Let me introduce myself. I was borne in Cologne, Germany and came to the United States in 1978 with my wife, Erika, for just one year. Almost 30 years later, we are still here and loving it. We both became naturalized Citizens in 1996.
We have lived in Nashville, TN, Bradenton, FL, and now in the Atlanta, GA area. Some time ago I attended a seminar in Sheridan, Wyoming and discovered my love for leather tooling.
A friend of mine introduced me to Mike Yancey, who is known for the J.M. Yancey Paso Fino saddle. He agreed to teach me more of the art of leather tooling. After a few training sessions Mike asked me if I had any interest in learning the art of saddle making. I said yes, and he began training me in making the Paso Fino saddles. Mike is retired now and I am continuing his work.
Judging from the positive feed back I am getting from my customers, I am proud to say that I am able to produce the quality that the riders who are using these products have been accustomed to.
Please visit my saddle and tack gallery. I am also continuing the leather tooling for other items such as leather bags, belts, guitar straps, etc.
