Rod and Denise Nikkel Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 We have been asked if we would build a western side saddle tree, and we haven't done one before. We would appreciate it if anyone would share pictures of western side saddles, and especially trees, or any information they have about side saddles. Quote "Every tree maker does things differently." www.rodnikkel.com
Moderator Johanna Posted April 4, 2009 Moderator Report Posted April 4, 2009 Lillian Chaudhary , who is a member here, is a noted sidesaddle expert, and a very nice lady. Her contact info is on her site. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Contributing Member barra Posted April 4, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted April 4, 2009 I used to work for someone who specialised in side saddles. I'll see if I can track him down. Beside Lillian, you could try and contact. Laura Dempsey http://www.lauradempseysaddler.com/ Wendy Tidbold http://www.wendyssaddlery.com.au/wendy_tidbold.htm I note she has her own tree maker. I wonder who that is? Barra. Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Rod and Denise Nikkel Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks for those links, Johanna and Barra. Also thanks to Mike Craw who has sent us a CD of pictures pull of his restoration of an English side saddle. Quote "Every tree maker does things differently." www.rodnikkel.com
Contributing Member barra Posted April 4, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted April 4, 2009 R&D. I know your after more of a Western side saddle tree. If you look at Wendy's site she has a Pic of a Mexican side saddle. This shows more of the tree exposed which is more western. I am getting the impression that not a lot needs to change except the swell will need a total redesign to incorporate the fixed pommel. This is the curved part that is a fixture of the tree. When a woman sits to the near side her right leg goes over this fixed pommel. Then you just need to fabricate and attach the leaping head which is the curved part that goes over her left thigh. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members Claire Posted April 6, 2009 Members Report Posted April 6, 2009 There is a picture of a sidesaddle tree here: http://www.steelesaddle.com/trees.htm Quote
Rod and Denise Nikkel Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 Thank you to everyone who helped with this project. We learned a lot! We figured we should post a couple pictures of the final result. Quote "Every tree maker does things differently." www.rodnikkel.com
gtwister09 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 That's really neat. How much time, effort, research and trial and error did you have in this first one? Regards, Ben Quote
Contributing Member ClayB Posted October 2, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted October 2, 2009 I agree with Ben, it looks really neat. Is it going to come with instructions on how to build a saddle on it?? Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Contributing Member barra Posted October 2, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted October 2, 2009 Awesome job guys. I'm curious how you have attached the stirrup bar and leaping head. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
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