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I’m a new self proclaimed saddle maker. I have the Stohlman books and have built a couple Saddles. My question is are there any associations or trade shows in the USA or southeastern USA for saddle makers, I am in Georgia? I’ve tried google and lost patience trying to sort through the info. Thanks for any info!
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I'm getting ready to build my first saddle and ordered Harry Adams shop manual. I have had the Stohlman series for a few years now but want to get some other makers perspective. I am really excited to get this project going. But, what I really wanted to say is how wonderful the service was in purchasing this. I filled out the order form from their website and they shipped it right out and I had it in two days (they are in Utah or Idaho - I live in PA). Got email notifications from the start. I have only skimmed through it and I'm very impressed by the content. I like the fact that he teaches you to make you own patterns based on the tree you are using. I am s…
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I have a prize draw on my Facebook https://www.facebook.com/uksaddlery https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010749131931 WIN A PLACE ON OUR SADDLE MAKING COURSE Value of this prize is £1200 The course will be held over 12 days starting on 11th July 2016 and ending on 23/July/2016 www.uksaddlery.com ... All you have to do to enter this prize draw is like this post on my page on Facebook and comment (I can attend) You do not have to share this post to enter but it would be nice to share to give your friends a chance to win. This is open to anyone from anywhere in the world as long as they are over 18 and have some experi…
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I have added course dates to my web site www.uksaddlery.com Learn how to do saddle repairs, make a bridle, flock/stuff a saddle or make a complete English style saddle.
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Hi Guys I am about to start teaching a few courses on leather work at my new building in Scotland. The first course I will be doing is a 12 day course ran over 2 weeks. This will be making a English style General Purpose saddle or a English style dressage saddle. The Course will start on the 27th July and finish on the 8th August The cost of the course is £1200 pounds this is about $1800 dollars at todays exchange rate. This will include Materials. And you get to take your saddle home with you. I am setting up a website and have a temp one running where you can see a bit more information The temp web address is albionsaddlery.com in time this will move to my main …
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I've got the opportunity to get a great deal on some back issues of the Leather Crafter's Journal and was wondering if anyone knew which issues contained Pete Gorrell's saddle making articles. I think they started in May of 1999, but how many issues was the series in, and were they in order one right after another? Thanks so much! Jamie
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I know i am beating a dead horse on this one, but i would like to get in touch with a Saddle maker in my area to work one on one with. i have searched for schools in my area with no avail. The problem is i own a contracting company for my day job,( hard to take off 3 weeks) and i am a team roper that got tired of having to buy new tack ever time i broke something, So i started fixing it myself .which lead me to were i am to day, wanting to work with someone.. and pick there brain. not just doing what they do but understanding why. any leads i would appreciate it. thanks for your time.
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I've been talking about it for years, I really want to make my own saddle. Can someone tell me how or what is the best way to learn. I want to learn from home if possible. Thank you Dan
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Anybody need a manual for a Landis 3? I have an old set of photocopied pages I got 25 years ago. certainly not pristine, but complete and readable. I since got a nice reprint and I was going to pitch this, but thought maybe I'd check and see if anyone wanted it before I chucked it. if any one is interested let me know and I will send it no charge. First come first served. Chris
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This year we have seen an increase in inquiries regarding insurance coverage for saddle makers. Some new makers looking for coverage and some established makers looking for coverage after being dropped by their old insurance company. The main issue is product liability. ASMA would like to develop a page on our website that would list those insurance companies that insure saddle makers. Therefore, we are asking for you to post the name of your insurance company here or e-mail the information to info@saddlemakers.org. Thanks
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