Newfman Report post Posted January 27, 2009 Just thought I'd see if there are any Saddle Makers in my area. Maybe someone interested in a little mentoring. I'm in South central Maine. It is mostly English around here but there may be a couple other displaced individuals. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awharness Report post Posted January 27, 2009 Hey I am in south western NH and I do harness work, No saddles... -ANdrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfman Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Well Andrew, that's a step in the right direction! Until I gather a bit of knowledge and some tools to get started, I know where to go for harness work! The Chin strap on my hackamore is a couple inches to short for my warmblood. Until I found this website I thought I was going to have to find a suitable dog collar to use in its place. It is such a nice piece of tack (Schutz Bros.) that I hated to junk it up. It was given to us, unused by a friend. Nice to meet You Andrew. Are you near Harrisville, NH? I get all my horse and goat fencing supplies there. (3 hour drive). Cheers, Dennis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisoncreek Report post Posted January 30, 2009 Hi there. I'm located in South Western Idaho, you can throw a rock and hit a saddlemaker in every direction. I went to saddle school thru a local saddlemaker and learned a good foundation. Since then I contacted Nancy Hoggan located in Gooding, Idaho and arranged for a day in her shop. Just this week I contacted another saddlemaker about 30 minutes from me in hopes of dropping in and picking his brain. I am amazed at the willingness of these saddlemakers to share their knowledge with just a phone call. If possible this is the best route. I have most of the books, but hands on is the best Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfman Report post Posted January 31, 2009 Hi Theresa, Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I can't throw a stone quite that far. I also have to work for a living (when it is available) so taking a jaunt across the country isn't practical either, unfortunately. I used to live in Mt. Home (wayyyyy back in the very early '70's) I miss it. I also lived in Lewiston, ID. which is sort of where I am from. Don't really miss that. Hopefully we have a member/saddle maker here in New England that just hasn't bumped into the post yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffroberts Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Hi Theresa, Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I can't throw a stone quite that far. I also have to work for a living (when it is available) so taking a jaunt across the country isn't practical either, unfortunately. I used to live in Mt. Home (wayyyyy back in the very early '70's) I miss it. I also lived in Lewiston, ID. which is sort of where I am from. Don't really miss that. Hopefully we have a member/saddle maker here in New England that just hasn't bumped into the post yet. Hi Newfman!! If you still are reading this keep me in mind if you find a western saddle maker in NE! I live in the northeastern Ct area and would love to apprentice/sweep up to learn the hands on as well! Jeff Roberts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites