Larry began his saddle making career in 1976 in Amarillo, TX where he attended TSTI. After school he returned to Nebraska where he continued to build saddles while he rodeoed. In 1987 Larry accepted a job offer with Texas Saddlery. Two years later, in 1989, he relocated to San Angelo, TX where he worked as a saddlemaker for Piland Saddlery. In 1991 Larry started his own business - Coats...