"A talent will only take you so far, then you'll hit a brick wall, that's where genius comes in" Wise words.

Ah to have a custom made saddle. I've had some pretty good saddles over the past 65 years but never could afford one of those. The saddle is a really important part of the relationship between horse and rider. Thanks for producing this video.

This channel is very underrated

Hello from Eastern France, What absolutely fabulous artists !!! I am an individual and practice leather work as an amateur and, am also rider... I discover there works of art in saddlery. It is a real happiness to see Lovers of their work animals and humans for which they perform such works! THANK YOU for making us discover these Wonders !!!

When I heard you say Buford, I'm thinking Buford, GA. I have a Bona Allen "Wheel n Deal" cutting saddle that my mother bought sometime in the early 60's. It has a beautiful floral pattern tooling. I am so proud of that saddle. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!

The artistry is beautiful but, the Craftmanship is stellar!

I have 5 Caldwells and had 4 made by Charon and Tom. I had to give up barrel racing for health reasons but still ride in them. My friend told me the other day that I could get top dollar for them, but I don't have any reason to part with them. They are THE best barrel saddle out there.

Greetings from the UK. From my experience the master craftsmen and women in the USA really are some of the world’s very best in the products they produce, attention to detail and the great pride they take in making everything just how a customer wants it so a customer is happy. Man how I would love one of these saddles as the next saddle I purchase for myself.

Had a custom saddle made in the early 1990s. Have used it all these years on dozens of horses and it always performed perfectly. Can no longer ride, but still have my saddle.

There is a lot more to saddle making than meets the eye. Incredible!

Now that is elegance with humble pride, what great workmanship. 👍

👍Enjoyed your video! I had a spinal cord injury while working up in the Rockies, near Durango, CO, back in the 1970s. Unable to move my legs, while I was in the hospital in Englewood, CO (Denver area), I started tooling leather during the months that I was laid up. It was then, that I decided to make saddles. Due to the paralysis from the chest down, it was doubtful that I'd ever regain the use of my legs, however I "walked" out of the hospital on crutches, wearing a metal backbrace. In time, I could get around, with just a walking stick. I could also ride all day, once I pulled myself up into the saddle. A leatherwork bench was set up for me in the tackroom, that was located in the barn. I began doing tack repair, working on the pack outfit's dozens of riding saddles, the pack saddles for the mules and the pack equipment, using an old Landis Machine to stitch the heavy leather. I later attended school at OSU Okmulgee, OK, where I learned Western Boot Making and Saddlemaking while there. I still have the 1st saddle that I made, back in the 1970s, on a A-fork, shovel-cantle tree, from Standard Saddle Tree Company, out of Vernal, UT. I put many a mile on that saddle, when (despite my broken back, 2 fractured vertebrae + spinalcord injury) I was a packer / Licensed Guide + Outfitter in the high country of the 780 square mile Weminuche Wilderness Wilderness area, located in the San Juan Mountains in the Colorado Rockies. After graduation, from OSU and returning to Colorado, I worked as a saddlemaker at Colorado Saddlery, up in the original saddle shop on the 2nd floor of the building at the corner of 15th and Wynkoop in Denver. When Bona Allen saddles were being made in Olney Illinois, I was a saddlemaker there, till they closed down, 20 some years ago. After the old Landis Stitcher, I later bought a Champion "hook + awl" stitching machine with the 10'' throat. I traded the Champion stitching Machine off, in the 1990s, when I bought bought my 9710 model Singer straight-needle harness Stitching machine. Colorado Saddlery had the Campbell-Randal, (hook +awl) stitching machines when I was a saddlemaker there. Bona Allen in Olney ,IL, had Durkopp Adler Stitching Machines, with "triple feed'. I'v collected a lot of "vintage" saddlemaking tools, since buying my 1st tools in the 1970s, Gomph, McMillen, Hackbarth, CS Osborne, a vintage German made headknife. some vintage Shefield Steel punches .

Those people don’t make saddles. They make art. Blew me away. Great channel. I binged 3 videos and subbed.

Really cool. I had an antique H.P Cluck saddle from my Dad, I dreamed of restoration, but, ..I let it get away. Motor cycles also need Saddles that fit, and now you have the knowledge to apply to your craft. Way cool.

Being home sick I finally found something worth while to watch! Fantastic show.

Tom seems like a really nice, humble person. Great video

The amount of craftsmanship and old world skill in TX is in itself amazing 👏

Just started watching. Looking forward to watching the rest

What lovely people!

Imagine the motorcycle seats they could make. Their work is phenomenal. Love your show, makes you appreciate things a whole lot more when you know where they came from.

Like the "Old Man" said, "There are craftsman and then there are artists".A craftsman can do beautiful work but it's the artist that dreams up what the craftsman makes. Few are both!

That was great had no idea how involved in making one thats craftsmanship thank you for the knowledge. All the best to you & yours

What an amazing woman, family and business…….true artistry in a craftsman😎

Thanks Eric for spotlighting the artist and craftsmen. I enjoy watching these episodes over and over because I always hear or see something I had missed the first several times. I Would love to visit and spend the day with them all to watch and be in Awe.

Nice hat, Eric! It's always a treat to see a new video get dropped. Take care, Bill

I certainly hope you keep this show going! And thank you for the ones that you have made !!! Thank you !!!

What a wonderful experience, and a wonderful tour by an exceptional lady.

This is such an inspiring video. I could listen to Mrs. Caldwell talk for days.

Certainly one of the most beautiful video i`ve ever seen!!!!, their hands are magic!!!!!

absolutely amazing quality on this show! so much time and effort in the production, interview and editing. the saddlemakers were so welcoming in this episode too. love seeing them get excited for their craft. thank you for sharing this with us here. c:

Absolutely beautiful skills to make such a beautiful object. Watching you and your channel from Sheffield in the UK ❤️🇬🇧👍

I don't own a horse, but if I ever do, I know where I'm going to get a saddle! Made to fit the horse and made to fit the rider. Great video!

It my be an unusual thought but when I see this small family run company produce amazing products the initial feeling I get is appreciation but with sadness. In the sense that I fear we’re not far from losing these skill sets. The day a machine starts stamping out pieces of art like these the worlds going to be just a bit more dull. I appreciate your work Eric to keep it on the forefront of peoples mind.

I would love to apprentice with her and learn the art of saddle-making.

You are interested and willing to let the topic shine! Great job, love it. Thanks

I can imagine the breakfast conversations they have. "Im going riding" five minutes later..." Have you seen my saddle?", Lady says " You don't own a saddle , but if you want one I can make you one"

@14:33 - True words of wisdom!

I learned something awesome

Another great episode!!Thanks soo much Eric👍😎 Always wished I could go horse back riding....those saddles r beautiful,the detail,time,they put into each one...Amazing!!

I love horses - real and steel. I wish they made a saddle for my bike like they do for a horse! Very impressive all the hand work that goes into those saddles - as well as engineering the fit for the rider and the horse. My hands kinda hurt after watching this!!

I finally got a couple custom saddles, one out of Oregon and another out of Bishop California.. love em both

Awesome Craft. Awesome Work.

Love this channel Eric ! Always a great episode ….

Another great video. They seem like such great people, thanks for sharing

gracias y muchos exitos me comunico desde el Perú.

Another incredible video Uncle Eric, great stories to share, and got to love the craftmanship behind those saddles, such creativity and so well put together. keep up the awesome episodes! Love - Logan

This video is incredible. Well done.

Amazing as always Buddy! Keep going!

Eric, You've become a craftsman of the "story" with these videos. You may not get my comment from your side, but those that watch your channel will understand

This channel is absolutely great!

One of your best!

Hola soy de costa rica me gusta mucho sus trabajos yo fabrico monturas pero no tan lindas como las suya pura vida,,

Good ,thank you so much

You could see she was emotionally attached to Billy Cook's Skiving Knife

Bendiciones Infinitas

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Those were some really beautiful saddles. How many thousands do those cost?

It's only personal commitment

I wonder how much that saddle cost?

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I wish that I was closer to my Uncle as a Kid. He used to TAC, Shoe Horse's & Mule's & make beautiful custom Saddles here South of Houston, Texas. He also bred & raised beautiful Quarter Horses. He had a huge Stallion & would sell his sperm to Ranches all over including the 6666 Ranch back in the day.

I’ve been apprenticing at a saddle and tack shop for over two years. I’ve repaired countless saddles in those two years, and I won’t ever speak against the craftsmanship of real Billy Cook saddles, but every since he left Texas, the quality of his saddles have DRASTICALLY diminished. Those mass produced saddles never keep consistent quality. It’s a shame really.

free hat, free saddle, good thinking to get your stuff for free lol

This video is amazing but who let her just go to town with a hammer on that steel at the very end of the video!?!?!?! If she wants that to fit.... she needs to apply some heat to that!