BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Shown is the latest saddle out of my shop. It was made for a 13 year old that shows an Arab. Since this young lady has some growing to do, I made the stirrups with a lot of adjustment, starting with where she is now, to about 8 additional inches of leg growth. that necessitated a slightly lower seat jockey than usual to allow that adjustment without having the fender hanging out below the jockey in a couple of years. This is a 14 1/2" seat, as she is an will likely continue to be a slender girl even after she finishes growth. It is made on a bowman tree with Arab bars, and a youth horn. It has an insert padded, std cantle with exposed stitching on the binding. In-skirt rigging, skirts are cut-out to facilitated closer leg contact and full tooling. Please feel free to critique. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redd Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Damn!!! That's impressive, Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Wow! That is a beauty!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwillielv Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Man that is impressive. How long does something like that take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howie696 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 OMG!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AftonCraft Report post Posted March 15, 2014 The rider should be delighted to ride in this saddle, Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted March 15, 2014 I think it is just awesome, . . . especially since I prefer a seat like it. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keplerts Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Great job, Bob! I really like the color. What is it? Your tooling looks nice as well. What leather did you use and is that real sheep skin? I think your customer will be delighted with the way it turned out. Great work! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rscow Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Gorgeous. Nuff said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Looks great Bob! There's a lot I like about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Thank You to all for the kind comments! To answer the questions, it actually took about 4 mos to make, once the tree was here, and we actually started. Tom, the actual color is black background and the detail is dark brown (feiblings pro oil die) all done on Wicket & Craig leather and yes it is real sheep skin. Once again, thanks to those who took the time to comment. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Lovely! I love the seat and the color, and well, everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs Report post Posted March 20, 2014 that is impressive , just Beautiful, thanks for sharing your talent !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks again for the kind comments. I was particularly pleased with how the tooling turned out, since I used a lot of the tips I got from Bob Park's book, and also I used a specific flower that he uses and didn't want to "bugger it up". It was mentioned that it was hard to see the tooling because of the color and the overall pics. Here are some better pics, still trying to get this picture taking thing down. Thanks Again for looking! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudslinger Report post Posted March 23, 2014 Thats beautiful work. the details are amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 257 Report post Posted March 24, 2014 WOW , Beautiful work ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulsleather Report post Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) MAGNIFICENT! That is what I call high end leather furniture. Can't imagine what your customer will feel like trotting around on that... probably like the queen of all she surveys. Holy mackrel! Great job, Bob. Edited March 26, 2014 by Paulsleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks again for the kind words. Paul you mentioned about the girl that I made the saddle for. Attached is a pic of the young lady and the horse that the saddle was built for. Can't wait to see them in a show this year, if it will ever warm up! Edited March 26, 2014 by BondoBobCustomSaddles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Pardon the pun, . . . but the saddle looks like it was made for them, . . . Good job, again, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needles Report post Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) you are a Craftsmen... beautiful work Edited March 26, 2014 by needles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Bob, I love the color on that one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Just saw this one Bob. Very nice work. That padding looks real soft. All that tooling makes my head hurt just thinking about the tension to not make a mistake. Lots of bling too I see. Very nice! Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted April 1, 2014 Just got our DSL line back up and running, been off line for about 6 days. Wow, leatherworker withdrawal !!! Thanks again to all for looking. Joel, it never entered my mine that I should have tension because of that. Damn! another thing to worry about!! LOL Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 ONe of the nicest Saddles I have ever seen EVER. Nice job ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheHat Report post Posted April 17, 2014 That's absolutely stunning!!! -Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
