I've always wondered why saddle makers build saddles to molds they have in storage, gauges, rather than to the horse. I've made two saddles, to make the tree I used a DIY recipe for air dry molding plaster (I think in the US they sell them as tiny blocks for like $5+, I mixed up a four litre ice cream tub of it for $1) and that way I could rasp out the tree literally flat to the back of the animal to maximise sharing the load of pressure evenly across her surface. The leatherwork was the hardest part for me, steep learning curve. Don't even try for decorations or carved leather, just trim it clean and simple. But yeah - anyone else in amateur land make their saddles to their beast rather than to an imaginary mold?
Warren made my saddle back in 1988, at the time he was one of the best saddle makers in the world I reckon. one of my prize possessions to hand down. Amazing guy when you watch this video.
Making odd shapes, straight from the mind is just about as difficult as it gets! I make shoe lasts from scratch and can speak to how hard it really is.
+Romano Toninello Hi Romano, sorry I have only just had the notification on this post. Warren lives in New Zealand and mainly exports to USA. Have a look at his website warrenwrighttreemaker.com and send him an email. Warren will let you know the costs. Kind regards, Evan
Hey you look like Brett collier lol Hey I had a saddle that didn’t have the tin in it I roped some heavy cattle but was always conscience that it would break
Top notch craftsman at work 👍
Just found this video! I have used Warren’s trees for over 20 years they are the best anywhere in the world IMHO.
I've always wondered why saddle makers build saddles to molds they have in storage, gauges, rather than to the horse. I've made two saddles, to make the tree I used a DIY recipe for air dry molding plaster (I think in the US they sell them as tiny blocks for like $5+, I mixed up a four litre ice cream tub of it for $1) and that way I could rasp out the tree literally flat to the back of the animal to maximise sharing the load of pressure evenly across her surface. The leatherwork was the hardest part for me, steep learning curve. Don't even try for decorations or carved leather, just trim it clean and simple. But yeah - anyone else in amateur land make their saddles to their beast rather than to an imaginary mold?
Warren made my saddle back in 1988, at the time he was one of the best saddle makers in the world I reckon. one of my prize possessions to hand down. Amazing guy when you watch this video.
A Master Tree Maker and super genuine Man, why have I only just found this old friend?. Salut.
what an artist! I have a Warren Wright saddle that he made in 1985. Its by far one of the best made saddles i have ever owned. My horses love it too.
Warren made me a saddle many years ago when he was resident at Ngaruawahia Waikato. Best saddler you will find and a truly great tradesman.
I have one he made in 1985 from there. It's an awesome saddle!
Super work
Thank you. Seeing your tools answered several of my questions getting ready to build my 4th tree.
Realmente es artesanal, y es parte de un proyecto que se tiene qe terminar con cuero. exelente video gracias.
great.
Making odd shapes, straight from the mind is just about as difficult as it gets!
I make shoe lasts from scratch and can speak to how hard it really is.
Супер! Классный мастер!👍👍👍👍👍
Very cool, thanks.
Mark Manning Why thank you Mr Manning :)
Richard calling. Love the video. Do you offer any courses on line to make saddle trees?
What specifications in a species of do you want? Light/strong?
Take a look at this video on TH-cam: Warren Wright- Saddle Tree Maker
Me encanta como puedo comprar una
What’s the waxy looking coating that gets put on wood at the end?
Hi Teo, that is rawhide
Donde puedo conseguir los patrones de fuste de caballo
Круто!) Молодец!
hi, can i come to learn how to make a saddle, where do you live? I'm from Russia ,
hi, Sell in Italy? how much does a tree 15.5 "wade complete transport
+Romano Toninello
Hi Romano, sorry I have only just had the notification on this post.
Warren lives in New Zealand and mainly exports to USA.
Have a look at his website warrenwrighttreemaker.com and send him an email.
Warren will let you know the costs.
Kind regards,
Evan
Hey you look like Brett collier lol
Hey I had a saddle that didn’t have the tin in it I roped some heavy cattle but was always conscience that it would break
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Hola como puedo comprar un harvol por favor acá en argentina no puedo conseguir nada
Просто супер сколько стоят ваши сёдла с доставкой до Киргизии
Здравствуите я из казахстана как получит заготовку седломожете отправит загатовку не обшивные
Что за клей унего так крепко держит луки счего делают этот. Клей