Bob Ray Custom Lightweight We

Bob Ray Custom Lightweight Western Saddle

The Tree:

Hand built by Bob, High Desert Saddle Trees are made from mid-western poplar and western fir; laminated forks and cantles strengthen the over-all tree as well as the mortise type joints that fit tops to bars, there is no need for wood putty as "filler" on these trees.

Bob uses the best Bull-hides on the market as covering for the wood.

Wade style fork

4” x 12” cantle

3”x 3” Wood post horn

The Saddle:

15 inch lightweight custom saddle.

In-skirt rigging / stainless steel hardware.

Smooth leather with single line border Mother Hubbard skirts.

Rough out half-stirrup leathers on wide fender pattern.

Rose floral carving on smooth leather fork with double line border.

HB brand on smooth leather cantle back with rose floral carving.

Straight up binding.