Pleasure, Show, Side Saddle, Collectable, Architectural, Small Leather Goods, In stock, NEW! SKYRIDER - Price List

Unbridled elegance in custom saddles... A Skyhorse saddle is a singular work of art, created specifically for horse and rider by master saddlemakers Lisa and Loren Skyhorse. The finest materials, traditional craftsmanship , uncompromising dedication to detail and quality, these are the hallmarks of a Skyhorse saddle.

Each is a masterpiece in leather, distinctively designed and exquisitely crafted to meet your individual riding needs. Each of our handmade saddles is built to custom specifications; from the rawhide covered tree and hand carved groundseat, to individual brands and logos, to the color of your choice, to the masterful hand carving of master carver Lisa Skyhorse.

The edges of their saddles are all rubbed to a smooth patina, or trimmed with Loren Skyhorse's famous eight-strand edge  braid, in either traditional kangaroo leather lace or our exclusive solid sterling silver braid. Our remarkable silver braiding is a Skyhorse saddle company trademark and is unique throughout the industry.

Silver accents, handcrafted by a select few silversmiths, add spirit and beauty to any Skyhorse saddle. Our exceptional conchos are fashioned to your personal taste and range in style from traditional engraving to overlay, inlay, stamped, hammered, polished, or set stones.

Native American weavings and exotic leathers, including full quill ostrich, stingray, and alligator, can be overlaid or inlaid for a crowning touch.

Skyhorse also offers complete sets of unique, top quality accessories; bridles, reins, breastcollars, flank cinches, rifle scabbards, front and rear saddlebags, wear leathers.

CONSTRUCTION: Every Skyhorse saddle is built on a tree made to your specifications, to fit both you and your style of riding, as well as your breed of horse. The tree is built with wood and covered with rawhide, like the classic trees that are still around a hundred years later. All construction is done with nails and screws, with a hand carved leather groundwork that enables us to carve each seat to fit your body type. We use all number 1 grade leather, tanned by Hermann Oak Leather, the oldest and most respected tanners of saddle skirting. All our saddles are lined with 1" thick genuine sheepskin. All hardware is stainless steel or solid brass.

Every aspect of the construction, from materials to workmanship, is uncompromised quality. We average 30 saddles per year, so every saddle we built is important to us. Our saddles are not only beautiful and comfortable, they are built strong enough to be roped off of. Another Skyhorse trademark is our fully inlaid padded seats. The inlay protects the edges of the soft leather and allows us to inlay Navajo weavings or exotic leather. It most importantly offers less bulk and more close contact. The foam is a closed cell that offers great padding, and does not absorb water.

Skyhorse Saddle Company…. For unbridled elegance in custom saddles.

At Kauffman & Sons, we have been selling the finest equestrian equipment since 1875. Skyhorse Saddles are the finest Western saddles we have ever seen. Lisa's carving is exquisite--second to none. We are very pleased and honored to show and sell Skyhorse Saddles. Charles Kauffman, Kauffman & Sons, Park Ave., New York City

The workmanship and artistry of Skyhorse Saddles are like none other. They have an up-to-date show ring appearance but also possess a unique, authentic look. I was proud to ride a Skyhorse to my championships: 1992 U.S. National Champion - Western Sidesaddle, 1992 Scottsdale Champion - Western Sidesaddle, 1993 Canadian National Champion - Western Sidesaddle, 1993 Reserve U .S. National Champion - Western Sidesaddle
La Rae Fletcher-Powell, Western Woman Trainer/Horsewoman of the Year, 1991 & 1992

As a specialist in dressage, it is imperative to me that while riding Western my saddle be both beautiful in look and fit. I have sat on no other Western Saddle besides my Skyhorse that has given me the equivalent of my dressage saddle. The riding comfort, closeness and workmanship is superior. J. Leslie Wagschal , 10 Times National Champion - Dressage, 3 Times Open National Champion Dressage in U.S. and Canada

I was first drawn to Skyhorse Saddles by their beauty. Loren & Lisa were so accommodating and prompt - bending over backwards to make sure I was happy. The custom tooling so impressed me and they did such a great job carving my logo into the design on my Sidesaddle. Its fits my horse and me beautifully. Betty Chapman, Washington - 1992 Scottsdale Champion- 1/2 Arabian Western Sidesaddle, 1992 Canadian Reserve National Champion-Western Sidesaddle

Anyone who sees a Skyhorse Saddle knows they are expertly hand-crafted--each one a unique and beautiful piece of art. You have to own one to know that they fit and ride and wear as beautifully as they look. We are wildly lucky because we own four Skyhorse Saddles. Our show saddles never fail to draw attention and comments from fellow exhibitors and spectators for they are so exceptional. And our work saddle gets used and abused and looks and feels as good as the day we bought it. Our grandchildren don't know how lucky they are - learning to ride on the very best. Michael & Sherrilyn Pasternak, Tennessee

I have had so much enjoyment and use from my two gorgeous Skyhorse Saddles. The tooling is absolutely the most beautiful   I have ever seen, as well as unique. When I came to Lisa & Loren with ideas for an American Indian tooling design, their execution of this was beyond my highest expectations. Now that these saddles have seen so many hours and miles of use they just get better and better. My newest one is so incredibly comfortable, light weight and close contact - the type of saddle  I can just spend hours in and not get tired. Diane Powers
Owner - Bazaar Del Mundo, Old Town, San Diego , Cal.

Troys Western Heritage Gallery started as a saddle shop in 1956. We then evolved into a fine art gallery. We still love to feature Western saddles, but it is hard to find saddles that fit into the context of fine art. Skyhorse Saddles fit beautifully in our galleries and we are proud to show them. Troy Murray, Troys Western Heritage Gallery - Scottsdale & Santa Fe

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SEE US IN PERSON:

• SCI Convention - Las Vegas, Feb. 1 - 4. Look for us in with Andy Sanchez Furniture
• Scottsdale Arabian Show, Westworld, Feb. 16 - 26

On This Site:

• Pleasure - Unique hand-made saddles for everyday use,
  designed specifically for you
• Show - More elaborate saddles for show.
• Side Saddle - Side saddles as unique as you'll find anywhere.
• Parade and Collectable - Our most intricate and ornate saddles that are works out art- -for use, and for show.
• Architectural - These include door panels, wall panels, leather floors, cabinet panels, furniture overlays for chairs, headboards, stools, sofa backs, tables, and lighting.
• Small Leather Goods - You can now own (or give as a gift) a variety of small leather items with the same world-famous design and craftsmanship. All are hand-made by Lisa and Loren Skyhorse in the same studio as their renown saddles.
• In stock: As well as our bespoke custom-made saddles, we also offer unique hand-made saddles (and other items) we've designed and created for our shows. They're not off-the-rack, they're still custom and hand-made, they're just ready now.

And feel free to or call if you would like to discuss what we can do for you.
 

Skyhorse Saddle Company, Box 4317, Durango, CO 81302
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Mongolian Leather Project

Lisa & Loren are working with Mongolian native Badmaa Dovchin to hold the first ever leather craft workshop for Mongolian horsemen and woman

This will allow o people whose lives depend on horses can repair their own gear, shape leather into the necessities of nomadic life, or handcraft leather goods of Mongolian design.

Read more about it (pdf, 400K)

The workshops are free, supported by Loren and Lisa--and possibly you.

If you'd like to be a part of this project, you can help us with the funding.

Your donations go entirely to the project—things like leather, materials, tools, shipping, translators, wranglers, drivers, and transport of materials in Mongolia.

We're paying our own travel expenses. We're not yet set up as a non-profit, so what you contribute is purely a gift (not tax-deductable).

Send your check to:
Mongolian Leather Project, PO Box 4317, Durango, CO 81302
Questions? Call 970-385-7660 or email lisa@skyhorse.com