Dale brings fifty years of the art of saddle building into his teaching style as well as
the following which will give you an understanding of his background as well as related
information and experiences that will be integrated into the saddle building course.

  • Saddle Builder for fifty years
  • Designed and marketed mule and horse related equipment
  • Mule judge at the Montana Winter Fair
  • Former Licensed Montana hunting and fishing outfitter and guide
  • Raised and trained horses
  • Masters Degree in Education
  • Retired Montana teacher and administrator
  • Organized and conducted clinics in back country packing
  • Organized and conducted clinics in the use and application
of various types of horse and mule equipment
  • Grew up on a Ranch
  • Five children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
(Some of whom have built their own saddles, others have 'Grampa' built saddles,
most all have learned how to ride horses, how to pack mules
and how to enjoy the Montana Wilderness from Grampa.)


"I designed and built a forward stirrup fender that
balances the rider's weight in the saddle.  
This saddle is used on Montana ranches and is a proper
trail riding saddle as well as an excellent stock saddle.
I believe my knowledge and experience will provide
a solid background for a fulfilling hobby or a
career in saddle building.   Dale
Montana Horseman
Saddle Building School
Montana Horseman Saddle Building School
6334 Dawn Drive
Belgrade Montana 59714
Dale's personal background
If you have any questions about the school
please feel free to call
406-388-1387
or email:
dale@montanahorseman.com