A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine suggested that a good start on posting more regularly would be every three months... I just looked at the date of my last post and realized that I'm pushing that time frame! I have serious doubts as if I will ever be an every-week kind of blogger, but perhaps I can attempt more regularity at the very least.
Anyhow, things are humming along here at the Batzer Homestead and Twin Mountain Saddlery. We just enjoyed the Fredonia Homecoming festivities. JP and I were on the Cub Scout float in the parade and I had a booth for TMS on the square afterwards. It was an enjoyable (albeit exhausting) day!
And now we're heading full steam into my favorite time of the the year... Fall (or Autumn, depending on what mood one is in). What's not to love about Autumn? Cooler weather, colorful leaves, and a crispness in the air make for a wonderful season. And who can forget Thanksgiving? My taste buds are already salivating!
Well, I suppose that's enough rambling for now. Next time I'll fill you in on dairy cows, saddle repairs and my new nephew in Oregon. Until then, happy trails, and have a blessed day!
~ David
II Cor. 4:18
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Friday, July 29, 2016
The Return (?) of the Saddlemaker
Well, well, well... it's seems like ages since I've "blogged". To be exact it's been 28 months, and a lifetime of events has happened in those two years. I started and "finished" a new job/career, and now I'm back to saddle-making and training horses. Jess is doing great with her job at the Wilson County Appraiser's office. JP is going to be in 1st grade this year, and he excelled in kindergarten (Really, what parent wouldn't say that? In this case it's very true... he already reads at a 3rd grade level!) Zeke has turned into a very independent 4 year old who will sooner than later be bigger than his big brother.
More important than any other event in the past two years (not to diminish any other events, but this truly was the "capstone" event).... Jessica and I had our third beautiful baby boy, Malachi Tiberius Batzer, on March 11th, 2015!!! He is our little bundle of joy (even if he is 16 months old and almost 22 lbs)! Still holding out hope for a little girl... :)
I really need to get back to doing this on a weekly basis. Consider this the first step in a bigger journey. I know this post is short and sweet, but that's all that time allows for at the moment. God bless and happy trails! See ya soon!
David
Romans 1:17
More important than any other event in the past two years (not to diminish any other events, but this truly was the "capstone" event).... Jessica and I had our third beautiful baby boy, Malachi Tiberius Batzer, on March 11th, 2015!!! He is our little bundle of joy (even if he is 16 months old and almost 22 lbs)! Still holding out hope for a little girl... :)
I really need to get back to doing this on a weekly basis. Consider this the first step in a bigger journey. I know this post is short and sweet, but that's all that time allows for at the moment. God bless and happy trails! See ya soon!
David
Romans 1:17
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Transition...
(otherwise know as: it seems like we just moved to Fredonia and now we're looking to move again)
Ok, we're not moving far... in fact, we're staying in the Fredonia area. Just looking to move out into the country. The house we're renting is for sale and they are constantly showing it to potential buyers. As you may imagine this is getting slightly stressful as we have no idea when or if it may sell.
Anyhow, there are a couple of really nice places we have looked at and will probably make a decision this week. I'll keep y'all posted with what we decide to do, and if anyone wants to help us move (lol)...
God is constantly blessing us and I know He'll continue to do so. It is all in His hands and with that in mind I have complete faith we will end up in the best possible place for us to be!!!
Well, gotta run... have a blessed day, y'all! :)
~David
1 John 3:16 (not to be confused with John 3:16)
Ok, we're not moving far... in fact, we're staying in the Fredonia area. Just looking to move out into the country. The house we're renting is for sale and they are constantly showing it to potential buyers. As you may imagine this is getting slightly stressful as we have no idea when or if it may sell.
Anyhow, there are a couple of really nice places we have looked at and will probably make a decision this week. I'll keep y'all posted with what we decide to do, and if anyone wants to help us move (lol)...
God is constantly blessing us and I know He'll continue to do so. It is all in His hands and with that in mind I have complete faith we will end up in the best possible place for us to be!!!
Well, gotta run... have a blessed day, y'all! :)
~David
1 John 3:16 (not to be confused with John 3:16)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Back in Kansas!
Well folks... I'm home from Dale Moore's Montana Horseman Saddle Building School! Now it's time to hit the floor running :) It's great to be home. I arrived in time to spend Valentine's Day with Jess, and even have a date night (childcare provided at the church) on Saturday. I'm glad I'm back with my wife and kids!
Things are moving along with setting up the saddle shop. Lots of happenings... just are few are:
Adios for now... God Bless and Happy Trails!
~ David
Psalm 32:1-5
Things are moving along with setting up the saddle shop. Lots of happenings... just are few are:
- new website - www.twinmountainsaddlery.com
- possible storefront (trust in the Lord and He will provide what we need)
- a couple of small orders
- blessings from the Lord!!!
Adios for now... God Bless and Happy Trails!
~ David
Psalm 32:1-5
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
There and back again...
...otherwise known as "it's the last few days of Saddle School and I'm heading home on Saturday"! I should be arriving in Fredonia on the 13th of February, just in time for Valentine's Day. Anyhow, back to the present. Saddle School with Dale Moore has been fantastic. I am almost 100% done with my very first saddle flying solo. I'll put up some pictures sometime this weekend. I hope to put together a step-by-step in the next few weeks to walk all of y'all thru how a custom saddle is built. Very interesting stuff!
I do feel extremely blessed to have been able to spend the past 5 weeks in Belgrade, MT. I got to visit a friend I hadn't seen in nearly 12 years (great seeing ya, Ryan... next time dinner is on me), I've made some new friends (Dale, Norma, Doug, Stuart and Shawn), and somewhere along the way I learned a new trade. God has been very good to me and my family!
I guess that's about all for this very condensed post. Lots to do and a short time to do it! Adios for now...
God Bless and Happy Trails!
David
Phil 4:13
I do feel extremely blessed to have been able to spend the past 5 weeks in Belgrade, MT. I got to visit a friend I hadn't seen in nearly 12 years (great seeing ya, Ryan... next time dinner is on me), I've made some new friends (Dale, Norma, Doug, Stuart and Shawn), and somewhere along the way I learned a new trade. God has been very good to me and my family!
I guess that's about all for this very condensed post. Lots to do and a short time to do it! Adios for now...
God Bless and Happy Trails!
David
Phil 4:13
Monday, January 27, 2014
I promised pics...
...and here they are! My first saddle, one made under the watchful eye of master saddle maker Dale Moore, was on a 15 1/2 inch Association tree. It features a 3/4 padded seat, Cheyenne roll, and an arrow-basket stamp design throughout the saddle. "Lambert" (named for the customer who ordered it) took just over a week and a half to build. I am definitely excited to be a saddle-maker!
I also helped build a Wade tree saddle that is waiting in Dale's saddle shop for someone to buy it. It has a rough-out seat with a beautiful padded inlay!
Anyhow, I'd better hit the hay so I can get back to work bright and early in the morning. I'm already working on my next saddle, so expect new pics sometime soon.
Adios and happy trails...
David
Hebrews 12:2
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| Me and "Lambert" |
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| "Cliff" and "Lambert" |
I also helped build a Wade tree saddle that is waiting in Dale's saddle shop for someone to buy it. It has a rough-out seat with a beautiful padded inlay!
Anyhow, I'd better hit the hay so I can get back to work bright and early in the morning. I'm already working on my next saddle, so expect new pics sometime soon.
Adios and happy trails...
David
Hebrews 12:2
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Saddle School Week 2
Howdy Y'all!
Ok, so I haven't posted as much as I thought I would. Class runs from 8-4 every day, and then I end up working here in the shop with the other guys in class until it's time to go to bed. No complaints though... on the contrary, I'm really having a great time and learning more than I thought possible in the short amount of time I've been here.
Dale Moore, our instructor, is a retired teacher and principal. He is a great guy! He is super knowledgeable about saddles, horses, packing & outfitting, as he grew up with horses and has been riding all of his life. I couldn't imagine learning from a better person.
We are in two teams to two working on "demo" saddle for Dale's shop. The saddle Stu and I are working on... well, perhaps I should introduce my classmates first: Stu is our resident Canadian. He was on the ark with Noah (really he's in his 50's). Doug is the closest to being a local-yokal. He lives in Idaho just a couple of hours away. Shawn came the furthest to be here. He is from Mississippi. Both Doug and Shawn are military... Doug is recently retired and Shawn just got out.
Anyhow, our saddle is already sold so it's been a bit stressful at times knowing we are making a product someone has already partially paid for! So far so good. We should be done by Saturday, and then I'll post some pics. On Monday we start our own saddles and tack!
Anyhow, God Bless to all of y'all. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, and if any of you want a custom hand-made saddle I'll be up and running sometime next month! Adios for now...
David
Col 1:1-12
Ok, so I haven't posted as much as I thought I would. Class runs from 8-4 every day, and then I end up working here in the shop with the other guys in class until it's time to go to bed. No complaints though... on the contrary, I'm really having a great time and learning more than I thought possible in the short amount of time I've been here.
Dale Moore, our instructor, is a retired teacher and principal. He is a great guy! He is super knowledgeable about saddles, horses, packing & outfitting, as he grew up with horses and has been riding all of his life. I couldn't imagine learning from a better person.
We are in two teams to two working on "demo" saddle for Dale's shop. The saddle Stu and I are working on... well, perhaps I should introduce my classmates first: Stu is our resident Canadian. He was on the ark with Noah (really he's in his 50's). Doug is the closest to being a local-yokal. He lives in Idaho just a couple of hours away. Shawn came the furthest to be here. He is from Mississippi. Both Doug and Shawn are military... Doug is recently retired and Shawn just got out.
Anyhow, our saddle is already sold so it's been a bit stressful at times knowing we are making a product someone has already partially paid for! So far so good. We should be done by Saturday, and then I'll post some pics. On Monday we start our own saddles and tack!
Anyhow, God Bless to all of y'all. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, and if any of you want a custom hand-made saddle I'll be up and running sometime next month! Adios for now...
David
Col 1:1-12
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