Steve Brewer

Thank you casey

I put whatever the customer orders.Put a lot of half double leathers on swell fork saddles. Merry Xmas Steve

I like 100% wool pads.

Thanks Bob and Joanne

Thanks mike Steve

I use a 5/8s swivel knife blade. Merry Xmas Steve

Here is a saddle finished this morning.It is built on a modified assoc.tree,Fully acorn carved,Skirt rigged set at7/8s Oil did not have alot of time set before they picked it up

nice. clean, good lines. thanks for sharing. Steve

I think new fenders would be best

Been cold here.Starting to snow

Bob,I get to build 2 or 3 skirt rigs a year.Thank you Steve

Shipped this kids saddle Friday. Bowman roper tree,13"seat,7/8s skirt rigged,Quilted seat,and a partial wild rose

A lot of talk about swells verses bucking rolls.If you ever had a thigh bruise it hurts.For days after wards.Bucking rolls are a little more forgiving

Bob I agree with you about the flank cinch in the arena.Would also use one in the feedlot. Steve

Bob,I rope a lot.Both inside and out.We use slick horns when we doctor outside and let are turns run a little to avoid the jerk.The main use of a rear cinch is getting animals stopped.It serves no help pulling any thing.A 3/4 rig set below your skirt make a great outside set up.I aggree that different region have their own customs. I don't ride a rear cinch or use a breast collar and will rope anything I have to.Haven't had many wreaks or sored any horses because of it.All that said,Everyone should use what works for them. Steve

The main reason saddles move on horses is the tree.It dosen't have the right bar spread .In the spring I brand calves for a month or more.We rope 400 to 500 lb. calves,most are riding 3/4 rigged saddle.85% have taken the rear cinch off.I don't see many reseting there outfit very offten.

I build a few single rigged saddles every year.3/4 or 5/8s,the main concern is to make sure your tree fits.proper spread and the right rock to the bars.Have not had any real problems with saddle movement.The fellow that runs the BLM wild horse unit in Litchfield,CA,rides a 5/8s single rig and say it stays put even ropinrg large horses. Steve

Thanks for the comments every body.These taps are for sale or trade. Steve

Thanks JW. Steve

Thank you JR for your comments Steve

Here is a pair of Flower Carved Tap's i finished today. tell me what you think Steve

Dip leathers and fenders in water,then strech over saddle tree on my drawdown stand.Let set until dry.

linen

I am using mcmillen edgers,but thinking of buying some Barry Kings

This saddle is for sale.Customer hasn't contacted me in over 60 days.