Elle McGill grew up on her family’s ranch in Lodge Grass, MT – in the heart of Crow Country, known as “God’s Country.” She has a deep love and appreciation for the Big Horn mountains, the Big Horn River and Crow culture as well as a taste for fine horses and good cowboy gear. After what started as three pulled wool saddle pads for her brothers and their good friend in spring of 2025, word-of-mouth success led to a nearly full-time business. Having now produced over 100 pulled wool saddle pads, doors have opened for her that she hadn’t thought were possible. Come that winter, long-time friend Tia Watson offered Elle her cinch building business, which was a huge honor. This acquisition resulted in Powder River Cowboy Gear, which she named in reference to the land where she and her husband, Lawson, raise their three wonderful little boys in Powderville.
