Company:
Ross Saddlery
Name:
Ron Ross
Address:
6415 SR 1
St. Joe, Indiana 46785
Website:
www.rosaddlery.com
Major Shop
Equipment:
Tippmann Boss sewing machine
Tippmann Aerostitch sewing machine
Tippmann Embosser
Landis Three leather stitcher
History:
Ross Saddlery was started in June 1959, upon my
completion of Active Military
Service. Over these years, it has
remained a sole proprietorship, and
a highly respected maker of quality
horse gear and many other leather
items. With the advent of the
Internet, my sales approach was
broadened. Instead of being a local
business, we are now an
International business.
Our business has broadened to include custom
carving for several national
manufacturers, one being a major
manufacturer of pool cue cases for
the professional billiard players.
In addition to leather goods, my
line of merchandise now includes a
series of leather carving pattern
books, and, in the near future,
patterns for items such as saddles
and gun belt and holsters will be
released.
Training and
Experience:
Basically, I am self-educated, but,
I have had many mentors. Saddle
makers that I became friends with.
Leather artists that I came to know
and who offered guidance to direct
me to where I am today. As a result
of that training, I now conduct
training sessions at major leather
craft and trade shows, as well as
have several training programs in
effect, conducted here in my shop.
Subjects being leather carving,
saddle making, and a program where
the person can tell me what they
want to learn, and, if I am
proficient in it, I will teach that
person all that I can on that topic.
Memberships:
International Internet Leathercrafters' Guild (currently in
second term as President) and member, Hoosier Leathercraft Guild
Awards:
Inducted into the IILG Hall of Fame, 2005. Ron has also been
featured in trade publications such
as the Leather Crafters and
Saddler's Journal.
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