it was a long Winter

[grumpyguy]

Ashley,

Those pockets are down right practial in design. I take it you have spent "a little time a horse back" in rough country! Definately some practical thought into features to keep them in place and minimize shifting. I still can't get over it, such a simple deal, the front string or strap passes through the holes on the front side of the pockets back and then passes though the saddles rear dee. The hole is located close to the rear dee where it belongs. It would make for easy repair or replacement should it get fouled and broken on the trail. I haven't seen anything quite like them before and I have been to a lot of custom shops! Most are riveted on and when they foul, the rivet pulls out, either the bag back or the strap are damaged and not easily repaired on the trail. (I can't tell you how many times this has happened when riding with my partners. Gear lost and destroyed is the norm.) If they are going though holes they are usually located higher up above the pocket lids, making it harder to secure them against the saddle skirt. Sometimes causing shifting and an annoying bouncing when chasing a cow. (I'm sure the horses don't care for the pounding they take from it either.)

Another fine example of someone who thinks outside the box just enough to come up with something really great! (Us horse people are often not much for new ideas and the thinking outside the box thing.) I take my hat off to you.