Things You'll Need
- Saddle stand or sawhorse
- D-ring
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Measuring tape
- Pencil or chalk
Instructions
Place your saddle on a sturdy surface, preferably a saddle stand or saw horse--but anything that holds it still while you apply pressure works.
Determine where on the back of your saddle you want to place the D-ring. For illustration, let's say you're placing your ring in the center. In order to center it, measure from a fixed point on each side, for instance, from the bottom edge of the saddle skirt on a Western model. Divide the measurement from one edge to the other in half, and this is the distance you need to place your ring in the center.
Mark the center with a pencil, or a piece of chalk.
Steady your D-ring over your marking, being sure that the mounting apparatus lies flush with the surface, and gently start to set your first screw. Take care not to apply too much pressure, or force the screw into place, as the leather is likely to rip.
Set the second screw, if there is one. Screw the screws in together, in order to keep the mount flush with the saddle.