AndyH

Recently restored this Leddy saddle for customer who wants to sell it. Asking $1500 for it & consider any serious offer. It has a 15 1/2" sueded seat, stamped # A202 on skirt under R.H. stirrup leather, full floral tooling, and is in great using condition. All original stitching is in good shape, as is the fleece, rigging, & all leathers. New strings & alot of cleaning & conditioning. If interested you may reply to this topic or you may email me at adh052278 at gmail dot com. I am trying to upload some pics here asap

Yes the gullet is narrow. I wouldn't know about meaty thighs...lol. I'm 5'10" 135lbs...

Saddlebag- the horn was covered at one time. I will definitely clean it well although I'm afraid the leather on the jockeys & skirting may be too far gone. We shall see. I've ridden in some uncomfortable old hibacks though this is not one if them. I'd venture a guess that all the difference was in style of ground seat. Dwight- that is a beautiful saddle! Jumbo brand was made by Schoellkopf of Texas. Some internet research revealed quite a bit of history on this saddlery- founded in 1869. First used the trademark on your saddle in 1902. I recently sold a '40's model ranch style Jumbo on ebay for $290. Still very usable but definitely showed signs of use... If you find out a date on yours I would love to know!

Do you still have both guns? If so what payment method(s) do you accept?

I recently aquired a cheap dual speed dremel & use an old wooden spool with a bolt run through, tightened with locking nut & coated spool with beeswax to burnish. Not as nice/fancy as most but does the job

I would love to in the near future- though I have repaired many saddles to varying degrees, I am a bit hesitant to begin complete restoration. What do you think? Do I just wade in? Any advice to that end would be appreciated. Side note: the swells on this saddle are 18" wide- a couple years before buying this one my dad owned one with 22" swells! Seeing it was easy to understand why some cowboys called these saddles "freak fork"...

Nice work! Gotta show these to my wife

Me too, Chris! I do love those old high-backs! Grampa Joel- thanks for the input. That date (1930's) sounds right in regard to the swells. This saddle was in pretty good shape til a couple years ago. Up to then it was ridden daily. A very comfortable saddle.

Anyone have input/info on this saddle?...

There is a topic somewhere on here where a lady built her horse with the jaws able to swivel. A very good idea for any who are planning to build one- wish I had done it with mine! It would be very handy as I have sewn wallets & found myself leaning around to the side of mine when stitching the ends...

Was hoping to get someinfo on this saddle. Haven't been too lucky with internet research & Tex-Tan didn't have much to say either (maybe jusr the wrong person?) Any way its an OLD Hereford with no #'s to be found... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Yes Lobo I thought it was worth getting updated so alot of us newer to the craft could read. I've had experience in retail in the past & I have to say people are an interesting study... Harley I can only imagine the brides you have encountered. If they're anything like the bride/wedding shows my wife watches, Lord help ya! Dwight- ah, yes, paperwork,paperwork,paperwork!... Yuck! But necessary. I'm not yet a legitimate business in the eyes of Uncle Sam but am still doing all the paperwork- at least I'll know my profit/loss & can keep track of my spending. Thanks guys for all your input!

Entertaining read & so true!... A good thing to remember when dealing with public... Please don't use this story as a deterrent, but as a reminder to "have all your ducks in a row" as the saying goes. A written disclaimer signed by customer?...payment up front?... Sadly, a handshake & someone's word don't mean much to alot of people these days. Lobo set good example in dealing with his customers

I like it! Well done!

Good to know! Thanks!

Welcome, fellow Kansan! I'm in SE Ks. Hope to see some of your work soon

Many thanks to Doug (TZHunter) & Gary Robinette for the interest & information on this saddle!! I will share with readers some of it... "Your saddle was built between 1945 and 1955 by one of two Master Saddle Makers working for King Ranch … Mr. Jimenez or Mr. Ramirez. Robert’s father-in-law (Guillermo “Willie” Guevara) was also a saddle maker at that time, but he worked primarily on chaps and other leather goods. The logo on your saddle is the 4th logo used on King Ranch saddles and we are currently stamping them with the eighth 8th logo. The ranch changes them about every 20 years. Your saddle is a Dick Kleberg Working Saddle and it is still being produced today. He said that the stirrup leather and fenders on your saddle are unique in design to that particular saddle and that unlike today it probably came complete with all the accessories … saddle bags, rear cinch, taps and breast collar. Now they are usually order separately. The saddle horn is what he called a Pelican design. He said that your saddle when it was purchased new was about $350.00. Today the same saddle would cost you about $3500.00" So great to realize some history on this saddle! Thanks again! Saddlebag- thank you for sharing your information & interest in this post. The undercut swells are great for "locking in" & the the cantle isn't a hi-back the seat has a nice pocket. I can see where a roper wouldn't care for the cut of the pommel though as you said, it's great for fresh/green horses & rough country. Definitely an all-day saddle!

I like your setup Chuck. Looks very efficient. Is your table reinforced for excessive pounding/ punching/ etc? And if so, with what? I'd like to have a worktable that size! I'd probably need it on casters though. Ok I already talked myself into it... next project- a table like Chucks!... thanks for the inspiration

That sounds like a pretty good dog! Good age too- out of the puppy stage when everything is a chew toy lol. Mine is 1 1/2 years old. No tricks or fetch-playing. She's pretty serious usually but she does have a monkey toy that is never too far away... You're right, it is nice to have a shop dog! Especially one that tolerates off-key singing with the radio...which, along with a coffee maker are 2 necessities in my shop.

Thats good! I had been checking with our local monument co periodically with same results until... a couple weeks ago they had a beautiful piece of granite 1 1/2"thick x 28"x12" that had broken on one edge. Free! I have a 12x12 piece also but wanted something bigger...

Hey CD thanks for the link. There's 3 reasons she may be grumpy: 1-it's around 1:00a.m., 2- that space is probably a bit cramped (but the only place she'll lay), 3- she don't like her picture taken... We have 2 dogs & 2 cats who all love being in the garage/shop with me. I need to install a doggie door! What kinda dog is your Rex? Charlene is half shi-tzu & half blue heeler (dont ask...) with the personality of a heeler. Anyone else have "shop pets/mascots"?

Ok so my humble workspace doesn't really compare with all the awesome pics I've seen on here but I guess we all start somewhere... Anyhow I'm happy with it! And now I cant upload...:-/ For anyone interested, I will post pic(s) of said work area in my gallery