Cary Schwarz Custom Saddles | Old School Craftsmanship and Artistry

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“The best saddles made are those that have a successful blend of function and art. This is the goal for every saddle I build whether plain or fancy.”

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For the Collector

Saddlemaking and Leather Working Instruction

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Here's the inside of the notebook you've been eyeb

Here's the inside of the notebook you've been eyeballing. The note pad is a Rhoda #16 that measures about 6"x8". I used a great old CM Russell painting for reference on the pencil sketch on the first page.

High noon tomorrow Mountain Time, April 23 we'll make this available for $425. Postage paid and will include an extra Rhoda note pad to go with.

Thanks to all of you for following along...I plan on squeezing one of these in as I am able to.

Are you ready for this "drop" on IG? This noteboo

Are you ready for this "drop" on IG?

This notebook cover will be available before the week's end.

8 oz Eberle leather lined with water buffalo calfskin, hot beeswax edge finishing.

Stay tuned for more details!

I finally have an opening in the schedule to get t

I finally have an opening in the schedule to get these tapaderos assembled.

I've got a notebook cover that I've been having so

I've got a notebook cover that I've been having some fun with. 'Thought I'd make one of these available every so often. It gives me a chance to try out some different carving ideas, and give folks a chance to own a piece of my work.

Details in the days ahead!

-I built this saddle for a mounted police officer

-I built this saddle for a mounted police officer in a major US city. It was his idea to include the Cat in the Hat images. One might wonder why. He isn't on any SM platform and here is what he said when I mentioned the response this work is getting:

"Feel free to discuss whatever you feel is appropriate; after all that was the objective. To create curiosity, beauty, and wonder. It's nice to know it has awakened some of the child in all of us that are getting a little long in the tooth and may inspire the next generation of horsemen."

Just over a year ago, I visited his place of work and we discussed all of this. He mentioned that the officer's who are horseback do all that a patrol officer would do. But they are more than that. They are a public relations tool.

Everyone likes horses...especially kids. Maybe they can come to see these officers as allies and not enemies.

I'll gladly sign onto that endeavor!

Y'all haven't got tired of these background bubble

Y'all haven't got tired of these background bubbles yet have you?

Single saddle bag. Easy on, easy off and is secure

Single saddle bag. Easy on, easy off and is secure when on the saddle.

Today marks the 37th since I began in biz for myse

Today marks the 37th since I began in biz for myself here in old Salmon, Idaho.

I'm also pleased to show you a project we've been working on for several years. These are stainless steel rigging plates that son TJ made on his new mill. New design, new groove, new initials. Stay tuned for more new discoveries in the days ahead.