Prize-Winning Chinks

 "If you are looking for a fine saddle that will 'stand the gaff,'  and will keep you and your horse comfortable for many years to come, I will be happy to build you a rig."-Jeff Morrow

"We just returned from Sheridan, Wyoming, where we attended the World Leather Debut and Saddlemakers' Show. We came home with over 30 sides of gorgeous chap leather and lots of  "punchy" pieces such as mottled gray and white angora for woolies, waxed nude blue horse for chinks, belts, or ?, and many colors of kangaroo and bullfrog. If you have a special project in mind, give us a call"

New Leathers!

NEW BELTS and BACKPACKS

We named our shop after the wildflowers that bloom in our area when winter seems really over, and the green grass is coming on strong. One of our most popular floral patterns features this flower.

Saddlemaker Jeff Morrow enjoys working with customers to create a wide range of saddles: slick forks, ranch saddles, "mountain" saddles (swell fork saddles with a good cantle), historical reproductions, and lightweight "ladies'" saddles, and trail saddles. 

Only the finest materials are used, cut and finished completely by hand. All saddle leather used is tanned in the United States from native hides. Every edge is rounded, slicked, and finished in a process involving from 12 to 20, or more, steps. A good edge is rounded with a high polish. Each saddle is oiled underneath with fine, pure neatsfoot oil, tallows, and waxes to ensure long service without a lot of squeaking. The topside of the saddle is finished according to the customer's wishes concerning oiling, darkening, or antiquing.  Unique floral patterns based on wildflowers are a specialty, as well as old period designs, and popular floral designs such as the Sheridan style of carving.
Customers choose the style of fork, horn, cantle, and seat needed for their riding, as well as the type of rigging, skirts, and overall appearance. Jeff will be happy to help with any questions about dimensions or styles, just give him a call.  We also pay a great deal of attention to fitting the horses or mules as well. Free-swinging stirrup leathers of proper width, length, and twist are built into our saddles. Jeff builds his swell fork saddles with an offset welt, so that the welt will not be worn down over time as quickly as the more common, vertical welt will. The offset welt is much more difficult to put in, but it is the best for longevity.                          

The heart of the saddle, the tree, is made of rawhide-covered  laminated hardwoods and cottonwood. This combination withstands temperature extremes, roping, and some really hard pounding with broncy stock. The saddletrees we use are custom made, cost more than twice as much as a common tree, and are worth every penny. Don't settle for less. We repair the other types of saddle trees (when possible) on a regular basis. Please inform Jeff if you have any special anatomical concerns such as sore knees, hips, etc.
Located in an area where rigs from some of the great old saddleries are still in use, we take inspiration from repairing and researching these saddles. Some of the favorites include Pat and Jack Connolly and Connolly Brothers, Miles City, LaChambre, Starr, S.C. Gallup, Otto Ernst, Visalia, E.C. Burroughs, Frasier, and Hamley, just to name a few.

"I hope you enjoy viewing our website, and feel free to offer any suggestions to make it better; thanks, Jeff Morrow" P.S.: the site may be a little slow to load on some pages; I have chosen to give you lots of detail, but this makes the pages load a little slower. 

If you would like to learn more about caring for your leather goods, please refer to the information below the leather care products on the Gear II page.

We are expanding our areas of work to include lamps, chairs, and furniture in conjunction with Grizzly Log Furniture.  We also make custom leather trim for bars, tables, and cabins. Feel free to call to discuss your needs. 406-250-7601

 
e-mail : morrowsaddles@hotmail.com (Please note that we are slow to respond to email due to living in a remote location without a phone line. We usually answer  email once a week when we go for groceries.)
7980 Battle Butte Rd., Niarada, MT, 59845.

If you'd like to see more photos, in greater detail, call to inquire about photodiscs of the gear you that interests you.

The fastest way to contact Jeff is to phone: (406) 250-7601