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d’s passion for saddlemaking is motivated by a lifelong interest in horsemanship, especially roping, and was advanced by his early vocation in carpentry and 30-year career as a professional engineer. “I’ve always loved building things and problem solving” Ed recalls. “There weren’t any saddle makers or repair shops in my home state of Wisconsin, so I found myself repairing saddles and making gear for myself and friends.” After rebuilding

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