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Ya, know....I'm wondering if its is an old Dunn's saddle. You might try contacting the folks at Dunn's hunting supply and inquire.

That looks like some sort of a field trail saddle to me. Generally the Troopers are the most popular, but this one has a distinct western theme so my best guess would be perhaps a custom rig made for upland birders.

Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the information.

I saw a nice saddle at a tack sale today. It was marked 'Billy cook, made special for Hulling' on the latigo holders. It hardly looks like it had ever been on a horse. It had a matching breast collar and the asking price was $875.00 Does anyone have any knowledge of these saddles? Thanks.

I have been searching online as the original information I gave you was not correct. Sorry for the confusion. I did not have any success finding out much information about a RR brand of saddlery with back to back R's. I did find this heartwarming story with reference to an old RR saddle. Maybe its nothing, but still a nice read. How old is your saddle? http://www.christianethicstoday.com/Issue/045/The%20Parable%20of%20the%20Lost%20Saddle%20By%20Hal%20Haralson_045_16.htm

Hi there. Rocking R and R & R are the same brand. The logo is two R's back to back. Here is the website: http://www.rockingrsaddlery.com/ The are good saddles for the money. Well made and comfortable. I know a lot of gaited horse people like them.

It went for over $350.00! A lot of $ for a piece of poop.

Ok this is what I found out about it so far from the seller. It has a wooden tree that is reinforced with either metal or leather (he can't see it clearly enough to tell) and it has felt instead of fleece. He says its heavy and you could probably rope off it (I don't believe it) Does anyone have any thoughts, ideas, opinions or anything to say pro or con about this saddle?

Double post - sorry

OK....I promise not to resort to violence. Any ideas?

Really need some help here. My s.o. came into my workshop to use the bench while he was cleaning off logs from the propane fireplace. Picked up the saddle I have been working on and now I have a perfect black soot hand print on the blond rough out seat. Suggestions on how I can remove that .... so I don't have to kill him?

Its a double skirted saddle and the makers marks are on the bottom skirt right between the double rigging and under the fender. This is where it say 'Carl Fuqua - maker- Wichita Falls TX'. On the rear of the cantle and on the latigo holder is where is says "Simons Saddlery Albuquerque NM". The patters and colors are identical, so I would not think its been pieced together from different saddles, but then again I am no expert. http://www.servimg.c...=102&u=13545244

I have been cleaning up an old saddle and discovered it has 2 completely different makers marks. It has"Carl Fuqua Wichita Falls TX" under both the right and left jockey, but on the rear cantle it reads "Simons Saddlery Albuquerque NM" That's kind of weird, isn't it? Can anyone tell me why that would be?

Thanks for the information but I was mistaken. The saddle in question is the one with 40 years worth of encrusted saddle soap and the more I clean, the more I am finding out about it. Under both jockeys is a makers mark that reads " Carl Fuqua Wichita Falls TX" but on the rear cantle it reads "Simons Saddlery Albuquerque NM" How weird is that? A saddle with 2 completely different makers marks...what do you suppose that means???

Does a double line of stitching along the skirts always indicate a saddle has been re fleeced or do some makers stitch a double line? This is an example of what I am referring to: http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/54/52/44/cimg1811.jpg

Wow, you've done a terrific job. It looks brand new! This is the one I'm working on: http://i84.servimg.c...44/cimg1811.jpg More information on this saddle and another pix here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15981

Hi Folks - I am trying to clean a wonderful custom saddle from the 70's with a deeply carved all over desert rose pattern. This is the problem. When I put water on it, I get yellow soap suds from 40 years of someone hitting it with a glycerin bar. I have been at it with a soft toothbrush, but its a long exhaustive process. Is there a better way?

The lacing looks to be sterling and the conchos are all silver pesos from the 1950's.

Anybody? With all the fine minds on this forum someone's gotta have an idea. Come on, don't be shy.

It is marked Simons Saddlery from Albuquerque NM. I have been looking for information on this maker, but so far no luck. Thanks for any help. http://i84.servimg.c...44/cimg1810.jpg

Defined... VINTAGE: representing the high quality of a past time, generally 20 to 99 years old. Characterized by maturity, and enduring appeal; classic. Sometimes inappropriately used to loosely define something 'old'. ANTIQUE: any work of art, piece of furniture, decorative object, or the like, created or produced in a former period, or according to U.S. Customs laws, 100 years before the date of purchase. COLLECTIBLE: an object suitable for a collection including any of a wide variety of items collected as a hobby, for display, or as an investment whose value may appreciate.

You might try these folks: http://www.sugarcreeksaddlery.com/ I have a saddle from them that I am thrilled with and would recommend them. They are also extremely nice people to deal with.

I have some tack I have collected/accumulated over the years that I would like to put up for sale. These probably won't appeal to the average rider, but would be appreciated by collectors. Can someone suggest a good resource for this other than eBay or craigslist? Thanks.

Thanks for that explanation. Part of my confusion is that it was my understanding that Saddles by Steele http://www.steelesaddle.com/ were custom start to finish. Is this not the case and what is your definition of 'lower end market?'. To my mind, 'lower end market' is anything bought off the rack from a shop ie: Wintec, Circle Y, Billy Royal, etc.

I have been told that the trees from Steele Custom Tree and Saddle company are not the same manufacture as the Steele Equi - fit tree, despite the similar (and very confusing) names. Can someone please explain the difference to me?