Few can deny the smell and touch of fresh handcrafted leather. Those special qualities pervade the senses at Miguel Aguilar’s Saddle Barn, a new small workshop nestled in the rear section of Old ...

At a time in which scores of items are mass-produced in places far outside of the United States, Drew Clark's work stands tall. Clark, 54, is a custom saddlemaker in Colcord, Oklahoma, and crafts each ...

Take a closer look at precision leatherwork and the artistry behind Western saddle craftsmanship. From tooling to assembly, this video highlights the skill and detail that define true handmade saddles ...

BARNESVILLE, Minn. – People are often surprised by what Cliff Langerud does for a living. The Barnesville man is a saddle maker. He's made more than 550 saddles by hand. "They're absolutely wonderful, ...

HOUSTON — When Julio Peña quit the third grade in Monterrey, Mexico, he knew exactly what his next move was. Peña, then a 13-year-old, was fixated on an old shop near his home. When he walked in, the ...

Part of an unfinished saddle by leather artist Jerry Shaw in his work space in McKinney, Texas on August 15, 2012. Shaw does does everything from guitar straps to chairs, but his main focus is horse ...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Victor Hermanson doesn’t collect accolades or reviews based on his craft, even though he could. Hermanson is a gifted saddle maker who lives on the outskirts of Las Cruces.