Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair
Questions and Answers for restoring and repairing saddles and tack, routine maintenance expected and help with the care of antiques or special saddles. Can't identify the maker's mark? Post it here. Interested in the history of your saddle? Ask.
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<h1 class="subject">I'm Looking for information on the "Dundee Rancher " Saddle</h1> From the Australian outrider Collection. Here are some photos. Can anyone tell me if they have any experience with this saddle? Would also like to know about the quality and where it is made. Anything helps. Thanks! http://i16.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/16/09/47... http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/16/09/4df... http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/16/09/555...
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What would you charge to replace the seat leather (hard seat), cantle back and binding? I was thinking $400-500, I ask another guy, and he said I was to low. I would appreciate some others opinions, I do very little repair work and really don’t know what a fair price would be. Thanks Steve
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I recently bought a very rare antique circassian saddle, don't know how old it is, my guess, it's from mid 19th century. My knowledge about antique leather saddles amount to nothing. The saddle is in bad condition, desperately needs cleaning and restoration. I am looking for someone who can clean and restore the saddle or some advise how and where to get help. I live in Rhode Island - US. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I know a guy looking for a saddle maker by the name of Burt Jocks. He has a saddle built by him and would like to find him to get another. He thinks maybe somewhere around the Rapid City, SD area. Any help is appreciated. Joe
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We purchased 2 saddles today under the impression that they were origional billy cooks, however, after closer inspection at home I saw no billy cook makers mark. Both saddles are stamped J-N Saddle Shop Miami, Okla. with the numbers J-N 867-82 and J-N 869-82 on them. Can anyone tell me about these saddles? They seem to be well built saddles. Can put pics up later if needed. Thank you.
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I have a saddle with lacing between the 2 skirts under the rear jockey. I can remove the jockey easy enough, but I can not figure out how they laced the skirts together. If the lacing wasn't bad I wouldn't worry about it, but it is in bad shape. Thanks
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Hi All, I have just bought a pre-loved Joey Jemison cutting saddle and I would ike some help cleaning/restoring it. It was originally a rough out saddle and looking under the flaps was a tan colour. The top side is BLACK with grease and arena dirt. I don't think it has ever been cleaned. I thought about a pressure cleaneer it is that bad. Can someone give me some ideas on getting this saddle back to a more normal appearance. The only upside is that with the amount of leather dressing the leather is in pretty good nick just putrid. Help please. Johanne
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Hi, I just signed up today, and I can't believe that it's taken me so long to find such a neat web site. I have a real weakness for saddles. I just purchased an older Longhorn saddle. It's in great shape other that the sheepskin. I purchased some saddle shearling from Tandys, but I'm not sure where to go from here. Any and all help would be appreciated.
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I think I remember someone a while back posted about where they get stainless nails. I am looking for some smooth, not ring shanked. My supply is low, and I don't remember where I got them. I generally do business with Panhandle Leather, Siegels and Weavers, and none of these folks have them. Any suggestions appreciated. JW
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Before this site was hacked I had photos of this old George Lawrence saddle, somone thought they may have an old catalog and could tell me how old it is. Any help? Thanks Gary
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