Leathercrafting & Silversmithing
Preserve the heritage of the West through hands-on learning in leatherwork and silversmithing, where tradition meets creativity.
Discover the Art of Leathercraft
There’s nothing like the smell of leather and the satisfaction of creating something with your own two hands. Whether you're just getting started, refining your skills, or ready to take on the challenge of saddle making, our hands-on workshops are designed just for you. Step into the shop, grab your tools, and let’s bring your vision to life—one stitch, one cut, and one creation at a time.
Saddle Fit is Important
Saddle Tree Fitting
The right saddle fit makes all the difference for your horse’s comfort and performance. With over 30 years of experience building saddles and a lifetime of horsemanship, Jack Smith brings expert knowledge to every saddle tree fitting at NonPareil Ranch. He’ll take precise measurements of your horse’s back and withers to ensure a custom saddle tree that fits just right.
Turn Silver into Something Unforgettable
Silversmithing is more than a skill—it’s an experience. Our classes offer the tools, techniques, and inspiration to create something truly personal. Come build a piece that tells your story.
Classes coming soon!
Bridles, Brands & Barbed Wire
Foundations of the West
At NonPareil Ranch, we believe in preserving the lost art of ranching while helping students gain confidence and experience the beauty of God’s creation each day. Our hands-on training program immerses students in horsemanship, livestock care, and essential Western skills, providing real-world experience in handling horses, working cattle, maintaining ranch infrastructure, and understanding the true lifestyle of the American West.
Whether you're new to ranching or refining your skills, you’ll learn how to care for horses, cattle, and other livestock, as well as build and maintain fences, practice animal husbandry, and develop the fundamental knowledge needed to work on a ranch.
This is a hands-on, real-world learning experience where you’ll be actively participating in the daily operations of the ranch, working right alongside seasoned ranchers: Jack and Sarah Smith. Whether you're looking to step into the ranching lifestyle, improve your horsemanship, or simply escape the modern world for a week of hands-on learning, our courses offer an unforgettable, life-changing experience.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY...
"I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to work with Jack and build a saddle. We really worked on the basics of understanding saddle making from the ground up, and Jack talked about WHY we do things a certain way, which was very important in learning how to do them. I felt like I got a great foundation to continue my career in leather work learning from Jack. I would highly recommend taking a class from Jack if you get the opportunity."
Melissa Lackore - Lackore Leather
