Curbstrap2 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Can anyone recommend a saddle smith experienced with working with vintage western saddles? I am in the USA on the East Coast, but will ship if necessary. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted February 14, 2009 I have read many articles in The Leathercrafters & saddlers Journal on restoring old saddles. They are written by mr Richard L. Sherer, Sherer Custom saddles Inc. in Colorado. You might give him a call ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curbstrap2 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 I have read many articles in The Leathercrafters & saddlers Journal on restoring old saddles. They are written by mr Richard L. Sherer, Sherer Custom saddles Inc. in Colorado. You might give him a call ? Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred3777 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 give me a call. I have restored many " basket case" vintage western saddles. G S Garcia. Bools and Bools. Visalia. Porter. Hamley. I also build custom saddles. I am located in Fallon Nevada. 7752324809 ask for fred thanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curbstrap2 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 give me a call. I have restored many " basket case" vintage western saddles. G S Garcia. Bools and Bools. Visalia. Porter. Hamley. I also build custom saddles. I am located in Fallon Nevada. 7752324809 ask for fred thanx Thank you for your reply. Please take a look at the saddle shots and tell me what you think. http://s323.photobucket.com/albums/nn457/i...Wyeth%20Saddle/ Since I would need to ship it from the East Coast, I would like to get an idea of repair costs. Sincerely, Lynn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred3777 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 It just depends on what you want to do with this when it is finished. Are you going to ride it? Display? etc... But to put it in useable condition it needs stirrup leathers, Most likely fleeced with new strings, The quilted seat looks pretty good. It is a rough out so it is going to be dark in color for the most part, (just goes with age and use). I would have to guess on shipping, but about 75-100 to ship to me. Stirrup leathers, fleeeced with strings, clean and oil, check out the rest of saddle, ship back to you would be approximately, $550-600. let me know if you want me to do this. fred 775-232-4809. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcivitello Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Can anyone recommend a saddle smith experienced with working with vintage western saddles? I am in the USA on the East Coast, but will ship if necessary. Thanks! Hi, Can I ask where on the east coast you are, we are right in Connecticut and are 4 generations strong in the Harness & Saddle industry. I wish I could tell you how many saddles we have rebuilt but who could count that high, Please feel free to either email me or you can call my shop at the number listed below. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Report post Posted January 24, 2010 Can anyone recommend a saddle smith experienced with working with vintage western saddles? I am in the USA on the East Coast, but will ship if necessary. Thanks! I am a saddle maker in Wyoming and started making and restoring saddles and tack w/ my Grandfather in Cody, Wyoming in the eatly 1950's. I was only a youngster then but still make and restore saddles, tack, holster, etc. I can provide examples, photos, and references just E-mail if still interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites