About Clay Nicholas

"Workin Saddles for the Workin Cowboy"

Since 1995

Not everyone has the opportunity, in life, to pursue their dreams but for me that has become a reality. I have always wanted to build saddles and had the good fortune, a number of years ago, of being in the right place at the right time to make it happen. I was working at a leather goods shop and my supervisor, who was a saddle maker, agreed to give me a few pointers and start me off in the right direction and the rest they say is "History".

My first saddle I built for myself (which was sold shortly after it was finished) and before it was completed I had my first order and my business has been steadily increasing since then. It has branched out to include all types of leather goods which can be seen in our leather goods section.

My first shop, located in an old boxcar on the family ranch, was a great space in which to hone my skills and although not much to look at the price was hard to beat "FREE". After several years we had the opportunity to build a home on the ranch and a new shop was constructed next to the house. It is a great space to handle our ever increasing business.

I pride myself in building saddles for the working cowboy, as I have spent many hours in the saddle, myself, making a living and I know what the working cowboy wants and needs.