When it comes to purchasing a custom saddle, it’s important your investment fits your horse. Here, eight of the world’s top saddlemakers share their insights on the art and science of saddle fit. Continued from the November 2009 issue of Western Horseman.

Settlers built the West with ingenuity, resourcefulness and self-reliance. Acclaimed bit and spur maker Mark Dahl applied the same values when he embarked on his chosen trade.

Use these simple, common-sense tips to ensure your next over-the-road trip is safer for you and your horses.

Use these 32 strategies to reduce your impact on the environment—and help guarantee backcountry access in the future.

At an Argentine ranch roping, the author reconnects with the gaucho life he once lived and reflects on gaucho gear and techniques.