Plans for a stand-alone single saddle rack?

Never mind, I found one that she likes.

djb

The Dave Balderstone entity posted thusly:

Do tell! I am going to need a few in the spring.

Third down the page.

djb

I'm not making one.

I have no idea. I don't ride.

"Dave Balderstone" wrote

Looks nice David. Are you going to make something similar, the same or radically different than the one shown on the page above?

I haven't seen any that nice before. Most of the sadfdle racks I have seen had been made from poles in the old, rustic western pole construction model. Would such a narrow saddle rack tip over if you were to throw a saddle on it or take it off?

Shouldn't be a problem. Typically you set the saddle down on top and lift it up the same way - keeps the stirrups and riggin from hanging. I use the fold up racks and I don't think they are any wider at the base than the one in the picture.

Might make one of these except a little narrower. If it tips over easily it should dissuade the kids from riding the saddle when it's on the rack ;^)

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The Dave Balderstone entity posted thusly:

Thanks. Looks real nice. I am still debating whether to do a standalone or build some into the wall.

So did you find any plans? I like the one in the picture you had a link to, but I'm curious how high the center piece extends above the rest of the body.

Cliff

No. Once my colleague said the pic was enough, I stopped looking.

Depends on your saddle. I think 2.5" is pretty standard, but your best bet would be to measure your horse at his withers, and then just behind his withers. If your saddle fits him make the rack to match.

Josh

AlohaCliff wrote:

I made one for a good friend who rides hunter-jumpers. It is a little different. We call it the "horse of a different color". She thinks we should maybe go into business - what do you think?

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"DanG" wrote

You could serve the clown niche.

Yes, it would.

The Josh entity posted thusly:

You could also place your saddle on a sawhorse and see what sort of gap is under the horn.

Not necessarily ... it depends on the style of saddle. The one in the picture appears to have been made for an English, or hunt seat saddle and tipping over would not be a problem.