Denise Report post Posted November 23, 2009 I have put together a list as best I could of hand made wood/rawhide saddle tree makers and their contact information. The best way to contact these people is by phone. Most don't have websites or listed e-mail addresses anywhere. I have added them where I could find them. If you know of other makers, or of changes in the contact information, please add to the list. I just thought if we had it all in one place it would be easier for saddle makers to find. Ben Swanke Swanke Saddle Company 219 N. 15th St. Billings, Montana, USA 59101 406-259-9227 Bill Bean 8000 Pearl Road Eagle, Idaho, USA 83616 208-963-0640 Dennis Lane 35 Pryor St. Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia 02343 011-61-267-461-544 (calling from North America) www.dennislane.com.au – site regarding his Equine Back Profiling System. Member of LW.net under his own name Glenn Christman Box 2527 Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada T0K 1W0 403-627-5594 Jon Watsabaugh 4115 S.E. 15th St. DesMoines, Iowa, USA 50320 515-285-0799 Jon also does fiberglass covering on his trees Member of LW.net under his own name Keith Gertsch Midway Saddle Tree Company P.O. Box 451 130 South 250 West Midway, Utah, USA 84049 435-654-0383 Rick Reed Double R Saddle Trees Montana, USA Bozeman? 307-851-6286? – cell number Rod and Denise Nikkel Box 2139 Valleyview, Alberta, Canada T0H 3N0 780-524-2490 www.rodnikkel.com – an informational site for saddle makers Member of LW.net under their own names Warren Wright 337 Rowe Road, RD 3, Ohauiti, Tauranga, New Zealand Trees available through Dale and Karin Harwood (US Reps) of Shelley, Idaho 208-357-3803 I am not sure on Rick Reed's current phone number. I have also heard rumors that Keith Gertsch is not building anymore, but I have no idea if that is true or not. Anyone know for sure on either of these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted November 23, 2009 An addition to the list is Randy Alexander, owner of Timberline Tree Co. In addition to his production Timberline Trees, Randy is also offering handmade trees built by himself seperately from the production side of the business. 435-789-8228 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Milla Report post Posted October 12, 2010 A tree maker that i know a lot of guys in the panhandle of Texas are big on is Ray Lewis. They're fiberglass over wood trees. Lewis Saddle Tree Co. 103 Ave E Hereford Texas 79045 1-806-364-0102 http://lewissaddleshop.com/tree/index.html Rayl@wtrt.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tackgirl956 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Would anyone know of saddle makers that makes either trees or saddles for the Paso Fino gaited horse? We have been selling tack for the Paso Fino horse and have to import all of it from Colombia where the breed originated from... They require a a much more narrow tree to set up and off the withers, due their front end up and down sewing machine type gait, much like a mule tree we have been told? They are also shorter backed which means a shorter tree and saddle..approx 21" - 23" for a trail saddle. Any thoughts or suppliers would be greatly appreciated...we would really prefer to deal with a US based saddle maker, but can't get any US saddle makers to take an interest in this breed? Enclosed a pic of one of our Colombian saddles made for the Paso Fino horse, nice fitting tree but the Colombian leather is not very good quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamplog Report post Posted August 2, 2011 I am pretty sure Rod & Denise Nikkel. www.rodnikkel.com would be more than happy to help you with any questions you might have about trees for gaited horses or any other for that fact. I have had some inquiry's about gaited saddles as we have a few around these parts. I am not sure what saddle makers you have talked too, but there are a bunch here that are more than qualified, and some of em could make a saddle ta fit a camel if ya wanted. Thanks Tom Would anyone know of saddle makers that makes either trees or saddles for the Paso Fino gaited horse? We have been selling tack for the Paso Fino horse and have to import all of it from Colombia where the breed originated from... They require a a much more narrow tree to set up and off the withers, due their front end up and down sewing machine type gait, much like a mule tree we have been told? They are also shorter backed which means a shorter tree and saddle..approx 21" - 23" for a trail saddle. Any thoughts or suppliers would be greatly appreciated...we would really prefer to deal with a US based saddle maker, but can't get any US saddle makers to take an interest in this breed? Enclosed a pic of one of our Colombian saddles made for the Paso Fino horse, nice fitting tree but the Colombian leather is not very good quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod and Denise Nikkel Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Yes, we have made trees for gaited horses, including Paso Finos, and had good feedback from the riders on how well they work on their horses. Just PM us if you have questions or want more information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tackgirl956 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 I am pretty sure Rod & Denise Nikkel. www.rodnikkel.com would be more than happy to help you with any questions you might have about trees for gaited horses or any other for that fact. I have had some inquiry's about gaited saddles as we have a few around these parts. I am not sure what saddle makers you have talked too, but there are a bunch here that are more than qualified, and some of em could make a saddle ta fit a camel if ya wanted. Thanks Tom Hi Tom, thank you for the info and link, we will definitely check them out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tackgirl956 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 Yes, we have made trees for gaited horses, including Paso Finos, and had good feedback from the riders on how well they work on their horses. Just PM us if you have questions or want more information. Hi Rod and Denise, That is good to know, will check out your site and be talking with you soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monte B Report post Posted October 28, 2011 I'm sure someone on here knows, who makes the trees with the medicine skull logo on them I know Larry Dugan uses them and so does John Rule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted October 28, 2011 Lewis Saddle Tree, Hereford, Tx. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Five Report post Posted April 25, 2019 Which of those companies are still making them ten years later? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdOdgers Report post Posted May 26, 2019 Many good tree makers to choose from. With a few exceptions, the list is still good. You can add: -Dusty Smith, Buffalo, WY -Brian Seifert, Powell, WY I've been using Reed and Swanke trees for 20+ years and recommend them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincentmajor Report post Posted February 2, 2021 I’m looking for trooper style saddles. The type with suspension seats and metal cross horns as I call them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
