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Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch Hints
Why can't I pick up any of the saddles?
1 of 3: You haven't explored the tack room completely, have you?
2 of 3: Turn around and see if you can find a reason.
3 of 3: The guy standing still as a rock to your left is Tex, the head wrangler, and it's his job to take care of the horses. Ask him if you can ride, and he'll tell you what you need to do.