David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work

09/24/2026

David Gilpin, independent English saddler, will be available for saddle fittings throughout the Park City/Northern Utah/Wasatch Front areas in Utah on Sept 30th-Oct 1st.

David trained in England through a 10-year apprenticeship under Master Saddler Nathanial Underwood of Devon. He has worked in the U.S. for 29 years. He specializes in custom saddle fittings on English and Western saddles. He does reflocking, adjustments and minor repairs on every kind of English saddle. Most of his work is done on site so he'll come to you.

Follow David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work for trip updates and a one-time $25 discount on any work he does. Reach out early if you’d like him to come to your area — he plans his stops based on where his customers are. We live in Cache Valley so he's available to work there whenever he's not on the road.

PM us to schedule or for any questions. Or if you know you want to see David, please text him at 543-881-2364. Include your name, barn address, and what you need done.

09/22/2026

David will be on the road again in November for custom English & Western saddle fittings, reflocking, adjustments, and English saddle repairs — including saddles that are normally only handled by the manufacturer’s own reps. David is independent and most of his work is done right at your barn.

November route (all weather permitting):
• Nov 2: Idaho Falls / Boise areas
• Nov 3: Moscow / Spokane areas
• Nov 4: Tri-Cities / Wenatchee areas
• Nov 5–6: Seattle area
• Nov 7: Vancouver WA / Portland areas
• Nov 8: Salem / Eugene areas
• Nov 9: Southern OR / Northern California (I-5 corridor)
• Nov 10–13: Northern California / Central Valley / Bay Area
• Nov 14: Santa Barbara area
• Nov 15: San Diego area
• Nov 17–18: Arizona
• Nov 19: Southern Utah
• Nov 20: Northern Utah / Park City / Wasatch Front areas

PM us with any questions or to get on the schedule. Prefer to text David directly? Reach him at 435-881-2364 with your name, barn address, and what you need done. He usually replies the week before the trip while finalizing the itinerary. We’re in England in October, so replies may take a few days this month — thanks for your patience!

Follow David Gilpin Custom David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work for trip updates and a one-time $25 discount on any saddle work.

Comment your city or area if you’d like David to stop by — it really helps us see where the demand is!

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Nothing better than a happy horse 🐴

Just a quick neck scratch between fittings… because a relaxed horse makes a saddle fitting much more enjoyable. 

David’s heading out on the road again in November for custom English & Western fittings, reflocking, adjustments, and English saddle repairs — most of it done right at your barn.

Want him to stop by? Comment your city or area below 👇 

PM us with any questions or to get on our schedule. Or text David at 435-881-2364 with your name, barn address, and what you need done.

09/21/2026

We'll be drawing two names to receive a free saddle fitting on Dec 15th. Write a review of you'd like to be entered.

08/18/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧 – 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫

David trained in England through a 10-year apprenticeship under Master Saddler Nathanial Underwood of Devon. He has worked in the U.S. for 29 years. He specializes in custom saddle fittings on English and Western saddles. He does reflocking, adjustments and repairs on every kind of English saddle, including those "only serviced by their own reps". Most of his work is done on site.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

Sept 16: Idaho Falls / Boise areas
Sept 17–18: Moscow / Spokane areas
Sept 19: Tri-Cities / Wenatchee areas
Sept 20–21: Seattle area
Sept 22–23: Vancouver WA / Portland areas
Sept 24: Salem / Eugene areas
Sept 25: Southern OR / Northern California (I-5 corridor)
Sept 26–28: Northern California / Central Valley / Bay Area
Sept 29: Santa Barbara area
Sept 30: San Diego area - if enough interest

David will finalize his route Sept 10–16. Contact us before then to reserve a spot. Dates may shift by a few days, depending on the number of customers in each area.

We will be out of the country in October. November dates for Washington and Oregon will be posted, but weather will determine the final itinerary—reach out early if you want to see him before year-end.

Please 𝐏𝐌 𝐦𝐞 with any questions. You can also text or call David at 𝟒𝟑𝟓-𝟖𝟖𝟏-𝟐𝟑𝟔𝟒. Just know he usually doesn’t usually reply until the week before his trip, when he’s finalizing his schedule.

Follow our business page David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work for future trip updates and a one-time $25 discount on any work David does. PM anytime if you’re wondering when he’ll be near you.

08/18/2026

August 30th-31st---David will be available throughout Northern Utah (Park City, SLC, Provo, and Ogden areas). Please pm us to find out when he'll be near you. Let us know if you need your saddles fitted or checked.

A little about David...
He's an independent English saddler. He began his trade in England with a 10-year apprenticeship under Nathanial Underwood, Master Saddler from Devon. He's been working in the U.S. for 29 years. He does custom saddle fittings on English and Western saddles. He does reflocking, adjustments and repairs on every kind of English saddle. Most of his work is done on site. Please pm us with questions or text David @435-881-2364, if you know you'd like to get on his schedule. See the pinned FAQ on our page or pm us if you have questions.

Follow our business page David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work if you'd like updates on future work trips and for a one-time $25 discount on any work David does.

08/09/2026

Not long ago, I mentioned a few customers were missing David’s scheduling texts. A few days before his trip, he texts customers with a date and time he can be there. He doesn’t usually check back if you don’t confirm.
We’ve figured out why some people miss his texts- they sometimes land in spam, or people ignore the text because David's number isn’t recognized. To make sure you get it, add his number—435-881-2364—or watch for a text from a Utah number the week before his trip. Please confirm ASAP after you receive his text, so David can plan his trip faster, and so you keep your spot. Thanks everyone!

07/28/2026

Yes, David can re-sew when saddle stitching comes apart. If the leather is worn, and tears because of that, he can sometimes repair it, but not always.
If stitching on your saddles tends to break, one common cause can be using excessive oil (conditioners and cleaners) that build up and add moisture to the leather and thread. David's favorite product is Effax Leather Combi. It's the perfect product for cleaning, conditioning and waterproofing leather. It doesn't weaken thread like others do (unless used excessively). Any product allowed to build up over time will weaken the thread and will also damage your leather.

07/27/2026

This is super last minute but it can't hurt to ask. We finished up working in CA today and have a day off tomorrow before we head toward home. We're staying in Oceanside tonight, driving down to the LA Jolla San Diego area tomorrow and staying in Carlsbad, CA tomorrow night. Any recommendations for the best beaches or botanical gardens we can visit between these areas? We'd prefer to stay near these areas since we've already driven so many miles. Also, suggestions for healthy restaurants in the area? I eat similar to keto (no grains, sugar, or seed oils) and price doesn't matter.