BackintheSaddle

Today I thought I would apply another Leather CPR application to the saddle. The screws came loose and the leather was very loose and I had some staples come loose. One of the leather pieces is off, so I decided to remove the screws at the edge of the seat and this is what I found. Having no experience with this whatsoever, I don't know if this means the tree is damaged or if it is repairable and can be restored. I don't now how old the saddle is, what make, or brand. The first picture is a bit blurry. Hopefully you can point me in the right direction. I would like to get this fixed up so that it can be used. If not, then at least I only spent $50 for the saddle. Thanks!

I bought a saddle from my daughter's riding instructor - I haven't been on the back of a horse in over 20 years. I learned to ride English, but want to get in a Western Saddle. I bought this saddle and put Leather CPR on it, put some dye on it, removed the diamond conchos (there was no way silver polish would clean them up). I was told to get black hair dye and use it on the leather to dye the areas that were very worn. I have two problems - got some of the hair dye on the seat which was Red, and I believe the stitching for the seat design is gone. I don't think that is a big problem. I would like to try to redye the seat part or purchase Red Suede to resew over it and give it a new "seat". I don't sew, and don't want to screw anything up. I decided to buy my own saddle so that when I ride and am taking my refresher lessons I don't have to worry about readjusting the stirrups because someone else has been using the saddle. Plus, I plan to purchase my own horse in a few years for myself and if my daughter sticks with the riding (she is 4), then we will eventually buy her own horse as well. I do not have the $$$ to go out and buy a brand new saddle (even used but brand new to me) right now. If you could point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. Apparently my pictures exceed the size limit. Will have to see what I can do to fix that problem. I have no idea how old the saddle is, who made it, etc. There is the number 5091 stamped behind the seat on the skirt just below the center point of the cantle.