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5 Star Team: Ben Masters

Ben Masters

Ben Masters is a filmmaker, writer, and photographer currently living in Austin, TX.  Masters studied wildlife biology at Texas A&M University and is most known for producing Unbranded and for directing The River and The Wall.  He has written for National Geographic, Western Horseman, and has two books published by Texas A&M University Press.  Masters is an award winning filmmaker with Audience Awards at Telluride Mountainfilm, Banff International Film Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival, and recipient of the SXSW Louis Black Lone Star Award.  He makes character driven movies about wildlife and wildlife habitat.

He's guided pack trips across Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana and has spent three seasons working for an outfitter in the Teton Wilderness at the most backcountry camp in the lower 48.  In 2010, he completed a 2,000 mile ride along the Continental Divide Trail and in 2013 he was part of the 3,000 mile "Unbranded" ride and documentary outfitting his horses in 5 Star Saddle Pads.

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Larry A Garner

Oak Point, TX

I have sold a lot of pads to my customers and I hear a lot of "I really like my pad, I need to buy another one." The folks at 5 Star always stand behind their products and do what they say. The dealer education and information is excellent too.

Vonnie Peters

La Bumba Quarter Horses Rocky Mtn. Hse.

I love your 5 Star Pads. Keep up the good work! My horses and I are depending on you.

Rachel Bromen

Absolutely love my two 5 star pads! One of my horses has a hard to fit back and the other is picky about what feels comfortable on her back. The 5 star pad has made my tricky to fit horse more comfortable in his saddle, and my picky horse isn't as cinchy or crabby anymore

Ashley & Haley Janssen

Janssen Barrel /Horses

I am very happy with your saddle pads. I now own three 5 star saddle. Your saddle pads have really made the horse industry a better place, now I can depend on your products to keep my horses from getting sore with all the strenuous activity they go through each summer and winter.

Larry A Garner

Oak Point, TX

I bought my first 5 Star pad over 15 years ago. I have had several over the years. When I started looking to replace it and become a dealer I inquired to everyone I could about what was the finest saddle pad made. I always heard about this little outfit in Arkansas called 5 Star.

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