Skyhorse Collection

The Skyhorse Collection will ultimately consist of at least 10 full saddle sets. Each set will include a saddle, bridle, bit, reins, breast collar, blanket, a hand-carved leather portfolio of the saddle illustrating it's history and construction, and a self-lighted saddle stand. Each of saddle will be offered in a limited edition of three.

Currently in the collection:

Lisa and Loren will retain the first artist's proof, numbers one and two will be available by custom comission.

When the collection of all the artist's proofs is complete, it will tour museums and galleries around the world.

This calibre of saddle is unique in contemporary saddle making. Not since Edward Bohlin, in the 1920's through 1940s, have saddles of this magnatude and significance been built.

Lisa and Loren still create these unique pieces by their own hand. This adds to the exclusivity of the work.

Compadres: This unique, on-of-a-kind piece is an incredible blend of Lisa and Loren Skyhorse and Andy Sanchez/ leather and wood - their version of a Vaquero style saddle.

Andy Sanchez carved the saddle tree from a 2000 year old Alligator Juniper and finished it to a satin sheen. The curved saddle stand is a beautiful compliment to the piece.

The leather is hand carved and painted and accented with a set of antique Mexican sterling silver - over 40 years old. The saddle bags are finished with a traditional curly sheepskin.

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In this collection we give ourselves the freedom to create anything without restrictions--designs that challenge us, inspire us, move us.

Our collection idea was inspired when we were given the honor of building a saddle for the Mort Fleischer collection - one of the premier private saddle collections in the world.

Our challenge was to build a modern saddle with the flavor of the old classics, yet incorporating our look and Mr. Fleischer's personal marks. To get us in the right mood, we were allowed into his private collection and got to pour over his masterpieces. We returned to our shop rearing to go. With the help of our old friend and master jeweler Jeff Georgantes we created a saddle we were most proud of, and every stitch, every cut, every hammer stroke was joyful for us. We delivered the saddle personally and had the honor of seeing it displayed in the Fleischer living room, side by side with the finest saddle in his collection, a Coenen silver parade saddle set. After that we realized we had to continue on this path.

Nestled in the foothills of the LaPlata Mountains near Durango, Colorado, master saddle makers Lisa and Loren Skyhorse continue to carry on a time honored tradition. This new body of work is a blend of traditional western, collection quality, and artistic contemporary vision. The Skyhorse Collection is proud to announce a new look at Neo Classic Western Art.

The 4th in The Skyhorse Collection--blending a cowboy consciousness with the Skyhorse style to commemorate Lisa and Loren's 800th saddle!

"Speak kindly"
"Embrace Beauty"
"Love Generously"
"Care Deeply"

The Number 4 Saddle in the Skyhorse Collection Series took over over 700 hours to create.

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"The Yellowstone" edition is presented in four pieces - each featuring a Yellowstone National Park animal. The first 2 pieces are a bear and a buffalo. The next 2 pieces can be built with the animals of your choice.

These wall-mounted saddles let you revel in the spirit on the wild west--right on your wall. They're saddles you ride in your dreams.

Each side is mounted on an aspen log which mounts on the wall. A silver coin is inlaid into each log, showing the back side of the coin which is engraved with the North American Wildlife series logo. Click to see more...


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