The King Family
The King family has been involved in leather crafting, saddle making and the western culture for decades.
“We dedicate this business to our founder, father, and brothers who devoted their lives to better the Western way of life.”
-The King Family
Don King
August 26, 1923 ~ July 28, 2007
His skill earned him the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) World Championship Saddle contract for 6 years. Some of these saddles are now on display at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and the PRCA Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Don King began his saddle making career in 1946 and shortly thereafter opened the first King’s Saddlery.
Honors attributed to Don’s work include the Chester A. Reynolds Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, The National Heritage Fellowship for the Folk Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Governor’s Quality Business Award for the State of Wyoming. In addition, Don was a founding member of the TCA (Traditional Cowboy Arts) Association.
More Information About Don King
An Interview with Don King
National Heritage Fellowship
1999 Don King Interview – Gathering of the Masters
Bob King
April 4, 1950 ~ April 15, 2003
Bob headed up the Rope Shop at King’s Saddlery. Not only was he responsible for ordering the coils of nylon, grass or polypropylene rope and the nylon thread, which is twisted into a rope, he also oversaw the making and treating of the ropes. With a rope inventory of over 30,000 and a reputation for quality, King Ropes are shipped worldwide.
John King
October 19, 1951 ~ October 17, 2001
John began tooling leather when he was 12 years old and was the Saddlemaker at KING’S. John learned his craft under the guidance of his father. In 1970 and 1971 John was named the National High School All-Around Cowboy, also capturing the bull riding title one year and the saddle bronc riding title the next year.
