Adding back cinch to a single rigged saddle?

[rustyford]

Could one have a back cinch added to this wade? I'm a novice leatherwork enthusiast who's done more small projects, never torn down a saddle or anything, so this seems like something I'd need a professional saddle maker to do. Is such a thing cost prohibitive if possible? Would it devalue the saddle? 

I think a lot depends on the tree etc.? The gal selling it doesn't know much about the saddle. It is a handmade saddle out of Pendleton, OR. The craftsmanship seems high quality. Any thoughts appreciated!

Edited Friday at 09:16 PM by rustyford
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[bland]

You absolutly could add a back rigging, but why do you want to?  Is your plan to work in it daily roping big critters or are you in steep rough country?  From the pictures it looks like it is aleady rigged back at 3/4 or 5/8, could be wrong the picture angle is not the best.  The back of the rigging probably wraps behind the cantle and it should pull pretty flat and not flip up in the back.  

Cost prohibitive?  What is it worth to you to have the ability to have a rear cinch?  I think you could probably have it done for $300-$500.  It would alter and devalue the saddle some.    

Just my opinion, but I would ride it like it is or pass on this saddle and find one you like for the job you are going to do on it.