Justin Davies, Custom Saddlemaker - Three Forks, Montana

Born and raised in Wyoming, Justin Davies has long been an authentic and true to his roots kind of guy.  While in college at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, Justin worked summers at the Diamond 4 Ranch and Three Quarter Circle Ranch in Lander, Wyoming.  After college, he went to work on Veltkamp Livestock Co. for 4 years.  During that time, he decided to learn how to build saddles.

Since 2001, Justin has built saddles for pickup men, pen riders, saddle collectors, ropers, barrel racers, and ranchers.  In 2005, he opened Four D Saddlery and in 2006, he traveled to Salmon, Idaho to work with well-respected saddlemaker and member of the TCAA (Traditional Cowboy Arts Association), Cary Schwarz.  Justin and his wife, Lora, an equine photographer, live in Three Forks, Montana. 

All of Justin's experiences and learning has led him to strive for excellence in saddle building and work everyday to improve and learn his trade.  As many cowboy cultures are scattering to the wind, Justin makes it his mission to keep traditional values and practices part of his everyday life.  His saddles reflect these values with top-of-the-line craftsmanship paired with everyday practicality and usefulness.  Only a cowboy knows the importance of a good horse and a good saddle that can get the job done... 

(Above)  Justin Davies and Roger Allgeier of Brighton Saddlery, Brighton Colorado with the winning 3rd place ribbon for the National Bit Spur and Saddle Collectors Show in the Saddles category.