Why does it cost so much for a model [non-Breyer] saddle?
Tackmaking can be a very time-consuming and tedious business, so you are paying for the artisan’s time, skill and experience in every piece you buy. You can save money by making your own, but that takes time and a lot of practice. Though hand-made tack may seem expensive, these artists make much less than minimum wage on the items they create, and make tack ultimately for the pleasure of working in their craft.
