Instructions for Building a Saddle Rack at Home

A saddle thrown in a corner for storage becomes uncomfortable for both rider and horse the next time it is used. Many people are deterred by the expense of purchasing a saddle rack, but creating your own at home is a simple, inexpensive alternative that will keep your saddle in shape for as long as you need it. With a few basic tools, time and effort, you can build your own personalized and affordable saddle rack.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • (2) 2-inch by 12-inch boards, cut 3 feet long
  • (2) 2-inch by 12-inch boards, cut 30 inches long
  • 1-inch wood nails
  • (1) 2-inch by 12-inch board, cut 26 inches long
  • (2) 2-inch by 12-inch boards, cut 2 feet long
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure to the middle of one of the 2-inch by 12-inch by 3-foot boards along the 12-inch side. Mark this measurement. Measure three inches down from the top, where you have made the marking, on either side of the 3-foot sides of the board. Draw a connecting line from the middle marking to each marking on the side.

    • 2

      Saw along both lines and discard the excess wood triangle. The end result should be a point in the top of the wood. Repeat this with the other board.

    • 3

      Place the (2) 2-inch by 12-inch by 30-inch boards on either side of this triangle on both boards at either end.

    • 4

      Nail the 30-inch-long boards into the top of the 3-foot boards, with them positioned at either end of the top boards, using two nails for each side (eight nails total). The end result should be a houselike shape with a roof.

    • 5

      Place the 2-inch by 12-inch by 26-inch board between the two 3-foot-long end boards 1 1/2 feet up from the bottom. Nail it securely. This will be the support board.

    • 6

      Flip the rack over so it is sitting on one of the slanted boards. Center each 2-inch by 12-inch by 2-foot board on the bottom of each 3-foot board. Nail them in to create feet for the rack.

    • 7

      Stand the rack back to its normal upright position on the newly nailed feet. Place the saddle blanket on the stand, and then place your saddle on the blanket.