Old world craftsmanship is not a thing of the past. To be certain of that we need to look no farther than the saddle maker. Quality horse tack is most often made of cowhide. Certainly, used English saddles are crafted from high quality leather, and molded and stitched with effort and love. These saddle makers are truly artists. Sometimes they hand tooled intricate patterns on the leather before it is cut and prepared for stitching. I am told it takes weeks, if not longer, to create these marvelous specimens of artistic talent. Extreme care must be taken with each fold and stitch, so both the rider and the horse will ride in comfort.
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