4-H Leathercraft Project
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Unit 7 :: Making and Rebuilding Saddles
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Make or rebuild a saddle
- Study references on saddle making
- Keep a record of project costs and experiences
Step 4:
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- Colorado 4-H Leathercraft Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
- Put name, age, and county on back of exhibit board or on tag attached to individual exhibit articles.
- Indicate in record whether articles are made from kit or if self-cut and designed by the member.
- A set means a number of things of the same kind that belong, or are used together, (i.e. six matching coasters, belt and buckle with matching designs, etc.)
- Advanced leathercraft members may exhibit in more than one of the classes, provided the member is enrolled in and has completed the requirements of the unit. Example: Units 4-7.
Unit 7 :: Making and Rebuilding Saddles
Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- One completed saddle. The leather may be either tooled or untooled and may be finished in any suitable fashion.
