Elite Custom Saddles is a family-founded saddle company focused on creating
handcrafted saddles and leather goods that blend performance with tradition. Known
for its quality, grit and personal touch, Elite builds saddles that carry more than a rider.
They carry a legacy.
Created to honor champions and preserve the spirit of the western way of life, Elite Custom Saddles proudly enters a new chapter under the shared ownership of Jon Carpenter and Harry Crouse. It is a return to its roots, driven by tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for legacy. Together they are committed to building saddles that carry more than riders – they carry legends.
Jon Carpenter took ownership in 2013 and continued building a family business. Elite Custom Saddles earned its reputation by crafting performance-grade saddles for riders who expect excellence. After four years under a corporate group, the brand has now been returned to original ownership and is under the shared leadership of Jon Carpenter and Harry Crouse. Elite Custom Saddles is no longer affiliated with the former organization, and no individual or entity from that company represents Elite Custom Saddles in any capacity.
“This brand started with family and continues with family,” said Jon Carpenter, Owner of Elite Custom Saddles. “We build together, we hold each other up, and we show up for one another every single day. This is more than leather products. It is grit. It is hard work. It is a craft and tradition passed down through generations. Every saddle we make doesn’t just hold a rider, it holds a story. And we are honored to be part of that story, not just for today, but for generations to come.”
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For questions or direct assistance, you may contact us at:
Jon Carpenter - Jon@elitecustomsaddles.com | 501-912-9262
Harry Krouse - Harry@elitecustomsaddles.com | 402-278-1588