"When I started in 1976, it was hard even then to find a saddle maker who would teach the trade. I find great satisfaction in teaching and sharing my knowledge with others." - Don Carter


In Don Carter's saddle school, students will be provided
with the elementary foundation of stamping and tooling.
The student will build two saddles over an eight week course.
The first saddle that the student makes, he/she will get to keep
while the second is retained by Dixon Saddlery.
Basic tools and patterns for the saddles are provided.
The student will be required to attend course
five days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lodging can be provided!!


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Dixon Saddlery also offers a two day Chap Making School!!!

For more information, click on the "Contact Info" link at the top of the page...

...or view some of Don Carter's past students work in our Gallery.