Congratulations to Karen in Tauranga, New Zealand! Thanks for the opportunity to make such a unique slick fork saddle. I know Ian really enjoyed it, and I enjoyed using PicMonkey to edit the pictures! For more information on this saddle go to http://bluecreeksaddles.com/custom-western-saddle/

Now that I've had my new saddle for a little while....I can honestly say what a lovely saddle it is. The nicest saddle I've ever had I'd say. I know I am terribly biased, but I really really really love riding in this saddle. I feel really secure in it (important for a middle aged duck like myself) and my horse Sam is really happy and moving very well. So thanks to my hubby Ian!

Congratulations to John and Sandra Heeb, and Gaye and Warren Ellis for winning the Gympie Horse & Rodeo Association Team Penning Buckle Series for 2012. WELL DONE! I am so stoked that you all ride in Ian's saddles and can compete successfully and ride happily in them. You guys are really awesome and I know that sounds cheezy but its true!

This saddle has been made for me! I needed something to start reining in as my old pleasure saddle, whilst being lovely for pleasure, wasn't right for me when I started to go a bit faster. So here is a custom Blue Creek Reining Saddle. 15 3/4" inch seat that has been inlaid with black ostrich leather. Rough-out seat and fenders and hand carved 'diaz' roses on the swell and jockeys. Twisted fenders and lined with genuine fleece. Ian's also used Jeremiah Watt hardware which just looks so fantastic. To ride in, it is amazingly comfortable and sits me right where I need to be. I haven't had a sore butt at all even though it is brand new. I'm so lucky to have this awesome saddle maker as my hubby!! For more pictures, please click here.

New Premier Campdrafter

Here is a picture of our 'new' Premier Campdrafter. I say new because it has been re-disgned (tweaked really...) with the generous help of Peter Glenwright. The Premier offers you freedom of movement, the ability to get up and out of the saddle without restriction but still have the capability to suck down behind the pads and get your leg forward. The close contact seat is now also slightly wider for real comfort. The best of all worlds!

Sorry it's been so long since I've blogged! So many things, so little time! Congratulations to Wendy Johnston again for placing 3rd and 4th in the recent Dayboro Working Cow Horse competition. Outstanding! Wendy, of course, rides in a Blue Creek Custom cutting saddle made by Ian. I've been out reining on Diablos Little Spin (AKA Sam). He's been great as it's all new to him. So far, two beginner patterns and two scores so well done Sam and well done me for not forgetting which way to turn! Clinics with Wayne Williams and Jason Wordsworth were fantastic and thanks to the QRHA for putting on such fun days. To say nothing of the fabulous facilities at QSEC Caboolture. Really nice place to stay and show. Long way to the arena, but hey, we can ride the horse can't we??? Ian has been so busy that my reining saddle has been put on hold, then on hold again, then again. Sigh. It's weird reining in a fender saddle, even if it is a really pretty one. See attached picture!

Congratulations Wendy Johnston and 'Dusty's Smokin Dream' (by PepeWood) for winning the Novice Working Cow Horse Competition at Dayboro QLD! Working Cow Horse events are a mixture of reining, cutting and drafting. This was Wendy's first attempt at Working Cow Horse so a fantastic effort. Wendy rides in a custom made cutting saddle made by Ian at Blue Creek Custom Saddles.

Hey all. I've been busy again making movies and Ian has made a fabulous new saddle we've christened The iSaddle. It's Ian's saddle.... I have been riding in it every day to wear it in a bit so it can be oiled again, as Ian only gets to ride once everynowandagain and IT'S FABULOUS. Cheers Sue

Blue Creek Custom Saddles

Hi all.

Just a quick note to let you know Blue Creek Custom Saddles have a new website!! Same address but much easier to use, easier to find your way around and great pictures and movies.

Go to www.bluecreeksaddles.com and have a look! We welcome all feedback so email us your comments via our Contact Us page.

If you are missing something off our old site, please call Ian on 0411 772 494.

Cheers Sue