This saddle Made by Chester Hape (March 3, 1935 – November 23, 2017)  represents a piece of American saddle making history. Hape studied and learned under Don King in Sheridan, WY who is known as The Godfather of the world wide admired Sheridan Tooling style. Hape had been commissioned for 13 years in a row to build the championship saddles for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. His attention to detail and personalized style of infinite vines has also procured his saddles a place in the cowboy hall of fame. This particular saddle is fully adorned with his signature rose pattern.