In The Workshop
I love to be in my workshop! It’s where I can be creative and my passion really comes through.
Feel free to browse through before & after pictures of some of my projects, hints or tips on how to care for your saddle, and more.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss having your saddle worked on, please contact me.
Video: Why I drop panels when I do a Flocking Adjustment
From video: Hi, my name is Adrian Hendricks and I'm a saddle maker here in Eagle, Idaho. The other day I had a really good question from one of my clients. They asked when I'm out doing a fitting, "why do I always drop the panels on my saddles when I go to make a...
This is why I inspect saddles: Unexpected missing rivet under rider
Billet Stitching
So “check your billets” they say! What exactly does that mean? It means to look and make sure the stitching is solid but there is more to it than that. I always look to make sure the knots are still secure. I check that the stitching is double strand or a very thick...
New Saddles
Sometimes a saddle is so special you have to go ride and try it....even when it is winter. This Brown Cambridge came and I just had to give it a go. Luckily I didn't get bucked off as I haven't ridden for a month. I think Cricket was as happy as I was to go for a spin!
Reflocking and Quilting Stitches
It's hard to get good pictures of what I feel when doing reflocks. Here is an example that I was able to capture showing how I let the quilting stitches out to accommodate a completely different shape. The horse this saddle is for has completely changed. He grew...
Saddle Makeover
This was fun! I loved redoing the knee pads!! I did several other updates you can't see that include new billets and re-stitching the panels.
Para Saddle
This has been a fun challenge! I've been helping a rider who has very limited use of her legs modify a saddle for trail. Thanks to Takt for providing a great saddle to start with. We're still in the trial phase but it is being shipped off today and we'll modify more...
Hulsebos Reseat
This one got a new seat, new forepiece, new billet webbing and billets and I touched it up with some dye. And the owner wanted to change out the white welting to black.
Black Country Reinforcement
Here is a Black Country that needed the flaps reinforced and a touch up with dye.
Bierry Spruce up
This was fun to work on. It came in immaculate condition so my job was to keep it looking perfect. I needed to replace the billets, recover the calf blocks and add a protective reinforcement to the lower flap as it was just starting to wear. I love working on well...
Butet Reseat
I love how this one turned out.
Blocks and BLOCKS!
I grew up riding in my beloved Stubben Siegfried. I always wanted a Crosby Prix de Nations. I finally got one and can't ride in it. Thus, I pay close attention to my knee blocks. I am short so I like little to no block on my dressage saddle as they interfere with my...