Members Currahee Posted February 1, 2017 Members Report Posted February 1, 2017 So i started in 2015 I learned under Pete Harry in Pembroke Kentucky. I built this saddle for myself. Used a Toots Mansfield Tree . Modified the undercut in the swells because i didn't like it filled it in and rounded it out. It's on a full quarter horse bar tree. I didn't pad the seat as I do not like padding in the seat. I have put 350 miles in this saddle since i built it . I wanted a saddle I could use for anything from trail riding to working cows. Tell me what your thoughts are. My feelings don't get hurt easily if I didn't want to know i wouldn't ask Quote
Members Dwight Posted February 1, 2017 Members Report Posted February 1, 2017 Just a personal thing, . . . I like squared skirts better, . . . but I do really like the seat, . . . especially the straight up back. I would hope if I ever decided to build a saddle, . . . that mine would come out as good as yours. Good job. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Currahee Posted February 3, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2017 A lot of people do like the square skirts dwight and i can do them.I just don't prefer them because i find the rounded skirts help fit more horses I built this one for me and that's why I went with it. I build a saddle based on what a person wants so where this a saddle for you it would be square skirts brother :). I thank you for taking the time to look it over. The tree for this saddle came from baitey Saddle trees in Arndt Tennessee. I have been very happy with this tree. The seat back is 4 1/2 and I like a straighter back seat too because i have back issues so the straighter back seat helps support my lower lumbar. I thank you for the compliment and your willingness to tell me what you would change if it was you. That I think is more helpful than anything else when you plan to sell to the public. Safe travels my friend and best wishes to you and yours, S.J. Phelps Quote
Members Currahee Posted February 6, 2017 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2017 Thanx man @Thor appreciate the comment Love the Lion by your name man did you do that as a carving? Quote
Members Bigfoote Posted February 7, 2017 Members Report Posted February 7, 2017 I have never built a saddle but if I do I hope it turns out as nice as yours. I like that real clean look, awesome job! Quote
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