King's Saddlery and King Ropes
Sheridan, Wyoming

Cowboy gear fit for a Queen! King's Saddlery has been operating out of its present location in Sheridan, Wyoming since 1973 and is well known for it's fine quality saddles, ropes and leather products.

In October 1984, King's Saddlery hosted their most famous customer to date, the Queen of England. Queen Elizabeth II was in town visiting relatives and insisted on a stop at King's Saddlery before going home. She spent a considerable amount of time perusing the saddles, ropes and leather goods. She was very gracious and insisted that everyone set protocol aside saying it was not necessary to bow or curtsey. She only asked that she be treated like any other Wyoming lady! Before her departure, she was presented with a beautifully hand-tooled waste basket by Don King.

"King's" as it is known by the locals, in addition to catering to Royalty, local ranchers and professional rodeo cowboys, has become a great place where celebrities can enjoy a little anonymity, try out a new rope or saddle and not be bothered by autograph seekers. You never know when you might pass Sam Shepard while he's trying out a new rope, William Devane who's ordering a new pair of chaps, or maybe even a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ordering a belt from Jim Jackson. The atmosphere at King's is as unassuming as the King bunch themselves. If you are looking for help in the retail store look for Bruce King. He's the man with the answers! If you are looking for just the right rope, find Bob because he's an expert and has the missing thumb to prove it! If you are looking for a great place to wander around, stop by King's Saddlery!