How to Build a Western Saddle Rack

While there are lots of Western saddle racks on the market, most are made of metal and more suitable for the tack stall at a horse show than a person's house or barn office. In addition, many of these saddle racks can be quite expensive and prone to collapse. A wooden saddle rack can provide the optimum support for a saddle while fitting in to almost any décor.

Things You'll Need

  • Two 1" by 12" pieces of lumber, 33 " long
  • Four 1" x 2 1/2" pieces of lumber, 28 long
  • One 1" x 12 piece of lumber, 25 1/2" long
  • Small diameter wood nails
  • Hammer
  • Saw
  • Varnish or stain
  • Paint brush
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Instructions

  1. Assembly

    • 1

      Saw one end of each of the 33" boards into a point with an angle of approximately 110 degrees. Each of the angled edges should be approximately 6 1/2" in length.

    • 2

      Nail the 25 1/2 inch board between the two 33" boards perpendicular to them. This board should be placed 5 1/2 inches from the ground.

    • 3

      Beginning 1" from the point of the upright 33" boards, nail two of the 1 by 2 1/2' boards on each side of the point. Leave approximatly 1" between them. There should also be a slight overhang on both the front and the back.

    • 4

      Sand until the boards are smooth.

    • 5

      Stain or varnish to taste.