great explanations of what goes into a quality piece

Opinion on fiberglass vs rawhide in high humidity climates? Seems the fiberglass would be my best option here on the gulf coast.

What is the minimum price of your saddle? Thanks.

Sir, on the video of you roping on Nasty as I Wanna Be, how wide was that roping pen?

Nice saddle ! Get in more detail . What do you use to make leather shine and hours on tooling ! Beautiful 😅

I appreciate your time in making this video. I've been leatherworking for about 60 years, but find it almost impossible to do leatherwork for others. Recently someone asked me to build a custom seat for his 1968 Triumph 650. I had a blast making it, though, I only charged $200 for it (shaping, stretching and tooling the custom artwork took about two weeks), if someone I didn't like asked I'd tell them "You can't afford it!" I mostly do leather items for myself, the usual... chaps, spur straps, make knives and sheaths, wallets, motorcycle jacket, sometimes hand things out for presents. For the last couple years (off and on) I've been rebuilding an old Harpham Brothers from the late 1800's (if I was a saddlemaker it would have been done shortly after I got it... maybe), I learn slower these days than I used to, but I'll take the time, do the research (Bruce Grant's book "How to make cowboy horse gear" I've had with me for 60 years has a section by Lee Rice on the subject), watch the videos and put something on it. Then think about it some more. This video is priceless for craftspeople and artists. But a salesman's nightmare. Wish you'd make more of 'em. Thanks! You're an inspiration.

The longer the bar length, the more likely you are to experience bridging as well. Hence, the shorter the bars, the less likely.

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As a poor college student in the early 90s, I purchased a discount saddle from a saddlery outlet store. It was a good saddle and is still in use today, with my nieces. But I realize now that I got dang lucky.

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What a beautiful saddle. The detail work is exquisite!

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Very interesting Wish you still was doing it

So informative and quality Well explained thank you!!!

That was an eye opener, great information to use when looking for a saddle.

A stitch in time saves nine. Awesome old school technical work. When you lay your head down at night and prayers have been said you can rest easy knowing you've done it right. Blessings on ya ole son. Again Thanx for taking the time to let people know what they're getting for their dollar. As ever just Tom 🤠

Hi Nick, truly magnificent work! and thanks for sharing. I'm currently restoring a 1975 Saddle Y Roper down in South Africa that I found stored in a barn. I finished removing the sheepskin last night and I'm not blessed with 2 stitch lines. I want to remove the plugs and get in there and treat the old leather. They're still relatively stitched in, but once removed as you say it won't be easy to line them up again for my mate who will stitch the new sheepskin back in (thanks for the intel on the bigger piece and how to lay it out) What do you suggest I do at this point to make his job a little easier before I completely remove the plugs. I could also do it by hand but after your comment that you use a machine to get a stronger hold for a working saddle. I work as a cowboy on a cattle ranch so I plan to put this piece through the paces for years to come. Thanks in advance JM

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Very informative. I would definitely consider the cost as an investment for the quality of the end product. Thanks for the video.

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Really good and informative video, free from disturbing music and unruly camera actions, just information from someone who clearly knows what he is talking about.

Please help me. I want to learn how to saddle. Waiting for your reply.

Hi Nick, your craftsmanship is exceptional. So glad you made the video. The problem today is some saddlers are getting lazy and just want a quick buck. And consumers can’t afford, or just don’t understand what they are purchasing, so less cost will do. But the reality is as you explained a proper handmade saddle will stand up to a lot of hard use, saving them expensive repair costs. Here in Australia is so difficult to get a correctly hand made Traditional Australian Stock saddle. The craftsmanship way of making these saddles is dying out forever lost. The current market is flooded with Indian made copies (falsely labeled Australian made)stock saddles that don’t last five years and are very bad for the horses back. But consumers don’t understand what they are buying, except they think they are saving money.

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A beautiful and very functional saddle that works with the horses and rider's. They will stand the test of time and be family heirlooms to be handed down for future generations to use as they should be instead of sitting in a barn and forgotten about. Thank You for the work you do for the working cowboys and people that appreciate your work.

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G’Day Nick Pernoakas, you are a true artisan, as you said you make heirlooms that will stand the test of time and more importantly wear. Thank GOD you are a rider which makes all the difference between something that looks pretty, to creating something extraordinarily pretty functional and far more durable too. I can truly see the extra value for money that you put in to each and every one of a kind hand crafted artistic stunningly beautiful comfortable yet tremendously functional and strong well balanced saddle. One day I would love to own one of your fabulous masterpieces. Well done and thank you for the truly informative video. Much love Victoria Australia xo.

Very good Nick.

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Finally a western saddlemaker who realizes the importance of saddle fit!

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Very nice explanation! Thanks for the education!

Hi, I'm looking at making my own saddle again but I can never get my tree right. So anyway I would like to know if I could just purchase a saddle tree. If you would let me I would greatly appreciate it. If I can I would like to get a double rawhide saddle tree with a 3 inch, large 1.5 inch in diameter horn, size 16 inch seat, and a tall, thin top seat. Thanks for the video, useful info.

Hi, I can't really give you an answer based on this information. As I said in the video, the fit is determined by the shape of the back. All I can say is to try a lot of saddles, and then diagnose the fit through the factors I mention in the video, and of course, one that doesn't slip. If you would like to talk more, please email me at link on my web site. Thanks and Good Luck!

I have a horse with no withers, what kind of saddle would you recommend? I would like to get a barrel saddle I have one currently that will not stay on him. And I dont want to spend thousands on a saddle because hes only green broke.

Very useful information you gave us Nick! This video has given me great tips on using horse saddles very wisely!

Thanks Pat!

Nice job, Nick! I learned a few new things from this!