Bishop Custom Saddlery
How We make Our Saddles
We start with a Bowden Brand Tree
made by Ritter Saddle tree Co. These
premium quality trees are made from
wood sealed in rawhide. They are the
finest Ive seen in workmanship and are
the foundation to a superior saddle.
made by Ritter Saddle tree Co. These
premium quality trees are made from
wood sealed in rawhide. They are the
finest Ive seen in workmanship and are
the foundation to a superior saddle.
Are seats are hand carved out of 5 layers
of 12 oz. Herman Oak leather. We put
many hours carving till it is perfect. Our
goal is comfort for you and the horse.
of 12 oz. Herman Oak leather. We put
many hours carving till it is perfect. Our
goal is comfort for you and the horse.
Once the seat is carved for comfort
we work the horn and swell
we work the horn and swell
Here the jockys and rigging being
placed
placed
A little carving being done. Then the
seat covering placed and cantle sewed.
seat covering placed and cantle sewed.
Next seat is being fitted,The skirting
being set then the stirup leathers and
fenders.. Once every thing is fitted
properly we can start the carving
before saddle is assembled.
being set then the stirup leathers and
fenders.. Once every thing is fitted
properly we can start the carving
before saddle is assembled.
Here we can see the saddle taking shape
nicely
nicely
Here is the finished product. A beautiful
slick fork saddle that will last for a life time
of riding.
slick fork saddle that will last for a life time
of riding.
These Tapaderos custom made in
shop and all hand carved add a nice
touch.
shop and all hand carved add a nice
touch.
All saddles are custom made one at a time. We start with
measuring your horse for a proper fit. Then measurements are
sent out for a custom fit tree
measuring your horse for a proper fit. Then measurements are
sent out for a custom fit tree
Custom made Saddles
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