Schweitzer saddles draw compelling stories from the past

CENTURY-OLD SADDLE SURVIVES TORNADO

  • SCHWEITZER STORIES The Schweitzer crew that celebrated the 99th anniversary of H.H. Schweitzer’s saddle making at the 100th Anniversary of Dickens-Motley County Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo were, from left, Randy Moss, Mike Schweitzer, Marina Schweitzer, Reese Gregory, Sharon Schweitzer, Tanner Reynolds, Bentley Hunter, Reagan Barber, Marnel Moss and Tyler Reynolds. | COURTESY PHOTO
    SCHWEITZER STORIES The Schweitzer crew that celebrated the 99th anniversary of H.H. Schweitzer’s saddle making at the 100th Anniversary of Dickens-Motley County Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo were, from left, Randy Moss, Mike Schweitzer, Marina Schweitzer, Reese Gregory, Sharon Schweitzer, Tanner Reynolds, Bentley Hunter, Reagan Barber, Marnel Moss and Tyler Reynolds. | COURTESY PHOTO
  • VINTAGE VIEW From left, Tanner Reynolds, Ben Grundy, J.N. Fletcher and Mike Schweitzer checked out details on the vintage saddles on display during Old Settlers, Aug 24–26, 2023. | COURTESY PHOTO
    VINTAGE VIEW From left, Tanner Reynolds, Ben Grundy, J.N. Fletcher and Mike Schweitzer checked out details on the vintage saddles on display during Old Settlers, Aug 24–26, 2023. | COURTESY PHOTO
MATADOR— From San Antonio to Amarillo, the extended Schweitzer family threw a wide loop at the 100th Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo at Roaring Springs with a display of saddles made by their patriarch, the renowned Henry Houston (H.H.) Schweitzer and his son, Bert. A respect for the saddlemaker who rode with the Matadors, his workmanship, and the colorful ranch history was appreciated by all who…

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