Lynn Barnson grew up in Southern Utah's ranching community — the kind of upbringing where understanding tack isn't optional, it's structural. He spent 35 years in corporate work without losing the thread, ran a cattle ranch in the Circleville Valley for 30 years alongside whatever he was doing professionally, and then channeled that combined background into Straight Arrow Saddlery on Main Street in Panguitch, about 30 minutes from Bryce Canyon.
The shop offers custom saddle construction, saddle and tack restoration and repair, custom leather goods (chaps, bridles, holsters), and new and used tack sales. Barnson's specialty is refurbishment — bringing worn or damaged saddles back to working condition through the same anatomical understanding of how a saddle should fit a horse that comes from decades of riding rather than just bench work. He also carries collectible saddles, bits, and spurs, and sells pattern templates for leather crafters.
For a region with significant working horse culture — ranch operations, trail outfitters, pack trip operations — and no saddle shops between St. George and the Wasatch Front worth mentioning, a dedicated craftsman 30 minutes from Bryce fills a real gap.
**Verification notes** Website live; Lynn Barnson confirmed on the About page with ranching background and 35 years corporate career. Address 37 N Main, Panguitch (near 35 N Main per some listings) confirmed. Phone confirmed via Straight Arrow Saddlery Yelp and Names and Numbers listings. Facebook and Instagram active.