The Colorado Saddle Makers Association is a nonprofit 501c(6) organization composed of professional saddle makers who are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the artistry and heritage of handmade western saddles and the associated trades. Through programs of fellowship, education and exhibition, the CSMA strives to keep the traditional art of quality custom saddles prospering. To see the technical description of the organization you can read the bylaws . We sponsor several seminars throughout the year, where we share knowledge. We publish a quarterly newsletter and a membership directory.
THE COLORADO SADDLE MAKERS ASSOCIATION, Inc.
17865 64 3/10 Rd., Collbran, CO. 81624
The Colorado Saddle Makers Association is a nonprofit 501c(6) organization composed of professional saddle makers who are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the artistry and heritage of handmade western saddles and the associated trades. Through programs of fellowship, education and exhibition, the CSMA strives to keep the traditional art of quality custom saddles prospering. To see the technical description of the organization you can read the bylaws . We sponsor several seminars throughout the year, where we share knowledge. We publish a quarterly newsletter and a membership directory.
Member benefits: Members receive the CSMA newsletter (can also place free classified ads), and are invited to all CSMA functions (seminar fees are reduced for members). And perhaps the biggest benefit of all, members have access to other saddle makers who can answer questions, help with problems or just provide general camaraderie in a rather solitary profession.
To join the Association, just fill out the appropriate
Send your completed form along with your dues – $50.00 for one year US, $60 a year for other Countries, to CSMA , Inc., 17865 64.3 Rd, Collbran, CO. 81624
During 2009 and 2010 CSMA members made this saddle during seminars while they learned the steps of making a saddle. CSMA raffled it off in October of 2011.
2012
CSMA SPRING SEMINAR
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
April 13-15, 2012
Grand Junction, Colorado
at the MESA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Click here for a 2012 Spring Seminar brochure
more information call
Harry Knipe, 970-245-3068
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PASS IT ON
A program for CSMA members
PASS IT ON is a program that matches up a CSMA member who wants to learn something specific from a more experienced member who has the knowledge, skill and willingness to teach.
Click here for more information. Pass It On Info 2011
Member Benefits:
Members receive the CSMA newsletter (can also place free classified ads), and are invited to all CSMA functions (seminar fees are reduced for members). And perhaps the biggest benefit of all, members have access to other saddle makers who can answer questions, help with problems or just provide general camaraderie in a rather solitary profession.
How to Join:
To join the Association, just fill out the appropriate form for membership. Send your completed form along with your dues – $40.00 for one year, to CSMA , Inc., P.O. Box 2166, Meeker, CO. 81641.
Click here for a Pass It On application 2011