First Saddle

[4t Diamond]

Just completed my first saddle and looking for honest opinions. This was completed in my free time after work over the past 3 months and I was fortunate enough to work with a very gracious and talented saddle maker during the process. Any tips for my next project would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[bruce johnson]

Sure looks good from here. Heck of a project for a first one and you pulled it off well.

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

I second Bruce's comments. Nice Job!

Bob

[rdl123]

I like it - Very nice work for a first rig!

What kind of tree did you put in it? I like the old timey look.

R

[4t Diamond]

Thanks a lot! Tree is a replica based from a 1920ish Visalia that my mentor had around.

[Josh Ashman]

Great looking saddle, nice job!

[4t Diamond]

Thanks Josh

[rktaylor]

Being only a year or so removed from my first saddle, I am duly impressed. I am still apprehensive about visible stitching on the back of the cantle binding so am even more impressed that you tackled it on the first saddle. I also like the combined of basket weave and floral designs. Great job.

Seeing other people's work makes me want to order another tree, but I better hold off for a while.

Thanks for sharing,

Randy

[4t Diamond]

Thanks Randy. I liked the idea of the floral/basket combo and I'm happy with the way it came out for my first try on carving roses. Im spending a lot more time practicing on how to carve them better to have them look nicer but any pointers would be appreciated. I'm sure most of the finesse comes with plenty of practice. -Trevor

[ponypome]

just wanted to epic you have a nice style with saddles