Members Rolandranch Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Hello all! Here is my second saddle I finished just in time for the leather trade show in Prescott. I was beyond thankful to get 2nd place! I learned so much from judges Gordon Andrus, Bob Klenda, and Al Gould. What a great experience! Can't wait to start on number 3 and make it even better! Saddle details: 15-1/2" Hogg roper tree with leg-cuts. Thoroughbred leather All hardware was from my good friend Gordy Alderson. Quote
Members Rolandranch Posted March 1, 2020 Author Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks for looking! All the best! Ryan Quote
mikesc Posted March 1, 2020 Report Posted March 1, 2020 Superb work as always..deserving of 1st ( not 2nd ) place. :) Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted March 1, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted March 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Rolandranch said: Thanks for looking! It is inspiring to see someone so young brimming with such talent. Kudos to you... Quote
Members Arturomex Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 That's a nice piece of work. The lines are real good and the decorative elements are excellent. I like the way you kept it tied together with that rope border motiff. Regards, Arturo Quote
Members battlemunky Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 You are killin' it Ryan, as always! Watching you go big and excel is quite fun. I wish I had your talent, dude. The first place saddle must've been utterly amazing. Quote
rktaylor Posted March 1, 2020 Report Posted March 1, 2020 Congrats. That's a nice looking saddle. Randy Quote
Members Hildebrand Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Extreme level of talent. Beautiful work. Quote
Members Cattledude Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Congratulations!!! Very well done. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 1, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted March 1, 2020 Very many congratulations from me as well. If yours is 2nd place then the winner must be a real stunner and the competition must have been fierce To everyone on here you'll always be the winner, Ryan Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Rhale Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 What talent at a young age, I bet next year will be 1st place! Congratulations that is a beautiful saddle. Rodney Quote
Members billybopp Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Congratulations! That is awesome. - Bill Quote
Members Outfitr Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Gorgeous saddle, well done! Any idea how many hours you have into it? Quote
Members Daffy Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 To simply say you have talent is an understatement, Beautiful work!! Quote Keep your knives sharp and your powder dry.
Members blue duck Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Well done Ryan! Can't wait to see the next one. Thank you for sharing. Quote May God Smile on you today.
Members Goldshot Ron Posted March 1, 2020 Members Report Posted March 1, 2020 Well Ryan, if your saddle is No. 2, I would hate to compete against No. 1. For only your second saddle, it looks amazing. Your tooling looks well planned, and your swivel knife work is great. Tooling the back of the cantle is difficult at best, but you nailed it. I like how you stitched the flank cinch billet buckle holes; makes it look professional. The three judges are talented saddle makers, and you can trust what they said to be really good advice. Keep up the good work. Ron Quote
mikesc Posted March 1, 2020 Report Posted March 1, 2020 Btw Ryan..I forgot to mention, the photography on all of your work ( photos of your work previously posted here, and this time, of this saddle ) is also excellent. :) your post are like those of abhandmade..they always bring a smile to my face :) Quote "Don't you know that women are the only works of Art" .. ( Don Henley and "some French painter in a field" )
Members rdl123 Posted March 10, 2020 Members Report Posted March 10, 2020 Very impressive Ryan! Really like your tooling and the clean lines! Quality of this saddle definitely shows that we are in the 'Golden Age' of craftsmanship! Ron L Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted March 10, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted March 10, 2020 Beautiful work Ryan, and congratulations! That is quite an achievement for only your second saddle. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
ABHandmade Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) Congratulations, Ryan! Beautiful work. It looks great. Unfortunately, I am not a specialist in horses and saddles, but I am sure that your saddle will last a long time and will please its owner! Edited March 10, 2020 by ABHandmade Quote
toxo Posted March 11, 2020 Report Posted March 11, 2020 Fantastic job. I can't imagine how long that took to make. Truly a labour of love. And second place for your second attempt must've given you a tremendous sense of pride. (Provided of course there were more than two of you in the race and the regular judge wasn't tied up in the back of the van and your dad had to take over the judging. ) Quote
Members OldRedMule Posted March 13, 2020 Members Report Posted March 13, 2020 It was so beautiful and congratulations on your prize. It was a super bonus to meet you. Till next time! Quote
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