General Saddlery Discussion
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I'd like to learn more about selecting, rigging, building, and anything else about harnessing animals (mainly interested in Draft Horses) to farming implements and similar working applications. Everything from terminology and placement to all the different straps, to when different layouts are used, on up to how to construct the harness, select and train animals for it's use, the differences between pulling a plow, a log, a wagon, etc. Everything from technical over to practical application sides. I know it's a broad subject. Mostly educational for me, though It is a dream of mine to one day farm some acreage and use a horse or two for some of it (>20HP vintage tr…
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Hopefully I am posting this in the right sub-forum, but please feel free to move me if not. I mostly created an account on this board so I could ask about this from the experts. I work for the National Park Service as a Mule Packer. I also love living history, which is part of the reason why my job was appealing to begin with. Long story short, my team and I got into one of "those" discussions and I started postulating about us running a fleet of historical saddles. I think they all thought it was a novelty, but I got pretty serious about it. I'm the kind of guy that really likes doing things the way my ancestors did them. Naturally, the McClellan was my …
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hi, I am looking for to make a few sets of leather shoulder straps with sewn on felt padding for a reproduction back pack . please see attached photos. leather is 2-3mm thick.
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I am looking for historical information about San Fernando Valley Saddlery. James Arness's saddle from the Gunsmoke series is a San Fernando Valley Saddlery saddle. Mr. Arness is looking for some information to add to a description of the saddle to be used with a museum display. All information is welcome as long as it pertains to San Fernando Valley Saddlery. Thank You in advance for anything you can contribute. Matt
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Hi everyone. I'm doing my research and trying to gain as much information about my saddle. It was made by Milton Cole. I'm considering selling it, but I want to be sure it's priced accordingly and hopefully find a collector that would really appreciate it's history. I know it was made prior to 1951, but I don't know the year. I have photos, but I don't know how to insert them here.
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Hello, I have perused the forums but wanted some updated answers. I recently got a light oil Don Rich saddle in for cleaning. It is dry and coated in saddle lac. I messaged the maker for their suggestion but they did not answer. Any suggestions on removal without overly drying out the leather further?
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I am looking at purchasing a Billy Cook saddle model #8509. It is stamped "maker" and from the Greenville TX era. It is supposed to be a reiner according to the seller. I cannot seem to find any info or even a picture of one anywhere. I called Billy Cook Sulphur, OK. today and they could not help me. Also tried the fellas at Horsesaddleshop.com and no help. If anyone knows anything about it or could send me a picture it would be greatly appreciated. I can pick this up at a bargain and it is suppose to be in immaculate condition. The seller is an older gentleman who is not tech savvy or capable of sending me pics. Thanks fellas. *** By the way I am new here and have lear…
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Good morning guys, Just chipping away at tooling a saddle for myself and wanting to add some dye to it to make it pop. I’ve never played around with Dye/finish on a saddle, just wondering if there are any do’s and dont’s? I usually use fiebings pro dye, and tan kote and resoline to finish. I’ve been doing this one bridles and breastplates for a few years but curious to see if this is the same approach to take to a saddle since it’s an item that sees more contact and friction from the rider? Thanks in advance!
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My great great grandfather would have made these saddles. Myself and family would love to track one down and talk about it and where his business has gone now. And if you’d be interested in selling.
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Hello! I’m researching this 15” Bona Allen saddle, wanting to get a solid ID and price. I’m told it was custom made. “LEE” is stamped on a leg flap. It’s all silver, no nickel or aluminum. There is a bridle too. Thank you for any information.
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