"Emma is 10 years old and running for the Junior Miss Clements Buckaroos. She competes in California Junior High School Rodeo Association District 3 in barrels, poles and breakaway roping and is in our local Youth Grange #675 horse project as well. Her horse, Marley is her bff!"

The Saddle

We are honored that the El Dorado County Sheriff, Jeff Leikauf, commissioned us to put together The Saddle. 

 “This is the story of the Sheriff's Saddle.

It's a plain saddle, not covered in fancy silver conchos or a lot of tooling. 

This is a practical, tough, working saddle.

The saddle sits empty of a rider, representing that the Office of Sheriff will have many occupants over time. You will notice that the stirrups on this saddle are adjustable, representing its need for adaptability to the persons who will occupy the saddle over time.

Attached along the right side is a scabbard and rifle, representing the dangers that a Sheriff will face while in office. He must be prepared to bravely face those dangers.

Attached to the back of the saddle are leather saddlebags. In the right saddlebag, you will find an ammunition pouch. That pouch carries an extra box of ammunition for the Sheriff's rifle. This represents the dedication and endurance a Sheriff must demonstrate as he must prepare for a long, tough fight. Also in the right saddlebag is a Bible. The Bible represents the Sheriff's commitment to a cause greater than himself. It represents honor, integrity, and eternal truths.

In the left saddlebag, protected in a leather pouch, are copies of the United States Constitution. The Sheriff must uphold and defend this sacred document.

Sitting next to the saddle is the Sheriff's hat, which offers a shield from the sun, wind, and rain. This protection will provide clarity of vision.

Hanging off the saddle horn is a bridle and a set of spurs. The bridle and reins represent the Sheriff's responsibility for directing his agency. The Sheriff also uses the spurs to signal the need to move forward or to pick up the pace, and a touch of the reins slows things down. 

Over time, a wise and practiced Sheriff learns to give subtle cues by simply shifting his weight in the saddle and finds that he only needs a light touch of the reins and spurs.

The Sheriff also carries a supply of hardtack in his saddlebags and a canteen of water slung across the saddle horn. The Sheriff needs both of these things to maintain strength.

Tied behind the saddle is a bedroll and beneath the saddle is a wool blanket, which when unfolded gave added warmth for the many long and cold nights that the Sheriff will spend away from home.

There is also a duster draped across the back of his saddle. Throughout the journey of holding office, the Sheriff will encounter many storms. The Sheriff must be prepared to weather the storms and will do so under the protection of his duster.

This is the El Dorado County Sheriff and all that he stands for!

Another set of our custom leather director chairs headed out the door! Lightweight, comfortable, and unlike fabric, will only look better with use. 

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