
Hamley’s hadn’t made saddles for several years, and Pearce was determined to bring back the slogan, The Best Saddle a Cowboy Can Ride. It’s difficult to find the kind of craftsmen we need, he says. He lured veteran saddlemaker Monte Beckman to oversee the saddle shop, which he handled admirably until his death, at the age of. FOR SALE is a 16" Hamley & Company (Pendleton, Oregon) ranch saddle. The seat measures 16" from the base of the horn to the front edge of the cantle with a 5" Mexican horn cap. This saddle will come with an official Hamley Certificate.

Very heavy Beautiful leather tapaderos. Deep swells and high backed seat. Beautiful antique high-back Hamely. Judging by what I have priced at Hamley and other saddlers, it would run in the area of 3500 to have the saddle restored.Hamley & Co/Circle H Western Saddle.
Before he sent it though, he asked himself.Hamley crafters invented the best working saddle with the Hamley Wade, made in various styles utilizing a “slick fork” saddle tree. At 15 years old, Brad Mastre completed his first custom saddle order form to the legendary Hamley Saddle Co. Hamley was known as a harness and saddle maker, but the business soon developed. Relocated to Pendleton, Oregon and set up shop on the Oregon Trail in the same building that exists to this day. Business was good, but a couple of major building fires left the Hamleys no choice but to relocate. Became known throughout the west as the maker of “the finest saddles man could ride.”Henry Hamley passed away in 1894.
Although he attempted retirement several years ago, his excellent reputation for his craft won’t allow him to completely exit saddle making.Besides making saddles for Hamley & Co., Dewey has a long list of loyal customers. In total, Dewey put over 100 hours into making the saddle.Dewey has been crafting saddles for 48 years and began making saddles for Hamley & Co. Experienced saddle maker Alan Dewey chose a floral pattern known as the “Sheridan” pattern which was made popular by legendary saddle maker Don King of Wyoming.Dewey added one of his favorite touches — an ostrich leather seat that adds a bit of flair to what is an important tool to any hard working cowboy. This same saddle is still used today in rodeo competitions.The custom Hamley saddle made for the Xtreme Bulls event is a roper style on a Buster Welch tree.
Wildhorse and Hamley & Co. Operations are managed by Wildhorse Resort & Casino, bringing to the table 25 years of successful business experience in food and beverage, retail, entertainment, and hospitality. Hamley was an enthusiastic supporter of the cowboy competition and helped launch what is now a world-famous event.Hamley & Co. Has been a proud supporter of the Pendleton Round-Up since 1910.
