{"product_id":"observer-passes-five-days-to-a-finished-saddle","title":"Observer Passes: Five Days to a Finished Saddle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eMonday, November 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e – Friday, November 6th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e8am, wrap up when daily tasks are complete\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eBurns Saddlery, 221 S Main Street, Pendleton, OR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eMatt Wanner, Trevor Alexander, and Dusty Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserver Passes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNot ready to build your own saddle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA limited number of \u003cb\u003e$200 daily Observer Passes\u003c\/b\u003e will be available for those who want an inside seat to the action. With only ten observer spots per day, attendees can watch the entire process unfold, ask questions, take notes, and gain valuable insight from three master saddle makers as they guide their students through the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserver Passes are observation-only and do not include any hands-on participation, bench time, or access to materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBonus for Full-Week Observers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttend \u003cstrong\u003eall five days\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Saddle Observer Experience and receive \u003cstrong\u003elifetime access to Matt Wanner's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build a Saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e course on Learn with Illume\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll be able to revisit key techniques, review the complete saddle-building process, and continue learning long after the Pendleton Leather Show has ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Build Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 1: The Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere every great saddle begins.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGround Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCantle Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGullet Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSwell Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSkirts Blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 2: Taking Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurning raw materials into a working saddle.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSkirt Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSeat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFenders Stretched (one may already be prepared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBack Billet Dees (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJockey Fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 3: Function Meets Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eInstalling the pieces that make a saddle perform.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRigging Plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShearling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCantle Binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBillets (one may already be prepared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBack Cinch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 4: Bringing It All Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssembly, refinement, and final construction.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrings (pre-edged, slicked, and ready for installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFinal Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 5: The Finish Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplete your build with guidance from master saddle makers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOpen Work Session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIndividual Coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; 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