Art of the Western Saddle: A Celebration Of Style And Embellishment by Bill Reyn

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Art of the Western Saddle

by Bill Reynolds

An elegant look at the evolution of saddle design and decoration, lushly illustrated with more than 300 full color photographs and drawings.

FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher 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. 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, Porter, Hampley, 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.

Back Cover

Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004)Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin AwardSpanning 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.

Author Biography

Bill Reynolds is the associate publisher of Cowboys & Indians magazine. He wrote The Cowboy Hat Book and coauthored The Faraway Horses and Believe: A Horseman's Journey with Montana horseman Buck Brannaman.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Grace of Tradition (1) Origins (2) The Cow and Horse Culture (3) The Beginnings of Embellishment (4) Hollywood Horseback (5) A Settled West (6) The Saddle Renaissance (7) The Best of the Best, Old and New (8) A Thank-you to the Horses (9) Appendix: Resources (10) Glossary

Review

"...incredible photographs...you'll find yourself looking at this coffee-table book again and again, and discovering something new every time."--Horse & Rider

Prizes

Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Coffee Table Books) 2005

Long Description

Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004) Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin AwardSpanning 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.

Review Quote

"The book's 300 photographs are a veritable feast..."--Western Horseman

Details ISBN159228034X Author Bill Reynolds Short Title ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE Language English ISBN-10 159228034X ISBN-13 9781592280346 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Imprint The Lyons Press Country of Publication United States Series Lyons Press Place of Publication Guilford Subtitle A Celebration Of Style And Embellishment DOI 10.1604/9781592280346 UK Release Date 2005-03-01 NZ Release Date 2005-03-01 Pages 192 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield DEWEY 685.10978 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-12-31 Publication Date 2005-01-01 US Release Date 2005-01-01

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  • Condition: Brand New
  • ISBN-13: 9781592280346
  • Book Title: Art of the Western Saddle: a Celebration of Style and Embellishment
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
  • Publication Year: 2005
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Item Height: 356mm
  • Author: Bill Reynolds
  • Genre: Sports
  • Topic: Horses, History
  • Item Width: 279mm
  • Item Weight: 129g
  • Number of Pages: 192 Pages

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