SmellsLikeHorses

Thank you for your input. I believe it is a fiberglass covered tree. I may just hang on to it for a bit so I can have some fun discovering any history it may have. The 1093 on the back is still a mystery for me. I love a good mystery :0) We are a Texas and California born family originally and I may have tied this saddle back to Califorina. Thanks again for your knowledge!

I appreciate the feedback. The sadlle was given to me with a horse and I thought it was way too heavy. I started to clean it up to sell it and that is when I realized I couldn't identify what it was or what it was used for. Hearing from you and "oltoot" helped me to validate my research. I enjoy finding a bit of history in an item, even if there is zero value. Thanks again!

I need some help from an expert please. Is this saddle vintage and if so, where do I go to have a fair value appraisal? Is it a barrel racing saddle? I'm pretty sure this saddle was made in the 60's. Maker mark says: Western Saddlery Manufacturers of Big "W" The Preferred Line (see picture). There is no serial number but there is a for digit number in the back that reads 1093 (see picture). It has Blevins buckles that are marked as patent pending. The stirrups look leather wrapped and are in very good shape. I believe the flower designs are hand tooled. Saddle weighs around 36lbs. The reason I believe it is from the 60's is because the US Patent application was filed by Earl L Blevins and Joan V Blevins on Novemeber 24, 1964. The application was not granted until April 18, 1967. I know that is not concrete evidence since the buckles could have been placed there from another saddle but the four digit number (1093) is something you see in the older saddles rather than a serial number. Any thoughts?