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

Blue Creek Premier Campdraft Saddle

Hi all.
Please enjoy this short video featuring one of Ian's wonderful campdraft saddles. More information can be found on our website at www.bluecreeksaddles.com

Also introducing Speckles and May who were keen to become movie stars....

Blue Creek Fender Saddles

Hi Ian and Sue,

We have had our dry creek fender saddles now for a couple of weeks and just love them. We have had some nice saddles over the years but these are definately the standouts for comfort, look and performance. All our horses have been very happy being ridden in them and stretch out nicely with full shoulder movement. We are so glad we headed up your way for a holiday and came across your website - what a find!! Here are a couple of photos taken after a big ride through the Moira sand hills down our way. The Palomino is my horse Buzz and the brown is Terry's horse Lance.
Kind Regards
Lou and Terry

Blue Creek Premier Campdraft Saddle

Ian's latest creation! This saddle is our 'Premier Campdrafter'. It is a hand stitched, really close contact and deep seated saddle. AND it's very very comfortable.... I just sat in it.... This one's available now so if you need more info. please go to our site www.bluecreeksaddles.com or call Ian.

His 'n' Her Saddles

Congratulations to Terry and Lou on their new matching saddles! I am sure you will be the talk of the town in these lovely Blue Creek Fender saddles.

Blue Creek Saddles and no tack!

Hi all

We have decided to sell out of all retail stock and concentrate on just saddles. Please go to www.bluecreeksaddles.com to see what's on special! Most things up to 40% off.

Cutting at Burrandowan QLD

Congratulations to Wendy Smith of Dusty Rivers Stud, riding Dusty's Smokin Diamond. Wendy ran equal second with a score of 70 in the Beginner Rider cutting event. Wendy was riding in her new cutting saddle from Blue Creek Custom Saddles. For more information on Wendy and Dusty Rivers Stud please click here.

Paradise Lagoons Campdraft

Well another Paradise Lagoons Draft has come and gone and what an event it was! So much fun and such a fantastic facility. Well done to everyone who competed.

Congratulations to Lenore Cole of Nebo QLD as the winner of the Blue Creek Custom Saddles 'Statesman Campdrafing Saddle'. All ladies entered in the Ladies Draft went into the draw to win, and lucky Lenore's name was pulled out of the hat by none other than Shane Webke (Rugby League Legend for those who are not familiar with who he is). For more information on Lenore and her saddle, please click here.

Weapons First Choice - Paint Bred Gelding

New video of Will! Coming soon....

Blue Creek Animated Images

Hi all. Something new we can offer you!  Please click on the link below!

http://web.me.com/suehuxley/Blue_Creek_Animated_Images/Welcome.html

Will in training at Willow Vale Performance Horses

Here is a video of Will at Willow Vale Performance Horses. He is there to sharpen up his skills and is for sale!

Team Penning and Cutting at Kilcoy

Great to see everyone out riding again at Kilcoy this weekend. Thank goodness the rain stayed away for a change.  A great weekend had by all.

This photo is of one of the riders from the Blue Creek Saddles sponsored Team Penning team, in her newest custom fender saddle made by Ian.

Making a Fender Stock Saddle

Please enjoy this short video presentation of Ian making his most recent saddle.