Tip's Western Custom Saddles

11/12/2025

I delivered this saddle about a month ago to Kelly Kunzler. He had been in a bad airplane accident a couple of days before. I pray for him and his son and their recovery. Hope he will be able to saddle up soon!

11/07/2025

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 🔍 What’s Really Changed? 🔍 Border Talk, Argentine Beef, and a $55 Drop

Since October 14th, November Feeder Cattle futures have fallen $55.60, while boxed beef has risen $13.84. Over the past 16 sessions, the feeder cattle board has closed lower 11 times—including four limit-down days of $9.25, along with steep declines of $13.75 and $7.60.

Though the stated goal was to bring beef prices down, it’s calf prices that have taken the hardest hit, with some dropping as much as $100/cwt. Meanwhile, boxed beef has continued to climb, and cattle futures have collapsed—despite no significant changes in market fundamentals.

The possibility of the border reopening has always been on the table, though opinions remain split. Even with that possible, the broader supply picture could still tighten, especially depending on developments with Brazil. These extreme market moves are not grounded in supply-and-demand realities.

📉 November Feeder Cattle Daily Changes (Oct 14 – Nov 5, 2025)
11/05/2025 – $325.73 🔻 ($9.25)
11/04/2025 – $334.98 🔻 ($7.60)
11/03/2025 – $342.58 🟢 +$3.70
10/31/2025 – $338.88 🔻 ($2.95)
10/30/2025 – $341.83 🔻 ($0.25)
10/29/2025 – $342.08 🟢 +$8.68
10/28/2025 – $333.40 🔻 ($5.05)
10/27/2025 – $338.45 🔻 ($13.75)
10/24/2025 – $352.20 🔻 ($9.25)
10/23/2025 – $361.45 🔻 ($2.78)
10/22/2025 – $364.23 🔻 ($9.25)
10/21/2025 – $373.48 🟢 +$0.80
10/20/2025 – $372.68 🟢 +$0.98
10/17/2025 – $371.70 🔻 ($9.25)
10/16/2025 – $380.95 🟢 +$0.28
10/15/2025 – $380.68 🔻 ($0.65)
10/14/2025 – $381.33 🟢 +$4.60

U.S. CATTLE REPORT: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

DV Auction DTN/The Progressive Farmer U.S. Department of Agriculture Fox News Reuters Hastings Tribune Amarillo Globe-News South Dakota Magazine Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Texas A&M AgriLife Texas Cattle Feeders Association

10/05/2025

"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."~William Feather

25 Days until we kick off the 2025 WSRRA Finals.
We will see you there.



Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors:
YETI
Winnemucca Convention Center and Visitors Authority
Winners Inn-Casino
8 Seconds Canadian Whisky
The Winnemucca Inn
Thank you to our National Sponsors:
Big Bend Trailers
Twisted X
Vetericyn
Rodeo Life
Nevada Gold Mines

09/21/2025

SOLD It’s been a while since we’ve had a floor model saddle available. This 3B 16” seat with a 5” laid back cantle is available now. DM me if you’re interested. SOLD

04/22/2025

We just finished this saddle and it was a lot of fun. Craig Burbank’s custom order came up and he decided to have a saddle made for his wife Margie as a surprise. We were able to keep it a secret right up to the time of shipping. I was asked to do a silver concho with Craig’s nickname for Margie”Bugs” on it. I hadn’t done any silver work for a couple of years and I don’t consider myself a silversmith but I was happy with the way it turned out. Thank you Craig and enjoy your new saddle Margie!

04/19/2025

New Saddle for Frank Dominguez. Thank you for your patience. Enjoy your new ride. Tooled roses but no thorns in the seat.

04/16/2025

Saddle shipped to Brent in Utah. My first carved saddle after having thumb joint replacement. Thank you Brent.

04/15/2025

We are excited to have a WSRRA Sanctioned Ranch Rodeo in Hawaii.
07/26/2025
AMPAC Ranch Rodeo
Open Ranch Rodeo
Honoka'a, Hawaii
Added money, entry due 07/15/2025
Contact Nahea Aguiar (808)494-2069

04/15/2025

04/14/2025

Thank Nate for your patience. Enjoy your new Modified Association with pointed square skirts