jwwright Report post Posted March 21, 2011 I have not posted anything in a while, so I thought I would post photos of a couple of recent saddles. Both are on identical trees, other than the horns. It's what I call a JW ranch versatility tree. Both are 15 1/2" finished seat, and 4" cantle. Many Thanks, JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cincolittles Report post Posted March 21, 2011 JW, Looks real good! I'm getting to were I like the all roughout more and more, especially down here in south texas were all we have are plenty of thorns to scratch up a good saddle. Have you ever made one with rawhide swells and a pencil roll? I have an old saddle that I'm going to try working on that has bleached rawhide on the swells and the cantle. I have made many knife sheaths out of rawhide and really like the natural rawhide more than the bleached, have always wondered what that saddle might look like with natural rawhide rather than bleached, but it can sure be tough to work with. Again, great job on these saddles. Sincerely, Stacy Little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Hey JW, Good looking Rigs! I figured pretty soon I would see something from ya. Always look forward to your next. On another note---------- I have a 4 year old Gelding, with some mounting and dismounting issues, gets real sporty when I swing my leg over gettin on or off. Thought I might get some insight from a guy who has done a fair amount of training and starting Colts. Thanks Billy Edited March 21, 2011 by Billy H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Hi Stacy...........Thank You. I agree with you, I prefer the look of natural rawhide over the bleached also. I have seen some saddles with rawhide on the swells, but never have built one, nor owned one. I have had a few saddles over the years with rawhide bindings on the horn and/or the cantle. I don't see much advantage to rawhide bound cantles, and I have seen a few drawbacks to them......the ones that I had were regular straight bindings and tended to gradually curl up toward the seat. Maybe it was just the way those were done. I myself have not built any saddles with rawhide bindings. Hi Billy.........Thank You as well. How does your gelding do the rest of the time when riding, other than the on/off situation? JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ct701996 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 do you build your own trees to? these are some nice lookin saddles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks Bill. No, I do not build trees , yet...............the trees in these 2 saddles were designed by myself and Jon Watsabaugh, and built by Jon. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted March 22, 2011 JW, I must apologise---I need to practice Forum edicate. This thread was about your top notch saddles and not about my issues with a horse. I think I am spending to much time with horses, cow's and kids. When I presented the question, I was still digging sand out of my ear for the second time that day. Always look forward to seeing new saddles from the Mad Cow. With Respect, Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Hi Billy......certainly no apology needed. I'd be happy to talk with you about your horse situation. Feel free to message me. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Nice Job JW! I like them both. I love the look of ruff out when new, but some sure get grimy fast. Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hi JW, Very nice work. Clean and neat with good balance. I am sure that they will get lots of good use and provide good experiance to the riders. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Joel, Thank You. I like rough outs, but you're right.....they look "used" quicker. Bob, Thank You. Both of these particular saddles are for repeat customers, which is what we are all after. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roperdad Report post Posted April 18, 2011 J Dub- Compliments, etc... Punchy looking rigs. Pretty as a picture, but look like something a ranch hand would ride, which I think is equally important. Hope you don't mind, but I steal ideas from you!! Got to see the saddle you made for Clay Crago the other day. Everyone else was looking over it, while I was looking UNDER it, and you have that part figured out. Again, my compliments and admiration. After a winter of coaching soccer and basketball and chasing kids around we are calving and seeing green grass. Yearlings arrive in two weeks. I'm trying to spit out a saddle for my daughter, and you gave me a couple ideas to throw on it. Thanks! Regards, Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Thank You Clay, I appreciate your generous remarks. Clay C. and his family are good people, and he darn sure makes a living horseback. We are starting to green up here too......although we've been in a drought from here down through Texas for a while. We had several good snows over the winter, but it never even made mud when it melted. We need some rains to help the grass, and slow down the wildfires. All the best to you, JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
