Saddlemaker Troy West

[Randyc]

Troy

Great looking saddle and welcome to the forum. I may be having a bout

of deja vu but was that saddle entered in the competition at the boot and saddle makers roundup in Wichita Falls a few years ago 2005 or 2006? I usually hang out the bootmakers but also admire the beautiful saddles.

Randy

[bustedlifter]

What can I say that hasn't already been said. That saddle is drop dead gorgeous. I'm a chicken typer ,too, hunt and peck. Oh yeah, welcome!

[jonwatsabaugh]

Troy,

Good to hear from you again! I love your good ole Texas boy analogy. Dito on everything you said! Your creativity and artistry always amaze me. Come on over to the saddle makers forum and get aquanted.

That just don't sound right comin' from a computer doe's it?

Jon

[SCOUTER]

Beautiful workmanship! Great "name"! WELCOME!

[Alan Bell]

Howdy Troy, Beautiful Saddle, and now I know why your buddy Jay Gore told me I should look you up! I live in Greenville and Jay has made me some tools and is being very generous in helping me with my tooling. He has spoken very highly of you and told me you are one of the folks I should try and visit with. Now you've made the mistake of going public and made it easier for this leather stalker to find you!! I hope to get to visit with you about saddle making soon.

Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell

Help the weak if you are strong!

- Bob Marley - No More Trouble

[KAW]

I to am still trying to master the one finger typing method.

Nice work!

[Grunt]

Very nice work! Glad to have you here!

I knew I had seen your work before. You and your brother built a custom saddle for the president. . It is awesome!! I look forward to seeing more of your work.

If you guys haven't seen the West brothers work you need to check out their website. West Brothers Saddlery.

Regards,

Nick

[ArtS]

I have to agree with Tim - should I be inspired or just sell my tools.

Your work is truly inspiring. I want to get out and meet some real saddle makers like you and Bruce in person.

I can't wait to see more of your work.

ArtS

[AlcoveShop]

This by far is one of the best looking saddles Ive ever seen. I dont know what else to say except it made me stop my class and drag everyone over to see it...

20 people and all of them gasped.

:jump:

[Hidemechanic]

Mr. West, welcome to the board.

I've been watching your work for quite a few years and it truley has been an inspiration. Yours as with Mr.s Bean, Watt, Storms, Harwood and many others, I try to keep near me for reference.

I have mentioned( and will continue) how frustating design can be and trying to break out of the cookie cutter copy cat syndrome many of us get stuck in. Having fine examples to ponder helps to raise the bar and keep trudging on and muddling through the practice work that it takes to improve.

Thanks for sharing. We have many new up and comers here to that can make good use of examples such as yours. GH