Come Celebrate everything Trail at

Tucker Trail Day!

Saturday, May 31st, 2025  •  10am-4pm

Meet Tucker Saddles Vice President & Co-Founder Darrell Nephew
and Brand Ambassador Gillian Larson!

Grab Some Swag from Tucker Saddles & Vetericyn Goodies, 
And Enjoy Some Snacks While You Learn About the Tucker Brand!

Darrell Nephew

Vice President, Co-Founder

Darrell Nephew, Vice President of Tucker Trail, has been an integral part of Circle Brands for over 45 years. He began working under the guidance of Steve Tucker at the age of 14!

He co-founded Tucker Saddles and helped design the original saddles that made the brand a leader in trail riding.

Renowned for his expertise in saddle fit, Darrell has developed innovative designs and a saddle fit program that set a new standard for a horse’s comfort and performance.

He has worked with horses, mules, mounted police units, gaited horses, border patrol teams and has even outfitted saddles for Hollywood movie stars.

Darrell has been riding since he was a teenager and enjoys riding Tennessee Walking Horses. He is passionate about helping riders stay comfortable in the saddle and believes every ride should be comfortable for both the horse and rider.

His experience and dedication continues to guide Tucker’s mission to craft saddles that redefine trail riding.

Gillian Larson

Brand Ambassador, Thru Rider,
Ridden 15,000 back country miles

Gillian Larson is the only rider to have completed four documented Mexico-to-Canada rides: Three times on the Pacific Crest Trail(2014, 2016, and 2022) and once on the Continental Divide Trail (2018).

She rode the Arizona Trail and the Colorado Trail in 2017, the John Muir Trail in 2019, and various other back country routes for a total of more than 15,000 back country miles!

Gillian has been riding exclusively in Tucker Saddles since 2017. She cultivates an ethos of equestrian travel that is modern and progressive, blending a love of the outdoors with respect and care for her equine partners.

She focuses on educating others about the many challenges of wilderness equestrian travel while continuing to push the boundaries of long-distance riding and helping to modernize traditional packing techniques. She currently lives on a ranch along the California central coast with her herd of seven horses and a mule.