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Hide and Horn
Hosted by Ian Hallagan · EN
Exploring the backgrounds, aesthetic qualities, and perceptions of saddlemaking through those that build them.Hosted by Ian Hallagan.
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Ep. 4: George Fraker
Jan 16, 202000:27:16Tap to summarizeBorn to a long line of Buffalo descendants, George Fraker has been building custom saddles and trees over a career spanning fifty years. With our first episode of 2020, George Fraker discusses the development of style, the intricacies of building saddle trees, and much more on this episode of Hide & Horn. For inquiries, comments, sponsorships, and all other requests, contact Project Director Ian Hallagan: ian@hideandhornpodcast.comListen:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LTqGSLGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ShQQj0Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Gvq8z0Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/2ZB9o3YFollow us online:www.hideandhornpodcast.comInstagram: @hideandhornpodcastFacebook: @hideandhornpodcast
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Hide & Horn Sampler: George Fraker & The Path to Custom Saddlemaking
Nov 29, 201900:02:25Tap to summarizeThe push towards working solo often comes with a series of challenges. This is just as true in custom saddlemaking as in any other craft, where if you’re not working, you’re not making money. But while there are plenty of starving years working independently, the benefits for many in custom saddlemaking to pursue a passion almost always outweigh the times of barely scraping by and being able to make ends meet. In this episode, George Fraker reflects on working other jobs, becoming his own boss, and how there’s no such thing as retirement in saddlemaking.
Transcribe →Ep. 3: Dusty Smith
Oct 31, 201900:28:27Tap to summarizeBorn and raised in Southwest Wyoming, Dusty Smith has been building custom saddles since 2006, and custom saddle trees since 2015. In this episode, Dusty Smith describes the intersection of these two crafts, how the changing role of horses impact the industry, and more on this episode of Hide & Horn.
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Hide & Horn Sampler: Dusty Smith & The Art of Saddle Tree Production
Sep 30, 201900:03:23Tap to summarizeThough building saddles for over ten years, since 2015 Dusty Smith has been building custom saddle trees from his home shop in Buffalo, W. As one of the few individual tree makers in the world building for the public in large numbers, Dusty’s keen attention to detail in every tree built is an art form all in itself. In this episode of the Hide and Horn Sampler, Dusty Smith describes his early work in building saddle trees, and balancing artistry with production.
Transcribe →Ep.2: Andy Stevens
Aug 29, 201900:27:44Tap to summarizeFor over 25 years, Andy Stevens has continued a family history of functional artistry through saddlemaking, leatherworking, and silversmithing. In this episode, Andy discusses his development in these art forms, the relationship between spaghetti and artistic design, and more on this episode of Hide & Horn.
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Hide & Horn Sampler: Andy Stevens & The Western Folklife Center
Jul 24, 201900:04:35Tap to summarizeIn a career spanning 25 years, Andy Stevens’ work in leather and saddlemaking has also included workshops and exhibit curation. In this episode, Andy reflects on his experiences at the Western Folklife Center during his time working and living in Nevada.
Transcribe →Ep.1: Intro & Overview
Jun 26, 201900:23:37Tap to summarizeHide and Horn is live! Our first episode provides a short overview of ranching history in the state of Wyoming, as well as the development of the Sheridan Style by legendary saddlemaker Don King. We end with a short setup for future works of contemporary saddlemakers.Follow us online:Instagram: @hideandhornpodcastFacebook: @hideandhornpodcastStayed tuned for the Hide & Horn website, coming soon!
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