{"product_id":"2026-open-saddle-competition","title":"2026 Open Saddle Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOpen Saddle Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen class is for all saddlemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach saddlemaker may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003esaddles (entry fee required for each entry). The saddle must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUsed saddles will be allowed at the judges' discretion. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles must be made by a single individual. Saddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Saddle entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf shipping your Saddle entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933436440767,"sku":"ENTRY-SADDLE","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Open_Saddle.webp?v=1777658533","url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/products\/2026-open-saddle-competition","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}