The first saddle Cary made for us was in 1997. Already Cary had a reputation for doing thoughtful and meticulous work, and we couldn’t have been more pleased or proud of that saddle. It is still as beautiful and functional today, as it was the day we picked it up. Since then Cary has gone on to […]
Archives for April 2012
For the Collector
Since the founding of the TCAA in 1998, I have built nearly twenty unique, collector category saddles for an average price of nearly $30,000, all of which have been collaborations with some very good silversmiths (Scott Hardy, Mark Drain, Mark Dahl, R. Schaezlein & Son) Almost all of them took over a year from the […]
Thoughts on Craftsmanship
Over the years, I have approached fine craftsmanship as a process…a journey of refinement. There has been an ongoing, deliberate effort to make the next saddle better than the last. It is a study of integrating function and art, the two ideals at the heart of fine craftsmanship. This commitment has required a certain amount […]
Keeping Your Saddle Clean
Better horsemanship begins with paying careful attention to details. One of those details that figure into the larger picture is adequate care and maintenance of the one thing you use every time you swing a leg over your horse: your saddle. The quality of care you give your saddle should match the quality of care […]