Instructor: Trevor Alexander
Course Length: 1 hour  | 20 Lessons

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Extend the life of your saddle with a properly bound rawhide horn.

In this course, Trevor Alexander walks you through the process of covering a saddle horn with rawhide. This foundational skill is a key entry point into saddle making.

You’ll learn how to properly prepare and apply rawhide to the horn, creating a tight, secure fit that holds up under real use. Trevor breaks the process down into simple, repeatable steps so you can confidently wrap a horn.

Rawhide binding not only protects the horn, but also extends its lifespan and adds a little refinement to your saddle making. 

Whether you’re getting started in saddle making or adding another repair skill to your toolkit, this class gives you a practical technique you’ll use again and again.

About your Instructor:
Trevor Alexander is a professional saddle maker with years of experience building and repairing saddles at Burns Saddlery. Known for his straightforward, practical approach, Trevor teaches techniques that are built for durability and real-world performance.