By Liisa Andreassen

Kevin Parrish

His real name is Kevin Parrish, but he’s affectionately known by most as “The Saddle Guy.” At the age of 13, he started out in the business washing saddles that were in for repair Read more

Why You Should Care

By Nick Pernokas

Recently I sat down with some of the officers, and long time members, of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association. We discussed the state of the high-end, high-quality western industry, and some of Read more

Sixty Years of Leather at the Crossroads of America 

By Gene Fowler 

“I clean up good,” jokes Ron, describing this photo. Since 1977, Ron and his family have lived north of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he has raised Belgians, Read more

Long-time leatherwork instructor, Mike DeWitt, keeps his heritage craft alive and well in Oklahoma

By Lynn Ascrizzi

Michael DeWitt, at the workbench in his leather workshop, with saddle trees and stirrups in the background.

You never know where a Read more