David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work

08/02/2025

I'm an independent English saddler. I did a 10-year apprenticeship, in England, under Nathanial Underwood, Master Saddler from Devon. I've been a saddler in the U.S. since I moved here 29 years ago. I do custom saddle fitting, reflocking, adjustments and repairs. I work on site and can adjust every brand of English saddle.

I'll be working throughout Utah mid-Aug (dates to be determined once I know how many customers I have). I'll be in Cache Valley, Ogden, SLC, Park City and Moab. I'll consider other areas if there's enough interest. I travel the West Coast monthly and live in Utah. Message me to find out when I'll be near you. Please let me know if you need your saddles checked or fitted.

Follow my business page David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work if you'd like updates on my future work trips and for a one-time $25 discount on any work I do. Pm me or check out my FAQ on my page if you have any questions.

08/02/2025

~On-site Independent Custom Saddle Fitter~

David's trip dates for Sept will be as follows. Dates may change by a day or two, based on how much interest he has in each area. It's very possible David can see you even if you're not near one the locations listed. Please message us if you'd like to find out.

Sept 1-2 Idaho Falls/Boise areas
Sept 3 Moscow, ID area
Sept 4-5 Spokane area
Sept 6 Tri cities/Wenatchee areas
Sept 7-9 Seattle area
Sept 10-11 Oregon (Portland, Salem, Eugene, Grants Pass areas)
Sept 12-15 Bay area CA
Sept 16 Santa Barbara area
Sept 17-18 Arizona (if enough interest-if not, he'll be there in Nov)

Follow our business page David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work if you'd like updates on future work trips and for a one-time $25 discount on any work David does. Check out our FAQ post on our page or pm us if you have any questions.

08/02/2025

07/29/2025

David's trip dates for Aug and Sept will be as follows. Dates may change by a day or two, based on how much interest he has in each area. Please let us know if you need your saddles fitted or checked.

Mid Aug (dates to be determined)- Ogden, SLC, Park City, Moab areas

Sept 1-2 Idaho Falls/Boise areas
Sept 3 Moscow, ID area
Sept 4-5 Spokane area
Sept 6 Tri cities/Wenatchee areas
Sept 7-9 Seattle area
Sept 10-11 Oregon (Portland, Salem, Eugene, Grants Pass areas)
Sept 12-15 Bay area CA
Sept 16 Santa Barbara area

Possibly Arizona Sept 17-18 (if enough interest)

We'll be in the UK in Oct so David won't be working that month. If the weather is still good in Nov, he'll try to get up to OR and WA then. But please plan ahead if you'd like to see him this year since the weather can be unpredictable.

07/04/2025

The blue areas on this map are the route/areas David plans to travel this month. He's willing to go approximately 45 minutes off his route if he has the time. Please ask if you'd like to know if he can make it to you. Pm me if you need your saddles checked or have any questions.

06/24/2025

David's projected trip dates for July/Aug will be as follows. They may change by a day or two based on how much interest he has in each area. If you're in any of the states David visits, there's a chance he can add you to his route. If you're interested in David's services, please message us. Please let us know if you need your saddles checked or need a saddle fitting.

July 5-6 Helena Montana
July 25-26 Idaho Falls/Boise areas
July 27 Moscow ID area
July 28-29 Spokane WA area
July 30-31 Tri-cities/Wenatchee WA areas
Aug 1-2 Seattle WA area
Aug 3-5 Portland/Salem/Eugene OR areas
Aug 6 Medford OR area
Aug 8-12 Bay Area CA

Check out our faq on David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work. Follow our page if you'd like updates on future work trips and for a one-time $25 discount on any work David does.

06/23/2025

It's sure been fun putting names to faces as I've traveled with David this trip!!
We'll be in California for the next 5 days. To give you an idea of the places David works, we started this morning in Fortuna, hit Petaluma, Vacaville, Davis area, Woodland, Loomis, and now in Orangevale. Tomorrow we'll be in Loomis, Martinez, Sunol, Hollister and Gilroy.
Many customers don't realize David will try to fit you in soon after you contact us for a fitting. He schedules his route according to where he has interest. Please reach out and ask if you're wondering if he can make it to you.

06/13/2025

Back out on the road again! We have a few fun stops planned along the way this month.

06/06/2025

Thanks so much to all our customers who are willing to comment and share David's info with others! We appreciate you all!
If anyone wants to leave a review, that option is near the top of our page where it says "100% recommend".

05/27/2025

From Megan Adams, one of David's most recent customers...

Hi!!! We are thrilled to have David back to check our saddle for our horse, Mando. David has been excellent at upkeep for our wool-flocked saddle & making adjustments as our amazing horse grows and changes! We highly recommend him!

Thanks for sharing Megan!!

05/19/2025

David will be in these areas in June. And I'll be with him! I'm so excited to meet more of his customers! If you're less than 45 min off his route, there's a chance he can see you. Especially if he has other customers near you. Please contact us to find out.

May 31-June 1 Idaho Falls and Swan Valley areas
June 12-13 Boise area
June 14-15 Moscow ID area
June 16-17 Spokane & Tri-cities areas
June 18-19 Seattle area
June 21-24 Oregon
June 25-29 Bay area
June 30 Santa Barbara area

**These dates are subject to change based on how much interest he has in each area.

Follow our business page David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work if you'd like updates on future work trips and for a one-time $25 discount on any work David does.

05/16/2025

David will be working in Idaho Falls Sat, May 31st and Swan Valley/Victor Idaho area Sun, June 1st. Please let us know if you're near these areas and need your saddles checked.