Congratulations Ranch Horse Association of America World Champions!

Junior and Senior Horse Champion, Tripp Townsend. Don Smith photo

Cowboy Class Champion, Riley Smith. Don Smith photo

Ranchhand Class Champion, Zinn Lindsey. Don Smith photo

Welcome...

I started in the saddle making business as an apprentice at Salisbury Saddle Company in Fort Collins, Colo., in 1971. I initially made strap goods and then graduated to the repair shop. In the repair process, I had an opportunity to observe the construction of many fine, hand made saddles. In the early 70s, dally team roping was becoming very popular, and I was in charge of removing large, obsolete horns from saddles and then replacing them with dally horns. From there, I advanced to making association
bronc saddles and the ever-popular Salisbury Barrel Saddle.

Tad (left) with friend and customer James Gholson in 2006.

I have a vast knowledge of saddles and horses as they are both my family's love and passion. The saddles we make at our shop in Texas are totally handmade. All are hand cut from the finest Herman Oak Leather and have real sheepskin wool paired with the best trees that are available. We offer custom options in cutting, roping, cowhorse, ranch, reining and barrel saddles. Please call me with your specifications for a quote.

I am very grateful for my customers and my saddles are ridden by some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the nation. It is an honor for me to cater to these top hands. Please visit thecontact page to get in touch with me.

Tad (right) with friend and customer Craig Haythorn at the Working Ranch Cowboys Assocation Finals November 2008.

• Abilene Western Heritage - May 6-8

• Waurika, OK Ranch Rodeo - July 9-10

• NCHA Derby - July 11 - August 1

• Wichita Falls Ranch Round Up - August 20-21

• OKC Cattlemens Assoc. Rodeo - August 28-29

• Haythorn Sale, Nebraska - September 3-4

• WRCA Finals, Amarillo - November 11-14

• NCHA Futurity - November 20 - December 12