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The Art of the Western Saddle: A Celebration of Style and Embellishment | 
 enlarge | Author: Bill Reynolds
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 306033
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 14 x 11.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 159228034X
Dewey Decimal Number: 685.1
EAN: 9781592280346
ASIN: 159228034X
Publication Date: January 1, 2005
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Book Description
Spanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photographs and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. The ability for early man to domesticate and ride the horse created the rapid advancement of man's capability to travel and explore. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure.
Illustrated with historic and contemporary examples of saddle style and decoration, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE highlights the work of makers such as Visalia Stock Saddle Company, Meana, Miles City Saddlery, Porter, Hamley, Edward H. Bohlin, McCabes, and Keyston Bros., along with contemporary makers such as Chas Weldon, Dale Harwood, Chuck Stormes, Don Butler, Chuck Treon, Jeremiah Watt, and many others. Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood Western; these include outfits belonging to the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Ken Maynard, and Buck Jones.
THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE also provides a look at the many exquisite and unpublished examples of the finest in silver and gold overlay and filigree saddle silver created by the West's preeminent metalsmiths. Featuring 300 photographs, this volume is an absolute must for all equestrians, as well as for collectors and admirers of this unique and totally American craft.
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What a Find! June 3, 2008
This book is an amazing combination of history and photos of western saddles and saddle-making. Some of the photos are not as sharp as what we can do today, but the views of saddles from the "plain," practical work saddle and the ornate show and parade saddles present the saddle as functional as well as works of art.
Beautiful Book! December 31, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful book and I've spent a lot of time with it. Lovely large photos, I especially like the double page spread of the Lone Ranger's saddles, those really brought back memories! I'm using the photos as reference for decorating a miniature saddle and its the perfect help.
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