Thank you SO MUCH for this share. I have a couple saddles that I want to tear down & repair/rebuild, just for my own education. This was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you very much

Fantastic info. Just looking around. Mechanically inclined so I want to how things work. Your videos are perfect. Thanks

I don't do saddle repair, but I ride a lot. I keep my saddles in pretty good shape, but after watching this video, I learned that maybe I don't keep them up like I should. Thanks for this video and all the videos you. I love them. Yes I'm a smoochy type of cowgirl (70 years young). Keep up the good work, and good luck with your new shop!!

I’m a UK hobbyist leatherworker, so I’m never likely to need to know about breaking down a US saddle, but I love watching your videos Don. I always think watching someone who is at the top of their game, and confident with their materials and tools, helps beginners to learn. There’s always something I learn from each of your videos. Thank you.

I will likely never work on a saddle my self, but the leather nerd in me find your videos so interesting. Thanks for sharing, I"m looking forward to the next one.

Looking forward to seeing the cleaning process. I have a couple old saddles than need refreshing. Thanks.

Always a treat and a blessing to watch a kindered spirit teach others the ways of a trade that's fading away. As a fellow leather Smith it's a joy to watch a young man prosper in a profession that they love. Believe me it truly is a love that guides your hands. Sure money is important but the joy you get is in the satisfaction you give to others. Blessings on ya Don. Don't weaken,you're on the trail you need to be on. Again, blessings on you and your family. Thanx for sharing. Addios.

I look forward to this... I have one of my great grandfathers saddles that he made, and I am looking to clean it up.

Hi there. : ) Loved watching this video, I learned a lot! I have an old JC Higgins Saddle that I would like to hand down to my Son, that belonged to my Grandfather. Everything on it is original, stirrups included. It has been well maintained, leather is still supple but needs re-fleecing and rivets re-done/some straps on rigging replaced. Tree is SOLID. It's beautiful, with a georgeous red-amber petina. People keep telling me it's only meant to be cabin decor. However my Grandfather rode in it, my mom, I rode in it before enlisting into the Military Police and my son wants to ride in it and pass it on to his son (or daughter) someday. I've removed ALL the old fleece and glue, what was left of it...and found old leather straps (X) underneath + tiny rusted nails, and such. I don't want to destroy it, but I am at a loss. I have gotten it's underside (each panel) as smooth as humanely possible. I don't mind removing all the stitching on each panel either, so long as I have a way to re-stitch it all back once the new fleece is on. Our nearest Saddlery charges $900+ to re-fleece it. Not only can I not afford that (I'm now Disabled and on a limited-fixed income), but I would like to learn the process myself...or at least most of it so that I can feel involved/a part of this saddle when I pass it on. Only I don't have a strong enough sewing machine to do the work...or if I'm being honest, the expertise required for sewing. It's too nice a saddle, I'm afraid of ruining it. Any suggestions? Or do you know anyone who might be willing to help me? I'm located in Enumclaw, WA and can send photo's. Thank you. 🙏

I was hoping to find info about rescuing saddle leather & I found this. Every question & more was answered. This is fantastic!

There are always practical lessons in Your videos.

This is my dream saddle btw! I have one that is def not my dream saddle and it needs some work, so I appreciate your offering these videos.

Love the Saddle videos keep them coming! Hope all is well after the move the shop is looking great!

Thanks Don ! I appreciate it !

I can’t wait to see more about saddle repair, and rebuilding. I’ve learned SO much from your videos. (I may have picked up a couple of old saddles for next to nothing last winter, and as far as I can tell the trees are all good, they just look super rough.)

This is a great, informative video! Really looking forward to the saddle videos you have planned. Haven’t found many good videos going over the breakdown of a saddle and the terminology and you do an excellent job. Thanks!

I love that saddle!! Looks comfortable!!

Hi Don, Your timing could not be more perfect. Last summer I started doing all the horse tack repairs for the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation (www.eraf.org) in South Florida. I cleaned several donation saddles last year. In December 2019 after a neck injury I had to stop. Well live is good and I'm back to those task. Cleaned and oiled 14 sets of reins and 25 leather bridles today for an auction in two weeks. After seeing your video, time to attack those saddle repairs. Thanks, Don, your videos help in ways your never know.

Great video Don ! Looking forward to the entire process !

Looking forward to the next video. Happy trails

Also enjoy learning something new. Great videos. Thanks

Great video Don, looking forward to more!

Great video! So much information! Loved it.

Thanks for doing this video it helps alot, thank you.

Don, your videos are very helpful, I enjoy this one. I would like to see a complete breakdown of the saddle to the tree and recommendations. Old vs new age saddle trees. Thank you!

Saddle cleaning part two? I have a couple old saddles waiting. Thanks amigo.

Great video....thanks

Will you be doing a "Clean and Oil Saddle", video? Great tips. Thank You!

Would love to see a side saddle repair

I took a western saddle to a repair shop for new fleece. They took it all the way down and found a broken tree. That’s when they realized they lost the owners name and info. After a couple months I went to check on it and saved it from the dust bin. I worked on it with every product I could find. It really stank of mildew. I got it on Craig’s list. After all that it still stinks.

I found two saddles for free at a yard sale. I would love to redo them and sell them. Hopefully this video helps

New subscriber. Just found your channel and enjoying it. When will you do the video on cleaning? I didn't see it in the playlist.

Do you build your saddle stands or buy them? Being that I have a back injury from my car accident the stand would be great to have for sure. Thanks again for all you do to bring this amazing content to us. Love the channel and everything your doing. Have a blessed night.

Including the breakdown, what is the starting price on a clean, oil and polish?

Nice wade, how can we go about buying when this is done?

I am replacing stirrup leather on an older saddle. If the fender and stirrup leather is one piece, do you just cut the fender and rivet a new piece on or is it better to create a new fender that is designed for the stirrup leather to be replaced in the future?

I’m just getting into doing these cleans, condition and repairs. What do you charge for this, before parts replacements? I’m not sure how to price it. Thanks!

Liquid Dawn soap is a great product.

Have you posted a saddle cleaning and oiling vedio

Don, if the swells of the saddle can move back & forth, what do you suggest?

How much should I charge to clean and condition a saddle?

What do you charge for a COP treatment on this saddle?

Have you ever done it to a treeless saddle? (Curious if thats a thing or not)

Thank you for the awesome video! Question I have a rough out saddle seat, I have been told not to condition rough out and just used a metal brush to clean. Is it ok to use something like bick 4 or obenauf's oil on the rough side of leather? Please help it's been a challenge getting an answer.

Can i retool while i have my saddle broke down?

What size screws do you use?

How do I replace a padded seat

What do you charge for a COP in Hearn TX ?

What do you use to clean the silver conchos?

What is a rig catcher

how much for saddle?

Used Price Sir ?