Mad Cow Saddle - Wade

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This is a saddle that I completed in my shop this past week. This one is a true Wade, with 5" fork stock thickness, 3" high with 4" finished cap wood post horn, 93 dgree Northwest style bars, and round cantle that is 12" wide, 4" tall, 1" dish. The conchos and cantle plate were made by Jayson Jones, and the stirrups by Trina Weber. I built this one for myself, and now.........I'm fixing to go put some dally tracks on that horn. If you would like to have a saddle custom built to suit your needs, please contact me at bluestem82@aol.com . Thank You, JW

Mad Cow Saddle - Association Tree

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This saddle was built on an Association tree, and made with Herman Oak chesnut leather. With the round skirts, plate rigging, and half breed crazy tooling, it makes for a great all around saddle for ranch work, competition, training horses, or enjoying a good ride. This one is sold , Thanks Lara!.......but I would be happy to visit with you about building a saddle especially for you. Thank You, JW.

New Saddle FOR SALE - Will James 15 1/2"+, SOLD, Thank You

This is a new saddle that I recently completed here in my shop, and is available for immediate delivery. You may click on any image for an enlarged view.

This is a Will James with finished seat length of a bit over 15 1/2". As usal, I built it with all U.S. made materials, rawhide covered tree, Herman Oak leather, and stainless steel hardware. Flat Plate rigging in 7/8ths position, partially stamped in my old tyme geometric pattern, the balance rough out. It comes complete as shown, with full length latigo tie straps both sides and flank cinch. All you need to add is your favorite front girth. Price is $2350, which includes shipping to anywhere in the continental US. For more information, additional photos, or to talk about a custom made saddle to suit your needs, please contact me at: bluestem82@aol.com . Thank You, JW.

The Latest From The Shop

Here are 2 saddles that I just finished up in my shop this week. You can click on any photo to see an enlarged view.

This is a full rough out Buster Welch roper/ranch cutter tree, 16"seat, 13" swell, 4" cantle, #7 horn. It features a plate rigging 7/8ths position, Jayson Jones hardware, and elk hide horn wrap. I built this one for Clay Crago of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Many Thanks Clay.

This one is also built on a Buster Welch roper/ranch cutter tree, 16" seat, 13" swell, 3 1/2" cantle, #7 horn. The swell cover, rear jockeys and fenders are smooth out & border stamped in a Cross pattern. The balance of the saddle is rough out. This saddle features a plate rigging in 7/8ths position, and Jayson Jones hardware.

Used Saddle FOR SALE - SOLD, Thank You

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This is a nice used saddle that I am currently offering for sale. It was made by me in my shop, and I have been using it as one of my personal saddles. Finished seat length of 16 1/4" , Low Modified Association . Wood post horn 2 3/4" high, 4" Guad cap. Handmade Tree by Jon Watsabaugh, 93 degree bars, gullet is 6 3/4" wide by 7 1/2" high. Full Quarter Horse bars. Dropped plate rigging in 7/8ths position, Jeremiah Watt hardware, Herman Oak leather. This saddle fits a variety of horses well, but especially on those broad shouldered, full ribcaged horses many are riding now days. It really sits down on a horse right, and would not be for sale except it is just too big for me. Comes complete with full length latigos both sides, and flank cinch. All you need to add is your favorite front cinch, and you are ready to ride. Price is $2300, which includes shipping to the continental U.S. Please contact me at bluestem82@aol.com if you need additional information. Thank You, JW.

Lightly Used Wade FOR SALE- SOLD Thank You

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This is a very nice Wade that I built in my shop. It has been ridden lightly, and is in very good condition. It has a deep comfortable 16" seat. This one is built on a handmade Wade tree by Jon Watsabaugh. 90 degree bars, 4" handhole width, 6 1/4" gullet width, 7 1/2" gullet height. It is a good fit on probably 85% of the stock type horses being riddent today. The horn is 2 3/4" tall, with a 4" Guad shaped cap. The cantle is 3 1/2" high. Flat Plate rigged between 3/4 and 7/8 position for a great fit on many horses. The fork, horn cap, riggings and rear jockeys are stamped in a geometric pattern. The balance of the saddle is rough out. Made using #1 Herman Oak leather, and Jeremiah Watt Horseshoe Brand Hardware through out. The price is $2250,which includes shipping in the continental US. If you need any more photos, or questions answered please contact me at bluestem82@aol.com. Thank You, JW.

Latest From The Shop - Mike Todd's Saddle

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Just finished this saddle in the shop yesterday, for Mike Todd of Wichita, KS. Mike chose a Ranch Versatility with a Buster Welch Roper tree, Dropped Plate Rigging, 3/4 Geometric Stamp, and #7 Texas Dally Horn. The Cantle Plate was made by Jayson Jones. Thank You for the order, Mike and I hope you get many years of enjoyment from your new Mad Cow Saddle. JW