Saddle maker chooses slower life, finds reward Wyoming Tribune-Eagle | October 11, 2009| | Copyright 2009 Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Dave Di Pietra says peace of mind matters more than making money.

By Baylie Evans

bevans@wyomingnews.com

CHEYENNE - Dave Di Pietra's dirty T-shirt says it all: "Life is good."

And his nearly constant smile proves it.

"Even on the worst day, my commute takes about 43 seconds with a cup of coffee," he says.

He is the owner of Synergist Saddles, a local family business that makes custom saddles.

His shop is steps from his home, nestled in the hills just outside Curt Gowdy State Park.

Inside the shop, a big German shepherd, Echo, greets visitors with a wet nose.

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