Three Piece Roper Breast Collar

Instructor: Zachery Holyoak
Course Length: 1.5 hours | Lessons: 31
Skill Level: Intermediate

Build a functional, durable, and stylish breast collar.
In this course, Zachery Holyoak shows you step by step how to craft a three-piece roper breast collar that’s as sturdy as it is sharp. From gluing and assembling the pieces to edging, stitching, and hardware installation, you’ll gain the techniques needed to create a breast collar built for both form and function.

Perfect for anyone looking to expand their tack-making skills, this project blends utility with craftsmanship, resulting in a professional-quality piece that complements any saddle setup.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to pattern, cut, and assemble a three-piece breast collar
• Edging, sanding, burnishing, and dyeing for a polished finish
• Stitching techniques for strength and precision
• Hardware installation and final assembly tips
• How to create and attach tugs for proper saddle fit

Inside the Course:

• Supplies, Patterns & Project Overview
• Preparing & Gluing Wings and Center Pieces
• Stitching the Center & Wings
• Edging, Burnishing & Dyeing for a Clean Finish
• Installing Hardware & Assembling Tugs
• Final Stitching, Adjustments & Saddle Installation

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns & checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&As with expert instructors
✅ Supportive artisan community
✅ Ongoing new course drops

About the Instructor:
Zachery Holyoak grew up in the leather industry, learning from his grandfather in the saddle shop before officially starting his career at Burns Saddlery in 2019. Now foreman over the barrel saddle line, Zach has mastered each step of saddle-making while pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a full-time saddle maker. A passionate craftsman and teacher, he loves helping others refine their leathercraft skills. When he’s not in the shop, you’ll find him outdoors in the Utah mountains, hunting and spending time with family and friends.