Schatzlein Saddle Shop

What is there not to like about this saddle shop, a locally owned spot near Uptown. I went in just to buy a shirt for Winstock and walked out with two shirts and my first pair of cowboy boots, which were actually reduced (they have a nice selection of clearance boots of all colors and styles).
The owners were there and were super friendly and helpful — showed me how to correctly put the boots on as well as remove them, how to treat the leather, and what kind of socks to wear underneath.
Plus — Gene Simmons has been here
Shawn’s tip: they have a free parking lot on the side of the building.

Yee-​Haw, Schatzlein! You totally rock!
In need of an affordable and well-​fitting cowboy hat and belt for a western party I was hosting, I found Schatzlein on Unilocal and rode on over. Who would’ve thought that there would be a shop like this in Minneapolis?
The store is fairly large and separated into two main rooms. The back has saddles galore in addition to lots of leathery ropes/​whips hanging on the wall that, err, look S&M-ish. LOL! In contrast, the front mainly has cowboy clothes that include various types of plaid, flannel, jeans, hats, belts, boots, etc… Prices range from affordable to really expensive! There seems to be something for everybody.
A friendly lady at the front showed me plenty of hat and belt options and helped me settle on one of each. I left satisfied with my purchases and even under budget!
If I need another cowboy hat or belt in the future, this Asian cowboy won’t hesitate to return to Scathzlein.

It was hard for me to rate this place, because they did SUCH a FANTASTIC job with my leather repair on a bridle I took in. It looked beautiful, was done quickly, and the people that worked in that section of the shop were so nice and helpful.
I will never take my broken tack anywhere else.
That being said, the woman who works there (usually behind the front desk) is very mean. I know that a few people have had similar experiences and have already mentioned it, but she’s just so snarky and upset sounding! It ruins my experience and makes me ornery about buying things from them. If it wasn’t for the nice man that works downstairs and in the boot section, I would not be returning to this store.

I’ve never had much need for saddlery, but I have fond memories of coming here with my parents to pick up some discount clothing and riding boots. Every few years I would snag a pair of Ariats for my trips out West. My mother and I typically stopped at some cabins or outfitters with horses. I wanted to be prepared and ready to ride. So instead of trekking out to the wilds of MN we would take a quick trip toward Lyn-​Lake and gather our goodies.
It had been forever since I’d been here, but my friend wanted to check out the shop and hopefully take advantage of MN’s low/​no tax. My father came along for the trip. He ended up picking up some clearance boots and a snap-​button shirt. He looked hardcore and has been getting compliments. I found a few things, but I’ll have to put them on a wish list. Even on sale they were a bit out of my price-​range.
The man in the shoe department went above and beyond to help us. He offered to order boots for us if he didn’t have them in stock. The woman working the front counter was sweet as could be. We chatted with her while we waited for my dad. They ended up giving us a free promo ticket to Secretariat. My only complaint is about the woman who was working in the back. She seemed annoyed by our questions and came off as condescending toward my friend.

The website for this place is like a joke without a punchline.
The store itself has a fair selection, but the real problem lies in the inconsistent service. The man working the floor near the boots was extremely helpful and kind, and while he did not have my prefered brand, he offered me the catalog and told me he could order them. Since I was visiting from Chicago, I didn’t want to fuss with the ordering process when I know where to find them at home. I also wanted a new helmet, and saw they had «my» brand. When I asked if they had my size in the black color, the problems started. Little miss sunshine said «Well we have sizes in blue. What size do you need?» I told her I had an XS at home, but I wanted to try the helmet on because they were a new model. She offered me a medium and it was a hair too tight. She then tells me «Well if that is too tight, there is no way you have an XS at home.»
Wow. Ok.
Despite my dissatisfaction with that little exchange, I continued on to the back room to look for tack. The selection left much to be desired, and there was no good area to actually sit in any of the saddles. I did find one gem: a fairly priced old western side saddle. Too bad I couldn’t sit in it to check the fit.

Family run, fairly priced, fantastic selection. I don’t often alliterate, but this place calls for it.
Get your new Levis, a Panhandle Slim shirt, some Noconas for your feet, and a big silver belt buckle. Clint Eastwood himself never had it so good.