Wanted: Saddle Pattern For Reining Saddle Or Pleasure

[equiss]

Hi All, I have been trying for some time to get ahold of a saddle pattern that needs very little modification (I realize I will have to make modifications for the tree, etc) so I can get moving with my first saddle. I am not good at making my own patterns, but once I have one, can modify it slightly yo fit my needs. I have had offers for people to send me one, but have never followed through and just can't wait anymore. I am willing to pay a reasonable (what we can agree on) amount for a pattern to get me started.

I have tried the Stolhman books, the style is just too far out of line from what I am trying to make for me to modify and get what I am looking for, plus I have "confidence" issues in my work. I also have the Dusty Johnson patterns, but not too thrilled with those; I have been trying to make a pattern for an 8-button wade for a few years with little success, but also want to make a reining saddle;

Anyone willing to share a basic pattern for a modest or reasonable price, please contact me - I REALLY want to move forward with my saddle, but am good at modifying things - but am not good at picturing and making my own patterns.....and am REALLY stuck. I did look at the leather library and noticed they have a roper pattern on there so I suppose that might be worth a try, but wanted to put this out there first and see if there is anyone willing to help me

thank you!

Charlene Stovin

[DebDemers]

I, too, have always wanted to make my own saddle. For over 20 years it's been a "plan", but I've never had the time or money to do it. In preparation, many years ago I bought two saddle patterns that can be modified for pleasure and roping saddles. I planned on combining my favorite parts of both into one saddle. Somewhere here in my house are the two packages. If I can find them, I can get them reproduced and you can have copies. Before doing that, of course, I would send you the pictures of the saddles to see if they were anythin you were interested in.

Deb Demers

Hi All, I have been trying for some time to get ahold of a saddle pattern that needs very little modification

thank you!

Charlene Stovin

[DebDemers]

Okay...I found ONE of the patterns. It's the Trail Rider Saddle pattern. It come complete with a booklet with fully illustrated instructions, tooling patterns, and full size patterns for all the saddle pieces. I can't find the other saddle...must be hidden somewhere. It had double skirts which is what I like and I like roping saddle pommels. I've attached a scan of the front cover to show what the saddle looks like.

[Tinneal]

Well, HERE's a full pattern pack for a roper saddle...

The there's THIS one...

Hope these help! The prices are certainly good!

[equiss]

Okay...I found ONE of the patterns. It's the Trail Rider Saddle pattern. It come complete with a booklet with fully illustrated instructions, tooling patterns, and full size patterns for all the saddle pieces. I can't find the other saddle...must be hidden somewhere. It had double skirts which is what I like and I like roping saddle pommels. I've attached a scan of the front cover to show what the saddle looks like.

Hi Deb,

The attachment didn't come through - it sounds like what I am looking for; I have one of Tandy's that has the instructions but came more as a "kit" I think it was the 1905 model; I also just bought the Roper instructions. I would be willing to pay you for the time and cost for copies if you didn't mind doing that for me? I think it sounds like one I could modify. I am excited.....I know the people that have offered to help have meant well, they just haven't had the time to trace patterns and get them to me, but I am just so anxious to get working on my saddle - have had the ground seat in for 2 years and the rest just sitting there....staring at me!

thanks! if you could either PM me the picture just to make sure or try posting it again - that would be great! thanks again!

Charlene

[DebDemers]

Since I work for a construction company, I can easily scan and copy to disk or email the full size patterns and instructions sheets. I'll try reposting the photo of the package when I get home. Do you want to exchange emails addy so the discussion and exchange can go private?

Hi Deb,

The attachment didn't come through - it sounds like what I am looking for; I have one of Tandy's that has the instructions but came more as a "kit" I think it was the 1905 model; I also just bought the Roper instructions. I would be willing to pay you for the time and cost for copies if you didn't mind doing that for me? I think it sounds like one I could modify. I am excited.....I know the people that have offered to help have meant well, they just haven't had the time to trace patterns and get them to me, but I am just so anxious to get working on my saddle - have had the ground seat in for 2 years and the rest just sitting there....staring at me!

thanks! if you could either PM me the picture just to make sure or try posting it again - that would be great! thanks again!

Charlene

[equiss]

Since I work for a construction company, I can easily scan and copy to disk or email the full size patterns and instructions sheets. I'll try reposting the photo of the package when I get home. Do you want to exchange emails addy so the discussion and exchange can go private?

Hi deb - I sent you a PM the other day - will send you another one - thank you!

[DebDemers]

Hi deb - I sent you a PM the other day - will send you another one - thank you!

You did? Please try again. I wiped my computer and have been reinstalling all my programs for the last week. Actually, had to wipe it twice and start over. Two of the programs I updated turned out to be incompatible. Anyway, I don't recall getting private message. How do you contact someone from here as a PM?

[KAYAK45]

Anyway, I don't recall getting private message. How do you contact someone from here as a PM?

Go to their profile and click message, or if they posted click on their name and their profile pop's up.

Kevin

[equiss]

You did? Please try again. I wiped my computer and have been reinstalling all my programs for the last week. Actually, had to wipe it twice and start over. Two of the programs I updated turned out to be incompatible. Anyway, I don't recall getting private message. How do you contact someone from here as a PM?

Hi deb look in the top right hand corner by your name when you have logged in there should be a little green biz with a number in it representing the number of messages you have drop down the box and go to messages to read them hope that helps

[KAYAK45]

Try leather crafters journal dot com. They have books and pattern on saddlemaking.