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.

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Serge Panels

Serge Panels

Serge panels seem to throw people off. It is the underside of the panel and is made of 1/4 inch thick wool felt. I love them for many reasons, mostly being comfort for the horse. I get lots of questions about adjusting. Here is a picture of how I adjust them. I use my...

Dee Rings

Dee Rings

Yes! We can add Dee rings to saddles.

Saddle Consignment

Saddle Consignment

Frequently I'm asked about consigning saddles. That is such a niche market that I really don't get into it. I would like to recommend my friend Cori McGraw. She has wonderful saddles and does a great job with "re-homing" saddles.

Peanuts

Peanuts

And because I do get asked from time to time, do you really get a saddle shipped in a box full of peanuts? I'll start sharing the fun.

Reseat Finished

Reseat Finished

Here are a few steps along the way and another before and after....

Flaps

Flaps

Had to change the angle of the blocks on these flaps. Before: After:

Flocking Ports

Flocking Ports

Just doing some flocking adjustments. It is so frustrating when you see new flocking ports cut that aren't original. And they are so close to the original ones. If you just reach a bit further you could have found it. Now this panel has two large gashes. Big deal? It...

Reflocks

Reflocks

This is a reflock not to be confused with a flocking adjustment. Here is what comes out and what goes back in. That's a pile of new flocking!

Yay Jenni Fairweather and Suzie Q!

Yay Jenni Fairweather and Suzie Q!

This was our second National Championships together and her second time winning! So thrilled to be apart of her team! I'd like to think it is my lucky flocking but she is an amazing mare with an equally talented rider.

Restitching Flaps

Restitching Flaps

Restitching some flaps that had completely worn through. Forgot my taller stool so I'm sitting on my table but I have a great view of the warm up ring. 😊

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