Arizona Roper

[horsewreck]

Chuck,

That is a good looking saddle that cries out for heavy ranch work. You just can't beat a good old roughout rig, and you did a good job. I agree about the rope strap, but we all learn something on every one. The narrower Arizona tree is a good look.... Jeff

[BuckhornBrand]

Brent, thanks for the advice. I've still got a long ways to go and I know experience is the best teacher, but a little help along the way sure doesn't hurt. Thanks for your time!

Thanks Jeff, it is getting some use.

Chuck

[Aurelie]

As for those ear cuts, I'll tell you what was told to me. Ya just have to build more saddles. Of course, that's easy to say, but it's the simple truth. There are so many variables involved that trying to come up with a sure fire, easy, fool proof methodology is darn near impossible. It just takes a lot of practice, trial and error and good deal of luck..... not to mention one's ability to hide mistakes. Or, to adapt and adjust to miscalculations.

Yup! totally agree with that....and sometimes you get out of it easy, nice...and sometimes it won't let you go easily!

What i ve learnt after my 2 1/2 saddles i ve built so far (3d one is in process) ??

Think outside the box

and try Plan B, C, D...'til it works the way you want!

i so love that job...and sometimes...i so hate it!

Héhéhé

And Chuck : i really like your saddle

may be not perfect but totally good to me!

..and do not worry , next one will be even better!

Good luck !!

[Aurelie]

Oh!!

and i forgot to tell you :

i really love the tapaderos too

[BuckhornBrand]

Thank You Aurelie! Sorry, I haven't been on here in a while. But thanks for your kind words of ecouragement.