Warren Wright - Saddle Tree Maker

Warren Wright has been making Saddle Trees since 1969. He still uses traditional methods he learnt in America from the pioneers of the Western Saddle.

[@bashkillszombies]

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?

[@gregmock8527]

Top notch craftsman at work 👍

[@arthurkennedy5616]

Just found this video! I have used Warren’s trees for over 20 years they are the best anywhere in the world IMHO.

[@MrTimmonz]

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.

[@brucesturgeon4801]

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.

[@scottrob1968]

I have one he made in 1985 from there. It's an awesome saddle!

[@scottroberts5554]

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.

[@dicekiwi]

A Master Tree Maker and super genuine Man, why have I only just found this old friend?. Salut.

[@seathrunmagaoinghous4119]

Thank you. Seeing your tools answered several of my questions getting ready to build my 4th tree.

[@wolfgangknoll-ev6gl]

Super work

[@bernardopatino6263]

Realmente es artesanal, y es parte de un proyecto que se tiene qe terminar con cuero. exelente video gracias.

[@richardmuscat9496]

Richard calling. Love the video. Do you offer any courses on line to make saddle trees?

[@JoseSosa-yv5vl]

great.

[@jthepickle7]

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.

[@earthfodder]

Very cool, thanks.

[@OndesignNz2015]

Mark Manning Why thank you Mr Manning :)

[@LionAstrology]

What specifications in a species of do you want? Light/strong?

[@user-uq6dy3pp9p]

Супер! Классный мастер!👍👍👍👍👍

[@opforind]

What’s the waxy looking coating that gets put on wood at the end?

[@OndesignNz2015]

Hi Teo, that is rawhide

[@OndesignNz2015]

Take a look at this video on KZbin: Warren Wright- Saddle Tree Maker

[@ariapradj2525]

hi, can i come to learn how to make a saddle, where do you live? I'm from Russia ,

[@IvanSheretov]

Круто!) Молодец!

[@romanotoninello1221]

hi, Sell in Italy? how much does a tree 15.5 "wade complete transport

[@emnz]

+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

[@victorioguedea2311]

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

[@mauroignaciodimarco7200]

Me encanta como puedo comprar una

[@leonardovelasquez7621]

Donde puedo conseguir los patrones de fuste de caballo

[@mauroignaciodimarco7200]

Hola como puedo comprar un harvol por favor acá en argentina no puedo conseguir nada

[@user-ft7jw6kq4f]

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[@user-gi4zj9nn3h]

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[@user-ee3ep6np9i]

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[@user-ze2jq6ms7f]

Что за клей унего так крепко держит луки счего делают этот. Клей