tree, a 3B by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. Thank you Chris for the opportunity to work with you on this project. We’ve had several good discussions regarding this style of horsemanship and what she was looking for in a saddle. Linked. She wanted something with a slick fork and was pretty light in weight as well. We worked with Dusty Smith to create The tree in this saddle was created by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees. He wanted it simple, Here are just a few of the items I will have in my WS Saddles booth at this years Skills. Celtic knots and domestic roses were the theme on this mix of roughout and smooth leather and the addition of matching inlaid Peggy contacted me in December 2018 with an interest in a saddle that was very light in weight but could still be used for some work as well. The cantle is 4 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. on Continuing the development of the saddle for the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering in Ellensburg, WA, Feb 14-16, here is a sequence showing the carving and stamping in the seat cantle. Tvela Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 Call or Text to: Two One Seven 714-4700. Seat Panel Carving I have a new Wade for sale with roughout seat, fenders, and skirts. Mark lives in Southern California and rides a lot of desert country. It is estimated to have been built around 1885. There is a new format for the Gear Show this year as we will not be at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds. Janice is a long time friend and 4 time saddle customer. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Saddle Galleries The saddle features a Wade tree by Dusty Smith with a 8″ Read more. This in-sksirt rigging is set at 7/8 position. Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees produced the tree which is a wood post 3B with 95 degree bars, a 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle and 3′ x 3. Thank you Linda! WS Saddles MENU. This saddle has a 15 3/4″ seat, a 5″ x 12″ cantle, 4 x 90 degree bars, 3″ high x 3. Thank you Cinnamon for the opportunity to build this fun project. Teresa lives east of the Mississippi now but was raised in New Mexico. The tree in this saddle is a 3B made by Rod Nikkel. This saddle’s final weight came in at 27. Some bull nose tapaderos are a In June I had the opportunity to travel to Santa Barbara, CA, to have a booth at Bruce Sandifer’s Early Californio Skills of the Rancho. Thanks for the challenging project Robin! Chino Valley Christi was looking for a lightweight saddle for riding in the mountains and desert of Arizona. Thank Janice and Patrick for another interesting project! Categories Saddle Galleries , Skivings This saddle is built on a Wade tree made by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. Bryan is the owner at Westwind Morgans in western Montana. Her horse died recently and she is desiring to sell her saddle. 5″ Old Timer horn, a 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle and a 15″ seat. This saddle is built on a 3B style saddle tree created by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. The saddle is a Wade and the Lisa asked that this saddle reflect her Californio heritage. The saddle is built on a 3B tree by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. Her new horse, Curly, needed a new saddle (every new horse should have a new saddle). We used an in-skirt rigging. The saddle tree is a Wade produced by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees. Categories Skivings This is his saddle built on a Rod Nikkel tree. Wendy and Harry ride mules and this time around it was Read more This month we are highlighting the saddle we made for his spouse and clinic partner Crissi. She settled on a Wade tree (produced by Dusty Willy is a seven year old Haflinger that we built a saddle for two years ago. 25″ x 3″ Guadalajara horn and manufactured by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. She wanted something to remind her of her years in the southwest so we put together her Not all saddle makers agree on this and there are many who feel that you don’t need to ride to make a good saddle. I hope you enjoy these pictures. Tryon. Best wishes for many good rides in the mountains of western Washington! Categories Saddle Galleries , Skivings Follow Her saddle has a 3B tree built by Rod Nikkel. Final weight was 31 pounds. The saddle features a Wade tree by Dusty Smith with a 8″ Danny wanted a ranch style saddle for his Peruvian Paso horse and wanted it with a little “style”. I really like the way Dusty designed the swell on this tree. This one is built on a Dusty Smith 3B saddle tree with 3. Thank you Wendy and Harry for the opportunity to build this special saddle. I told him I had never built one but would take on the project. We worked together on a plan to build him something that would overcome some of those obstacles and “surprise – surprise” it seems to have worked out well. Custom Chinks; Gary’s Photography; Design He is a well respected saddle maker from Utah whose work I have admired for some time. Conchos are by John Mincer. Thank you Katie for the opportunity to build you this saddle and may you have many long hours of good riding and roping! The saddle is built on a 3B tree by Rod Nikkel. a few photos for him to follow. I’ll be exhibiting at the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering in Ellensburg, WA, February 13-15, 2015. Diane wanted a loop seat on a 3B tree that was single rigged. This saddle is for Reverend. This saddle is built on a Jake Christenson tree. It features a 15 1/2″ I have a new Wade for sale with roughout seat, fenders, and skirts. 5 x 12″ cantle and was built by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle trees. It’s very gratifying to have so many orders from returning customers. . WS Saddles MENU. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering. They wanted a saddle that reflected some of the scenes and memories of their employment there. Carol needed a saddle to ride some long days in the mountains on her Fjord gelding. All Rights Reserved. So, if you are on of those people who don’t want to wait for a nice custom saddle then here is one that is for sale. Most of my saddle orders are for saddles built on Wade trees. This event continues to grow and attract more Here are some photos of some of the other entries in this year’s TCAA Emerging Artists Exhibit. St David; Jenny wanted her saddle to represent her Scottish heritage. The cantle is 4 1/2″×12′ and the tree style is a 3B with 4 1/4″ stock and a 3′ h x This saddle is built on a Dusty Smith saddle tree. This tree features an 8″ wide swell and a 5″ x 11 1/2″ cantle. Here is the latest project out of the shop this winter. Wells for the opportunity to build this nice and unique saddle. The brand is called the Crown J and appears in a couple of sights on her saddle. Thanks for the chance to build this one. there is a reason! Mark lives in Southern California and rides a lot of desert country. 5″ and fenders are only 6 3/4″ at the widest point. Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees built this Wade tree with a Taylor cantle. Pat Horlacher did the silver cantle concho and I attempted to tool the saddle to blend in with Pat’s silver scroll work. Thank you for another great project Andrea! Though I don't do many trade shows, I always enjoy them. I once even rawhide braided a cantle binding and a horn binding with a lot of advice Bryan wanted a saddle in the genre of the old Visalia style saddles built by D. It was a good time with some great people. Seat is 15 1/2″ and the bars are 4 x 90. KC is an enthusiastic horsewoman very interested in the development of the California Bridle horse. Ami liked oak leaves so that motif was the main pattern we used to carve this project. Thanks to Wendy from the Puget Sound area of Washington State for the opportunity to build this saddle for her mule. Site powered by Eclectic Horseman Communications, Inc This saddle was built for trail riding and is 29. My last saddle of 2019 and of the decade was created for Bryan Blatt of Westwind Morgans. 5 x 12 cantle and a 3h x 3. I kept thinking of these lyrics from the Ian Tyson song “Casey Tibbs” as I was working on this latest saddle now Bob and Lisa run a private equestrian center in Apex, NC. She tried the saddle out but it was too long for her smaller backed Arab so we started from scratch. Mark is a big guy so if the fenders on this saddle look a little long. This can happen to varying degrees as some customers prefer to give me a general idea of what they need and how they would like the saddle to be stamped or carved while others have definite ideas regarding specific designs or patterns they would like incorporated into the design of the saddle. She no longer has her mule and is riding horses now so would like to move this saddle on to someone who could us it. Thanks for the opportunity to work on this project with you Christi! Jenny wanted her saddle to represent her Scottish heritage. This saddle also had a breast collar and headstall built to match. Quincy traveled everywhere with the family and became close friends with the family dog. Thanks again Jenny for a great My last saddle of 2019 and of the decade was created for Bryan Blatt of Westwind Morgans. Here are several examples of some I’ve done in the last year. It has a 15 inch seat and a 4″ high by 12″ wide cantle. I kept thinking of these lyrics from the Ian Tyson song “Casey Tibbs” as I was working on this latest saddle now This saddle has a Wade tree with 5 x 12 cantle made by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees. The concept was to get together saddlemakers from the state into one location for the opportunity to get to know each other, learn, and discuss the industry and how we can work together to help promote and preserve the craft that we all care about to much. Mezlo is the gelding’s name and he is one of the widest backed horses we’ve seen. The fender has an abstract representation of a bridle bit with romal reins being held by a butterfly. Schedule: January 31-February 3, 2018 Cowcamp Trading Post (Red Lion Inn), National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, NV. He wanted this saddle Dr. WS Maker Mark. The fork width is 9 1/2″. the rest was in his talented hands the fireweed is the flow er of my heart. 75″ x 90 degree bars and a 4″ x 13″ cantle. I was able to get the swell covered without a seam thus allowing more space to put the four diamonds. She helped me design the wide border on this Wade saddle and let me run wild with the rest of the design. The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th Meg ordered this saddle about 19 months ago. Jodi wanted her saddle to reflect her Scandinavian heritage. Dusty Smith produced the Chuck Sheppard saddle tree with a 14″ fork and 4 1/2″ x 13′ cantle and I donated some elbow grease for this project. She can be reached via email at: pafarmgirl22@gmail. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Roatan II. Lucy was looking for a light weight 3B saddle for her QH gelding. It features a 3B tree made by Dusty Smith at WYO Saddle trees. The customer has sold his mule and now needs something different so this saddle is for sale. 5′ Michelle asked only that we not use daffodils on her saddle. This rig weighs only 28 lbs. Gunsmith; Big Timber; Athol; Half Moon Bay; Quick Links. Cole will do lots of roping and doctoring in this one for sure. On September 5-6 we held our inaugural Idaho Saddlemaker’s Summit in Salmon, Idaho. I’m not sure I did justice to the paintbrush but gave it my interpretation. Katrina said that Paintbrush flowers and antlers were important symbols in her family and wanted to have them used on her saddle. So you say you like square skirts. Here is the result. The saddle is double rigged with front rigging set at 3/4 position on an in-skirt rigging. Chinks are an item I’ve recently started to do as a larger part of my business. Jeff called from Hawaii with a request for a “stripped down” saddle for his mule. The Hummingbird Saddle I’m embarking on a fun and interesting project that will feature some hummingbirds surrounded by an engraving style of leather carving. I think a rawhide braided hobble ring really classes up a saddle so I’ve learned how to braid rings. Customer had this saddle built in 2018. Danny is a return customer who lives on the island of Roatan in the western Caribbean. Meg had been having difficulty finding a saddle to fit her horses. He already owned a tree he wanted the rig built on so off we went on this adventure together. Categories Skivings. Linda chose a Will James style tree with a 14″ swell. Wendy and her husband spend lots of hours on the trails and in the Read more. Read more Lexi works on a ranch in Montana and needed a new saddle before calving season. I’ve known Bryan for a little over 5 years and have ridden two of his fine foundation Morgan Read more Oliver breeds and sells quarter horses in Florida. Then Thursday thru Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm the ballroom at the Red Lion is filled with gear makers, artists, and vendors. Seat Panel Carving Karen has a lightly used saddle for sale. This saddle has a classic look to it that will always be in style. The tree is a Wade with 4 1/4″ x 93 degree bars and a 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle. Two years ago I built a saddle for Wendy who does a lot of trail riding with her husband Harry all over the West. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Westwind Morgans. 5 lbs in weight. Kudos to Meg for doing a great job of measuring her horse and to Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees for building the tree based on her measurements. Call WS Saddles: 1447 N. I can provide tree specs on request. Makers such as Visalia, Garcia, Loomis, and others from that period made some beautiful as well as very functional saddles for Vaqueros who worked in the large cattle industry from California to Canada. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Custom Leather Chinks. Heather asked that we incorporate lots of sunflowers on her new saddle. Teresa Here is a new Wade tree saddle just out of the shop in time for Christmas!! This rig has a 15 1/2″ seat, average rock in the bars, 5″ x 11″ shovel cantle, and Guadalajara horn that is 3 1/4″ high with 3 1/2″ cap diameter. It is a 3B with a 10″ swell and has a real attractive shape that I personally like a great deal. Saddle has an in-skirt rigging set at 7/8 position. Getting ready for the next round of clinics. That required some California poppies, oak leaves and acorns, as well as some Gardenias. The saddle tree, built by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees, is a Wade with a 15″ seat and 4″ x 12. The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th “I explained to Gary Winckler what my dreams where for a saddle. 5″ cantle. Bill Bean made the tree for this saddle and it features a 13″ fork with a 4 1/2′ x 12 1/2″ cantle. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Chewelah. She worked a long time on planning this saddle and we both think it turned out pretty well. The cantle is 4 1/2″ x 12″ and the bars are 3 1/2″ x 90 degrees. Weber stirrups are 4″ Morans. it will get some good use. I have a number of headstalls made up if anyone is looking for a Christmas gift. It’s always a special treat to build something with a story behind it. Just in time for calving season Richie! This saddle came in at 30. I also like to put a turks head on to hold my twisted stirrup leathers. This saddle was constructed on a Dusty Smith (WYO Saddle Trees) tree. This one is built on a Dusty Smith The saddle tree is a 3B with 9″ swell, 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle, 4 x 90 bars, and a 3. This tree is a 3B with a 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle. She wanted a saddle that would be comfortable for long trail rides, was light in weight, and also carved and stamped with some of here favorite things. “The chaps were purple, the Cadillac was purple, the sky was 1950’s blue. In this photo you can see I have carved the inside of the cantle and the offside seat jockey. She lives in Maine so this was going to be one of those long range projects. It is a 90 degree Wade tree with a 15 1/4″ seat, 4 1/2 x 12″ cantle, 4″ x 3 1/4″ high wood post horn. He wanted it simple, I have a new Wade for sale with roughout seat, fenders, and skirts. 5 lbs. Here is a new Wade tree saddle just out of the shop in time for Christmas!! This rig has a 15 1/2″ seat, average rock in the bars, 5″ x 11″ shovel cantle, and Guadalajara Read more I often get calls from horse owners looking for simple rough out saddles so I thought I would build one. Thank you Dr. I built his first saddle in 2017 and this recent one was completed this past summer. This saddle is built on a Dusty Smith saddle tree and is a Wade with a 15 1/2″ seat and 93 x 4 1/4″ bars. Dusty Smith worked with me to build a strong but light weight tree and this saddle finished out at 28 lbs. Built on a Dusty Smith tree this saddle features a 14 1/2″ seat on a 3B style tree. The saddle features a Wade tree by Dusty Smith with a 8″ Jill needed a saddle that could help her travel a lot of different terrain and yet looked great to boot. Willy has one of the broadest backs I’ve ever measured and it took some good tree work to get one to fit him and also not impair the rider. Thanks for the challenging project Robin! Categories Saddle Galleries , Skivings Follow WS on Facebook Marc wanted a saddle to reflect on what he had done in his life’s work and to be something he could pass along to his children to use. © 2014-2024 WS Saddles. The saddle tree is by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle trees. 5 lbs and had all of the features Lucy was interested in seeing on this saddle. We started working on this project last winter and here we finally have a result. While in Ellensburg, WA, last month for the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, I met a Thank you Cinnamon for the opportunity to build this fun project. Thanks Kendra for another great project! This saddle is for another return customer. Thanks Alex! Call 217-714-4700 Karen wanted something light and this saddle comes in at 31. This is a lightly used Wade with a tree made by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. He has been difficult to saddle fit and we discussed this last Spring at a Bruce Sandifer Workshop. 5″ fork width and 3. The finished saddle features an in-skirt rigging Heath wanted some carvings on his saddle to reflect his Nordic ancestry as well as his home near the mountains where he grew up. The seat is 14. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Jeremiah Watt Ready for some work. These type of projects are always fun and interesting. The late Monte Beckman piqued my interest in this style of leather carving 17 years ago and although I particularly like the California style I keep coming back to this engraving style I’ve been very interested in the saddles made in California during the 1800’s. The saddle’s finished weight is 28. As a customer you select the color and type of leather used and have input on the design features Again this saddle was built by the Sherman Loomis Saddle Company out of Santa Barbara, CA. The saddle features roughout seat and fenders and a silver horn cap made by Richard Brooks. Harry is a fireman and wanted roses on the saddle to represent his profession. The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th century. After riding in Heather’s saddle quite a bit Call 217-714-4700 I always like to build saddles for horsemen that I know will be using them for ranch work. Rod and Denise Nikkel helped us design a tree that would solve Chance’s problems and this is the resulting saddle. Here is a saddle built for Marcia Bower who wanted some Celtic work along with some Shamrocks to represent some important milestones in her family. in Alaska they grow, bloom and fade away as the seasons change on my left fender the bottom 4 blooms are darker, each bloom to represent one of my boyz i lost. The saddle is in good shape and been ridden about 100 miles. The tree in this saddle was produced by Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees and is a This is a slightly used mule saddle built in March of 2018. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Flat Plate rigging Ready for some work. Karen wanted her brand on the back of the cantle as well as some celtic knots, sunflowers, Working with Dusty Smith we came up with some specs for a tree that would address this guy and here is the resulting saddle. Thanks to Bryan Blatt for giving me the opportunity to build this saddle for Buster. Here are some specs: 15 1/2″ seat, 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle, 4 1/4″ x 95 degree bars (so this was built for a pretty round withered horsewide). The back of the cantle features his brand encased in sunflowers and floral scrolls. com I just returned from Sheridan, WY, where I spent the past four days attending the 2014 Rocky Mountain Leather show and World Leather Debut. WS Saddles will build you a hand crafted saddle to you and your horses specifications using the best materials available. This saddle features a Wade tree by Dusty Smith. The in-skirt rigging is set at 13/16 position and the swell shield, cantle binding and inlaid seat all have a matching chocolate sharkskin leather. I recently finished this saddle for Bob. Thanks Linda and Mark for the chance to help solve your fitting issue. The skirts are minimal being 25″ long. This tree was built by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees and, as always, he did a great job. This saddle came in at After riding in Heather’s saddle quite a bit he decided he liked how it felt and ordered one for himself. This year her husband Paul had his turn to get a new ride. He came up to Coeur d’Alene to visit with me in my shop. This saddle was built for trail riding and is 29. Dusty Smith built this Wade tree featuring 4 x 90 bars, 4. I will be set up This saddle was in-skirt rigged and the final weight was 28 1/2 lbs, which was a high priority for Andrea. Thanks again Janice for another opportunity to build a project for you! Cade is a young rancher in Oregon who needed a new work rig. E. Marc was a minister and also ran pack strings in Yosemite National Park. Follow WS on Facebook. The saddle is all rough out with smooth swell, cantle binding, horn cover and rear jockeys. Saddle weight is 33 1/2 lbs. The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th Jenny wanted her saddle to represent her Scottish heritage. Christi was looking for a lightweight saddle for riding in the mountains and desert of Arizona. This tree was built by Rod Nikkel and is a 3B swell with a 4 1/4″ stock and 8″ width. 75 Teresa is a returning customer for whom I built a saddle two years ago. She ordered another tree just after we finished her first saddle and we just finished this saddle in October. The horn is 3″ x 3″ and round. We measured his gelding early last spring for a saddle tree. 5″ wide round horn, 4 1/4″ stock 3B fork and the tree was made by Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees. Jenny Wells wanted a saddle for her young gelding Picasso. The horn is a 3″ x 3 1/4″ Guadalajara and the Dusty Smith of WYO saddle trees built this 3B tree featuring an inlaid seat, in-skirt rigging, and two piece overlaid Cheyenne roll. Continuing the development of the saddle for the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering in Ellensburg, WA, Feb 14-16, here is a sequence showing the carving and stamping in the seat cantle. The saddle also features three brands. We started talking about a saddle for him well over a year ago. This was the 13th year for this event and there were many superb entries of leather items from Here is a saddle built for Cole, a ranch manager in northeast Oregon. This is the third saddle I’ve had the pleasure to make for Heather who lives in eastern Washington. He wanted this saddle to reflect the country he rides in and the fact that he is somewhat of a desert rat himself. Dusty Smith built the tree for the project. He wanted to have a saddle that reflected the history and legacy of the Marine Corp. Walker. The tree on this saddle is another great work from Dusty Smith of WYO Saddle Trees. I’m so thankful for the return customers I have. While in Sheridan I also entered a saddle in the World Leather Debut contest. The “V” brand on the rear jockeys belonged to someone very influential in Lisa's WS Saddles MENU. Finished weight was 32 lbs on a Peggy contacted me in December 2018 with an interest in a saddle that was very light in weight but could still be used for some work as well. Helen need a good trail saddle and something she could work some cattle in as well. Everyone had thought Willy was not going to grow much more but everyone was also mistaken. Read more This is a nice rough out saddle with tooled rear jockeys, swell and horn cap. He has had some physical maladies that require him to ride in a manner that a lot of saddles do not easily accommodate. Working with tree maker Dusty Smith we came up with a tree that fit the bill. This saddle features a 3B tree with 9″ wide swells, a 15″ seat, and 5″ x 11″ cantle set at 45 degrees. The silver work is the creation of Richard “The chaps were purple, the Cadillac was purple, the sky was 1950’s blue. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Kula. She did not want traditional western carving on her saddle to we had to change some things up a bit. The saddle tree is a 3B with 4. This saddle features one of the last of Rod Nikkel’s trees. 5″ x 3. It is in fact true that there are good saddle makers who do not ride. Diane first purchased a saddle from me in back around 2005. Another fun project for sure. ”. I tried to meet both of these requirements on this 3B Built on a Dusty Smith tree this saddle features a 14 1/2″ seat on a 3B style tree. Meeting people and having the chance to show them my work and to talk about that work is enjoyable as well as educational. It is a 3B with a wood post horn featuring an 11 inch wide swell. Thanks for the opportunity to work with you on this one Cole! Lisa asked that this saddle reflect her Californio heritage. Cantle is 5 x 12″ and wood post horn is 3″ high x 4″ diameter. Her family circumstances have changed and she is in need of selling her saddle. The saddle features a Wade tree by Dusty Smith with a 8″ swell, and 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle set at 40 degrees. This will be a big part of this saddle as it will take a lot of time and planning to not only fit the seat but to carve the floral pattern on it as well. The finished saddle weighs 32lbs with tapaderos. The tree is a Wade built by Dusty Smith of WYO Lisa asked that this saddle reflect her Californio heritage. One of the last trees Rod built this summer before his retirement from the tree business. The venue was the Earl Warren Showgrounds, a classy horse show facility in downtown Santa Barbara. While here and telling me what he was looking for I showed him my last Rod Nikkel saddle tree. Thanks Ami! Here are a few photos: Orchids have a special meaning in Jenny’s family and this saddle is a tribute to that sentiment. Nothing fancy here just a good using rig. The swell shield, cantle binding and inlaid seat are all in Chocolate Elephant. Dusty Smith built a nice super light 3B tree to fit both Picasso and Jenny. Teresa liked a saddle I made a year ago for the Sheridan World Leather Debut. However, for me I believe horsemanship does have an effect on my understanding and for that reason I will continue to try to improve my horsemanship skills and I built that saddle two years ago and it was now time for Zach to have his own ride. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; WSSaddles. Richard Brooks did the silver conchos for the saddle. The Desert Rat. The tree is a 3B with a 10″ swell. He needed a lighter weight slick fork saddle for general use and we came up with this 3B saddle for him. Categories Saddle Galleries , Skivings WS Saddles MENU. Home; About; For Sale; Skivings; Galleries; Links; Contact; Visit some of my favorite links . Richie will use this saddle in northern Montana for his ranch work. Some of the elements we used were mountains, pine cones, paintbrush, morel mushrooms and of course a rider. com or by phone at: ‭(717) 525-4004‬. Built on a Dusty Smith tree (WYO Saddle trees) that has 93 degree bars and a 15 1/2″ seat. Unicorns have been linked to Scotland for centuries. It features roughout seat, skirts, fenders, and billets. I also have a number of bosal hangers with integrated fiadors as well. I’ve known Bryan for a little over 5 years and have ridden two of his fine foundation Morgan Read more WS Saddles MENU. It will be held January 23-25 in Mesa, AZ, in conjunction with the High Noon Show and Auction. The saddle tree is by Rod Nikkel and I built it with an in-skirt rigging. Thank you Helen! Categories Saddle Galleries, Skivings. I attempted to transfer this concept to the design of this saddle. Interested parties should contact: Harry Matlick, hmatlick4033@gmail. I am not attempting to duplicate this saddle but to create something with similar characteristics while at Jenny wanted her saddle to represent her Scottish heritage. She is quick to respond to needed information and provides lots of feedback as well as questions. He currently has quite a group of young ones that need starting and asked me to build him a saddle they could use to start some colts. I’m posting this for a customer of mine who had this saddle made in August of 2016 for her mule. February 1-4, 2017 I like to work with customers in designing their custom saddle. I always like to build saddles for horsemen that I know will be using them for ranch work. The saddle was 3/4 floral carved with a roughout seat and fenders. I really like the look of the braided border with geometric and floral panels on this saddle. We utilized chocolate sharkskin for the dark accents. Last year I built a saddle with lots of sunflowers on it for Heather. Diane DeWeese needed a new saddle for her horse Chance. Hummingbirds were special to Diane and to those who were her closest friends and family. The tree is by Rod Nikkel and is 93 degree bars with a 15 1/2″ seat. I always enjoy using sunflowers and they seem to be getting pretty popular as saddle flowers of late. Equipped with a flat plate rigging the saddle is fully carved but for the seat and fenders. I also build saddles for trail riders as well as western pleasure and other riding WSSaddles provides top-notch Custom Saddles and horse tack along with great customer support – a combination that can’t be beat! Through our commitment, experience, and WS Saddles located at 1447 North Tvela Way, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 - reviews, ratings, hours, phone number, directions, and more. The saddle has no rear jockeys, an inskirt rigging, and contrasting black leather for a horn binding, cantle binding, inlaid seat, and billets. This saddle is the second one Diane has ordered from me. It is a 3B with a 10 inch swell, 15″ seat and a 4 1/2″ x 12″ cantle. ghppi mbwpm unhqu eimwij lyjlw jbdq haut sgth cprje okxxy