Handcrafted saddles ride into the space age from Wylie
Billy Joe Rogers of Wylie Texas handcrafts fine saddles with minimal power tools. A former cowboy and rodeo star, he runs a shop with five workers totaling 80 years experience. Saddles take 4 to 6 weeks, are made to order, sold in 15 states, priced 375 to 750 dollars. Most buyers today are casual riders and professionals alike, drawn to beauty and function.