Rocksocks Report post Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I have been a member for a while and looking at everyone else's nice work. I wanted to show off my first saddle. My new hunting saddle. Finished it the first of October and took it to Colorado for an elk hunt. Broke it in right, although I was nervous about it! But I guess that's what it's for. Edited November 22, 2014 by Rocksocks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted November 22, 2014 thats a dam fine job there buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Fine work there. That is a real beauty. Hope you were successful on the elk hunt. Edited November 22, 2014 by Rohn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie1968 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Don't know anything about saddles but it sure is a beauty. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I've never made a saddle for a "real" horse --- just iron Horses (Motorcycles), but that looks like a damn fine job... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Well, all I can say is WOW!! The hours you must have in that beautiful saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I've spent a lot of time in a saddle, and I love to try that baby out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmann8686 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 very nice work. Would love to try making a saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Looks great ... a real accomplishment, for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 R.S. Your first, Is a good looking saddle congratulations ! I'll bet it was pure joy to take and ride on your hunt in Colorado ? Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted December 7, 2014 Awesome work!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Excellent job! There isn't a lot I could say from a saddle maker's point of view, but let me make a suggestion from a professional rider's point. It is regarding the breast collar. I appreciate at least one keeper to avoid loose billet ends in my tack. These ones could even be shortened. Also maybe people would be interested to know where you got the parts from. The metal parts really look classy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoagz Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Looks good. Approximately how long did this take you to make? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Hey Rock, looks like you have spent some time riding before you decided to make your own saddle. I have always felt that to be a good saddle maker you had to first understand what works and what doesn't with a horse. Nice job, keep up the good work, you have a future in saddlemaking. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
