When I went to a Gene Autry or Roy Rogers movie as a kid with my folks we saw them jumping on "Champ" or "Trigger" with ease, not realizing the saddle made it possible to mount and chase the bad guys.

BELGRADE, Mont. — Passing on life lessons are time-honored ways of keeping essential professions healthy and vibrant. They are especially relevant when one generation gifts its knowledge and passion ...

BUFFALO GAP – Steve Schooley builds saddles for people who use them. “I don't mind building for the ropers and the barrel racers; you know, the folks that compete,” he said. “But I really like ...

LAS CRUCES - Victor Hermanson doesn't collect accolades or reviews based on his craft, even though he could. Hermanson is a gifted saddle maker who resides on the outskirts of Las Cruces. Hermanson is ...

BIG SPRING — Jon Hillman’s first saddle was an old and worn out “junker” that cost him $15. Wanting something better, he learned to make his own. “I couldn’t afford a good saddle and, like any other ...

BELGRADE, Mont. — Passing on life lessons is a time-honored way of keeping essential professions healthy and vibrant. They are especially relevant when one generation gifts its knowledge and passion ...