Years ago, while out exploring trails on horseback with a friend, I first used saddle horn bags. These flimsy, synthetic nylon bags with velcro closures were so very handy while riding. They were perfect for holding drinks, water bottles, wallets, keys and cell phones. While they did do their intended job, they sure didn't look good doing it. Why were these cheap, black, velcro bags sitting atop beautiful, expensive, handmade leather saddles?
Within a couple weeks I had designed and made the first two sets of all leather, saddle horn bags. I gave them to two friends that rode often and that I knew would put them through their paces. Over a decade later and those two original sets still set atop both friends saddles on every ride they go on. Over the years I have made a set here and there for friends to enjoy. This year I made two sets for a very good friend of mine, the equestrian author Carly Kade. I carefully burned her logo into the cover flaps and sent them off to Arizona, a gift. She loved them, raved about their looks, the leather, the craftsmanship and their functionality. It was then in her thank you that Carly said 'You are an Old Soul'. It fit, it stuck, that's me! Carly encouraged me to start selling these through the world of social media, advertising and now here on my own website.
Since then I have introduced a few more items, keeping to the classic western styling and ruggedness of my originals. Everything I make gets as much love and attention as my friends' bags did. Every piece is 100% handmade. Every single hole, every inch of cut, every single stitch and every rivet set with my hands. Every piece is hand branded and assigned it's unique serial number hammered into it's back. It is here that I will, at no charge, put initials or dates for my customers.
These bags are, like your saddle, an investment for your comfort and reflection of your character. Timeless styling, practical, beautiful and Ranch Tough!
Within a couple weeks I had designed and made the first two sets of all leather, saddle horn bags. I gave them to two friends that rode often and that I knew would put them through their paces. Over a decade later and those two original sets still set atop both friends saddles on every ride they go on. Over the years I have made a set here and there for friends to enjoy. This year I made two sets for a very good friend of mine, the equestrian author Carly Kade. I carefully burned her logo into the cover flaps and sent them off to Arizona, a gift. She loved them, raved about their looks, the leather, the craftsmanship and their functionality. It was then in her thank you that Carly said 'You are an Old Soul'. It fit, it stuck, that's me! Carly encouraged me to start selling these through the world of social media, advertising and now here on my own website.
Since then I have introduced a few more items, keeping to the classic western styling and ruggedness of my originals. Everything I make gets as much love and attention as my friends' bags did. Every piece is 100% handmade. Every single hole, every inch of cut, every single stitch and every rivet set with my hands. Every piece is hand branded and assigned it's unique serial number hammered into it's back. It is here that I will, at no charge, put initials or dates for my customers.
These bags are, like your saddle, an investment for your comfort and reflection of your character. Timeless styling, practical, beautiful and Ranch Tough!