SusanG

Hello, All and BNEWTONP: I am clearing up my father's things. I am not a horsewoman, but I see he has an N Porter saddle that has some deterioration on the cantle and the seat. It is pretty dusty because it has been sitting in a tack room in Colorado for years although Dad did live in Phoenix for several years so I'm guessing that's when he got the saddle before coming to Colorado. The saddle has the Porter logo that is an oval with the words "N. Porter Phoenix Ariz" but no steer head in the stamp. Like the photo SmithS posted. It also has a card (right term?) that says "N. Porter Phoenix, Ariz Genuine Trophy" and the name Kenny (which is NOT my dad's name!) stamped into the back of the seat. I see a serial number of 032969 and another mark of PAT No. 2666285. I am not sure what to do with this saddle--is it worth getting restored? I would like to honor and "do right" by both my father and N. Porter. I'm not sure how to insert photos here. I hope someone can help me solve the mystery of Kenny's saddle!