Parts of a Western Saddle
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2021
- In this video, I go through the proper terms for the different parts of a western saddle. Using the correct terms when visiting with your customers or your repair man, can save a lot of confusion. There are some geographical differences within the saddle world and what they call certain parts of a western saddle. I go through them as I know them based on my area and experience.
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Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you. Very good
Some fun word history starting in the 14th century; pommel has been used to describe, on various things from weaponry to architecture, that part that sticks out, generally to hold on to. Not in architecture of course but on swords, axes, and gymnastics horses.
I am not a saddle maker but I do leather craft as a hobby. I really appreciate your videos about stamping and tooling and even a video like this is great because of your enthusiasm for your craft. I hope you continue to put out videos and share your wealth of knowledge.
Love the video. And I just want to add the if a man is 4’1” and weighs 465 lbs he’s probably not going to ride a horse at all lol.
Great video. Thanks.
Great video. I know some folks I'm gonna recommend it to! A while back, you speculated about a "full build" video series: this could be the introduction!
Y'all got all that?
You've heard it straight from the Chris Stapleton of saddle building
Haha. Interesting video Don but I don't know a dang thing about saddles except which way I should be facing
Wow down in South Ga and always had rawhide covered trees but never given a thought to our humidity and moisture causing a problem. Guess if I ever buy another saddle I should look at fiberglass covered trees.
Elbow to fist measurement works for waistband size as well, like jeans.🙂
Thanks for sneaking in a quick video. Definitely different terminology from up north. Only thing I missed was the stirrup hobble that I know you use on your saddles. I met a woman from Texas who came to Wyoming to ride in the mountains. She didn't think much of our breast collars until she went up and down a few times. Of course, a back cinch is more important to Texas ropers.
Don, thanks for your time in explaining parts of the saddle. I don't know shinola about saddle making but at approaching 68 I'm still not too old to learn. Great video. I am just a hobby guy retired but just trying to stay busy and if I make a few dollars along the way even better. I never want to infringe on a craftsman working to make a living but for me, it's not all about the money. but more the love of making something and doing it right. Great job.
I just caught your video. You are on point! It goes without saying, you know your stuff Don. Good job and God bless :)
This was great! Especially the femur/fist-to-elbow measurement!
I had no idea what size saddle to look for!
Thanks for the clarification and the explanation of seat measurement
another great video, now with all this electric vehicle stuff the only thing missing would be a plug in electric saddle with back up and turning lights and a heated seat , lol ......
Very interesting Don. Nice to hear it explained
Great video Don
I never met anyone in the Rockies who liked a fiberglass tree, so I often wondered why they existed. Now, I understand.
Amazing
This would be great for a build vdeo intro..Thanks for the vdeo and time 👍
Great video! Could you do a video showing a seat repair? My daughter’s needs repaired and no one around is taking them in 🥴😆😆☠️
Where do you get your saddle trees?
I'm looking at that tree and it doesn't look like it would conform to a horse's back. There are pressure points fore and aft, instead of distributing the weight evenly.
They have what they call Elephant Ears. Where the Cheyenne , Bucharoo Roll is
Thanks for the Clarification.
Have a wonderful day.
I like your tree. Where do you get those from?