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Slone Saddles

Tod Slone, an icon in the western saddle making industry, had no idea that one day, saddle making would be his business. But here he is, 24 years after the founding of Slone Saddles (1996), where he and his wife, Lonna, currently employ more than 50 people, including their daughter, Kailey, and sons, Ace and Leske.

“Built to ride; fit to win” – that’s the tagline at Slone Saddles, a premier custom and trophy saddle provider that specializes in rodeo competition saddles, equine boots and saddle pads. Headquartered in Cuero, Texas, Slone designs saddles to meet the needs of the horse and the rider, and it all started when Tod was about

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