Potzernitz Harness & Saddlery
My grandfather, Steve Potzerntiz, became an apprentice in 1900 at the age of twelve in Hungary . After
arriving in Los Angeles in 1922, he found work with Brydon Bros. and then Lichtenberger-Ferguson
Co. He moved his family  to Fresno in 1933, where he went to work for A. D. Colliver & Son. In 1938
Steve's son, Joe, also went to  work in the shop. Returning to work after his service as a Navy Pilot  in
World War II, Joe and his father purchased the business in 1946,  they named it, Potzernitz and Sons.
But, over the years customers would say, "Take it to Steve he'll know what to do.", so the name
changed to Steve's Saddle Shop. As is the case in a family business, all of the Potzernitzs' worked in
the saddle shop at one time or another.  In 1958, I began by washing windows, cleaning saddles and
harness, and sweeping the floors, all the while learning to make "waxed ends".  While working
alongside my grandfather Steve and father Joe, I have learned  a craft that is as much art as
craftsmanship.



Chris Potzernitz, Saddler and Silversmith  
Potzernitz Harness & Saddlery
A Family Tradition Since 1900

Fine Leather Goods Made to Order
Horse and Mule Equipment for Riding, Packing & Harness  
1971
          Chris         Steve           Joe           

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.



Telephone
To reach Chris for leather or ordering information 559-284-8944
To reach Gina for office or billing information 559-285-0560
FAX
559 268-4660
Postal address
4660 S. Fig,  Fresno, CA. 93706 USA
Electronic mail
Information: potzernitz@potzernitzsaddlery.com
Chris: chris@potzernitzsaddlery.com
Gina: gina@potzernitzsaddlery.com
Webmaster:  potzernitz@potzernitzsaddlery.com