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I don't know much about saddles, Simon, but that looks really beautiful!

And you made that by yourself?! This is so cool, Simon. Great and beautiful work. To work with leather has so much different sides, so much different aspects. And that is one of them. Thanks for sharing the picture. Real classy!

Robby

p.s.
I allowed myself to put the picture right into your post.

That is a fine looking saddle Simon. Can't believe that's your first, well done. I'm a big fan of plain rough out saddles without the fancy tooling. Nothing feels better on my rear end than a custom saddle that is made to fit you.

Thanks Guys.
Thanks Robby for doing that picture thing. I tried to do that myself, but again failed! William who works for me is a very good tradesman. He started working with me over 4 years ago when he had just turned 16 and now is producing work better than me. So while I did make this one myself, I did also have him letting me know what to do, otherwise I don't think it would have turned out so well for a first one
This saddle is called a "Half Breed" which is in between an American Western Saddle and an Australian Stocksaddle. They are very comfortable to ride in.
Simon

I don't know much about saddles but it look nice, and comfortable as well.

Hi Simon i'm not a saddle maker but i think you have done a great job!!!!!

It is a beautiful saddle, Simon. It looks sturdy, so you may never need to build another one! I really love how you put your logo on it.

Beautiful Simon, that'll do the job!

Wow, great job Simon, the saddle looks very elegant and comfortable.

Best wishes,
Mario

Congratulations! I hope it gives you many years of service! It looks great

That's awesome Simon! I have done very little work with leather, but I can still see that you did a fine job. Just out of curiosity, what's the going price for a custom saddle like that? Also, awesome whip, that barber's pole handle is really cool

Wonderful work on the saddle Simon! You're good at everything you do brother!

Thanks everyone for all the comments. A custom made saddle like this is $2950.00. Each one that we have done has been numbered, and William just made No. 7. I enjoyed making it, but for me my passion is in my whips, so am leaving that side of the business up to William to grow. I'll probably make another when I wear this one out, but should last me for many years.
Simon

Simon, that saddle... I'm very impressed! I played around with working with leather years ago. About 20 years back if memory serves. The lines on this thing are immaculate! The stitching very tidy and then open expanses of beautiful leather. I find something like this more appealing in it's cleanliness and lack of clutter. I've seen leatherwork of many types that have just been tooled to death! Nope, this saddle is clean, simple, elegant. I like it quite a bit!

Thank you Terry.

Hi Simon,

Thanks for your message.
As far as I know we are the only Australians here, if there are others then maybe they could let us know. I was wondering also if there are other whipmakers on this forum using kangaroo, I noticed Gio but are there others that I didn't pick up on?

Great saddle by the way Simon.

All the best.

Terry J

Jeff works with roo for a long time! Perhaps he can chime in, here?

Robby

Robby Amper wrote:Jeff works with roo for a long time! Perhaps he can chime in, here?

Robby

And enjoy every minute of it! There are still a few of us working with Roo here. I know that Josee and Franco both do excellent work in kangaroo. Simon of course I have followed for a few years and have spoken with once a few years ago. And Giovanni has been here as long as or longer than me and also does great work.

Sadly there have been others that have come and gone. Once this used to be a pretty busy place for those of us using kangaroo leather. I still come here because it is a great place to hang out and I always learn something.

Jeff

Beautiful work on that saddle , its hard to believe its your first.

There's only a few of us who work with roo ,i might try my hand at paracord at some point because of the convenience and price but i will always come back to roo.
I second Jeff's comment , its a great place to hang out and learn.

Thanks again everyone. There is ALWAYS something to learn. Roo is my favourite, and I wish nylon was never invented Everytime someone wants a pair of whips I have to use gloves to plait or suffer with sore hands!
Simon