I Need Saddle Information

[Dwight]

I am 6 ft 1 inch, weigh in at about 195, and I would like to make myself a saddle.

Having said that, . . . I have read until I am OD'd on words, . . . trying to figure out what it is that I am looking for, . . . so I just decided to put it to the experts.

I don't know anything at all about "sizes" of saddles, . . . but I know what I like, . . . and it would be an older style where the horn is bare metal, . . . and the seat back is more straight up than most saddles found in the saddle shops these days. The stirrups are also leather covered.

This would be for a 15 hand quarter mare.

Question 1: What do I call that type of saddle?

Question 2: Where can I get "plans" for such a saddle?

Any help would be appreciated.

May God bless,

Dwight

[steveh]

hello,

Since you have an idea or vision of what you want your saddle to look like, I would contact a custom tree maker.There are some listed in the forum. Discuss with them what you have in mind. They can recommend a cantle hieght ,and dish, seat lengnth, fork style, horn, bars ect.

Steve

[Dwight]

hello,

Since you have an idea or vision of what you want your saddle to look like, I would contact a custom tree maker.There are some listed in the forum. Discuss with them what you have in mind. They can recommend a cantle hieght ,and dish, seat lengnth, fork style, horn, bars ect.

Steve

Hey, Steveh, thanks for the information. I've got a buddy who has several horses & saddles, . . . I never really thought of him, . . . but I think I'll mosey over his way, . . . take my measuring stick, . . . and put his info together with yours, . . . may get something really promising going that way.

Next question: does anyone out there have any "how to" videos or books for sale?

May God bless,

Dwight