Saddle Pics

[kseidel]

I have had these pics on a cd for months and finally got some into the computer.

This saddle won first place in the tooled saddle category at the 2010 "World Leather Debut" in Sheridan Wy. It was not published in the Leather Crafters And Saddlers Journal, so I thought I would post some pics on here.

It is a 16" modified association 14" wide, 4"high X 13"wide cantle with 1 3/4" cheyenne roll. #4 Post dally horn with 3 1/4" cap. Fully tooled with a wyoming wild rose pattern with smooth leather under riders legs. The saddle features an inlaid padded seat, is fully lined and machine stitched @ 8 stitches per inch. Color is two tone chestnut. Note the seat is inset into the swell for a flush fit. Keith Gertsch made the tree, and Rob Schaelein made the sterling silver conchos.

Thanks for looking.

Keith Seidel

[Billy H]

Keith, It is truley beautiful in every aspect. ( I am blown away and just shaking my head )

Thanks, Billy

[dirtclod]

It is a piece of work to be proud of without a doubt ! Nice job !!

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Without question, made with the pride and attention fo detail that all your work exhibits. Absolutely top notch!

Bob

[GrampaJoel]

Mr. Seidel,

To comment on the beauty of this saddle would be superfluous.

As a want to be saddle builder, I don't have the words anyway.

Just looking at all the work, and skill that went into making a saddle such as this is almost more than I can comprehend.

Especially knowing (from first hand experience), how one slip of the tool can destroy a piece of work.

May I ask of you Mr. Seidel,( or anyone that knows) is this saddle an in-skirt rigging design?

If so, what is the line of stitching going up at the back billet for?

Thanks .

Joel

[gtwister09]

Keith,

As ALWAYS!!!! Absolutely great work. Two tone chestnut sure looks nice. Wonderful attention to detail as always even in the smallest details. Hats off!

Regards,

Ben

[kseidel]

Thank you all for the compliments. I'm glad you like it. I know that I sure appreciate seeing work that others post, I just don't take the time to post many pics.

May I ask of you Mr. Seidel,( or anyone that knows) is this saddle an in-skirt rigging design?

If so, what is the line of stitching going up at the back billet for?

That is an in-skirt rigging and the stitchline you see behind the rear billet is the back edge of the rigging plate. The rigging plate is a single piece overlay that covers the front of the skirt and extends to behind the slot which makes up the rear rigging. It extends up to the tree and creates a housing for the back bar. I feel the rear rigging is better supported by ending the rigging in this way and having the stitching to add rigidity. You can see the shape as demonstrated by the attach diagram.

[TroyWest]

Hahaha, I laughed when I saw the title. We appreciate your shameless self promotion. Not enough saddle pics posted these days.

Excellent work. Beautiful in every aspect. Great job on the swell, great job on the seat, on the inlay, on the roll, stitching, edges, color, really immaculate work.

A pleasure to look at. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Troy

[JHayek]

Looks good Kieth. Who made the silver rivet caps?

Jon

Looks good Kieth. Who made the silver rivet caps?

Jon

never mind, i just read all the words on your post... i know nothing has changed right.?

[kseidel]

Hahaha, I laughed when I saw the title. We appreciate your shameless self promotion. Not enough saddle pics posted these days.

Excellent work. Beautiful in every aspect. Great job on the swell, great job on the seat, on the inlay, on the roll, stitching, edges, color, really immaculate work.

A pleasure to look at. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Troy

Thanks Troy. I titled this just for you! And you are right, there fewer saddle pics posted lately. Guess we all betterpost some of our work more regularly.

Keith