Rolandranch Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolandranch Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks for looking! All the best! Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Superb work as always..deserving of 1st ( not 2nd ) place. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturomex Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rktaylor Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Congrats. That's a nice looking saddle. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Extreme level of talent. Beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cattledude Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Congratulations!!! Very well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Congratulations! That is awesome. - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outfitr Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Gorgeous saddle, well done! Any idea how many hours you have into it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy Report post Posted March 1, 2020 To simply say you have talent is an understatement, Beautiful work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Well done Ryan! Can't wait to see the next one. Thank you for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdl123 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted March 10, 2020 Beautiful work Ryan, and congratulations! That is quite an achievement for only your second saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRedMule Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
