rufusjames Report post Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Aussie hybrid. Built on a Laporte Stockman tree with semi quarter horse bars and cable rigged. I play Polocrosse and wanted a better fitting saddle. Edited April 18, 2012 by rufusjames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted April 18, 2012 I like it looks ,,,comfortable ,,, nice work David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted April 19, 2012 It appears that you have done a really nice job. The proof is in the use. As you use it you will know what you may want change in the next , and next , and so on. As for your work, it looks really good , especially for a first. It was fun wasn't it? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks for the kind words. Yes it was fun. More than fun. I am starting on #2 this week. I will post progress pics of that one if anyone is interested. The saddle will be tested on Saturday in a 25 mile endurance race in Denver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted April 19, 2012 . This is the tree i used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted April 20, 2012 nice one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo Report post Posted April 20, 2012 Looks GREAT!!!! I love endurance type saddles as well as Aussie saddles. Love the rough out. So the big question.............How much does it weigh???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted April 21, 2012 Saddle weighs 24 lbs. with the aluminum stirrups. Its being ridden in the Kenlyn Urban challenge in Denver this weekend. I will be making an endurance version soon and hope to get the weight down even more. This one is my Polocrosse saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted April 21, 2012 Its a cool looking saddle with the rough out. Nice job. Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks Ron, Timbo,Auriele. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks Rob, Timbo,Auriele. Sorry Rob Edited April 23, 2012 by rufusjames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernTrailsGA Report post Posted April 28, 2012 Very Nice, I hear Aussie Western Saddles are becoming very popular Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites