Rolling Saddle Rack Cart

I keep my tack in my house, and carry it out to the barn when I ride the horses.  My back isn't great, so carrying the saddles is not easy.  I wanted a saddle cart, but as usual I didn't want to pay what they cost premade, and thought I could do a better job anyway.

Step 1 Tools and Supplies

These are pretty straightforward, for once.

I got a cheap Harbor Freight handtruck and a hanging double saddle rack.  The rest of the supplies I had around the house.

Supplies
* Hand truck with a center vertical bar to stabilize the hanging rack ($40ish)
* Double hanging saddle rack ($20ish)
* Crate
* Hanging bridle bag
* A selection of hose clamps
* Some pipe insulation for padding
* A few bungee cords (I ended up using 3 that were about 18")
* I also used a pair of stirrup inserts that don't fit any of my stirrups, and a 4" piece of 1"x1" square metal tube.

Tools:
* Scissors
* Flat screwdriver for the hose clamps

Comments

[ginger20037]

I knew that was a good idea! We, my mom, dad and I, thought of something similar a few weeks back, we frequent horse shows, but have yet to start working on it lol But anyways, we love the idea!

[parkerpe]

This is a wonderful idea! I am getting ready to try organizing my tack and your rolling tack rack makes a lot of sense. I will be making this one.

[duncan_a]

Why is this entered in the FURNITURE Competition???

[galadriel]

Because holding and storing items is what furniture does?