2026 Open Saddle Competition

Open Saddle Competition

Open class is for all saddlemakers.

Each saddlemaker may enter up to three saddles (entry fee required for each entry). The saddle must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in "new" condition.

• Used saddles will be allowed at the judges' discretion.

Saddles must be made by a single individual. Saddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.

Collaborations of two makers is acceptable.

Saddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.

Saddles can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.

• Pendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.

Two judges will independently and separately score each entry based on a universal score sheet. All contestants will receive their score sheets via email after the show.

Saddles must be at the ROY RALEY ROOM by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.

Check-in for Saddle entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.

If shipping your Saddle entry, please ship to:

• Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801

Please note: If your competition entry does not arrive by end of day Wednesday, November 4th, it will not be eligible for judging.

If you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, please include a RETURN SHIPPING LABEL and any special instructions.