How to Build a Wood Saddle Rack
Horse saddles tend to buckle and lose their shape if they are continuously thrown in a pile on the ground after riding. A sensible solution to keep the saddles in top condition is to build a wood saddle rack for them. You can do this yourself with a few simple tools.
Things you will need:
- Pine boards
- Cap screws
- Power saw
- Electric drill
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Create the ends for the wood saddle rack. Position two 12-inch pine boards together and secure them with screws. Next, mark the middle of the tapered end of the boards. Go about 2/3 inches out from each side.
- Cut the boards. Use a saw to cut on the designated markings that you made in the previous step. If done correctly, these pieces will have a diagonal shape. You have now established the shape for the saddle rack.
- Drill holes in the pine boards using a drill bit. Fasten them together and drill them at the same time.
- Connect your diagonal cut pieces together. Position them end-to-end and make sure the corners are even. Add a one-by-six inch board on the edges to prevent the wood from splitting as you drill down the holes. Once you have drilled the holes, add another one-by-six inch board at the start of the diagonal cut. Turn the saddle rack onto its side and repeat the same process with another one-by-six inch board.
- Attach the final board to your saddle. Turn the saddle rack so that it is in the upright position and add the last one-by-six inch board. Make sure the top is even with the diagonal cut. This will serve as the top board. Pre-drill the holes in the top and then use cap screws to attach the top board.