How to Build a Hanging Saddle Rack

It is recommended that horse saddles be hung up when they are not being used. Hanging a saddle after each use will allow the air to circulate and dry out any moisture in the saddle as well as keep it clean for the next time it is used. You can easily construct a hanging saddle rack in no time to help you care for the saddles you own.

Supply List

• 2 two-by-fours, cut to 4 feet


• 1 two-by-four, cut to 2 feet


• Four 2-inch nails


• Ten 3-inch screws


• 1 corner bracket


• Paint (optional)

1. Lay out the two-by-four pieces that are 4 feet in length at a 90-degree angle so that they form the sides of a triangle with the tops of the boards touching in the middle.


2. Nail the 2 boards together at the top using 4 of the 2-inch nails.


3. Secure the 4-foot boards that are now connected to the 2-foot board by placing it horizontally over the 4-foot boards that you have attached together using 2 of the 3-inch screws.


4. Attach a corner bracket using 2 of the 3-inch screws to the top of the two boards that are attached at a 90-degree angle. This will help secure the boards in place. 


5. Sand down the surface of all of the wood beams so that they are smooth to prevent splinters from occurring when hanging or removing the saddle from the saddle rack.


6. Secure the saddle rack you have made to the wall where you wish to place it. Be sure that it is placed in an area where there are studs to secure it to.


7. Insert 2 of the 3-inch screws to both ends of the 4-foot board to secure the saddle rack to the wall.


8. Insert 2 of the 3-inch screws to the center of the saddle rack for further support.


9. Paint the saddle rack if you would like in the color that you prefer.