Does Anyone Still Make "Coronas" for Saddles?

[Casey Jordan]

I know this is an old post but has anyone found instructions on how to make a corona?

My saddle is almost done and I would like to make a corona for it.

Thanks, Casey

[cowhorse]

Hi, I have a old black & white corona pad... they are split it the middle...laced together so you can ajust... black wool about an inch and a half thick, edge is binded with leather ...black and white tuffed wool around the side and back of the pad with a gap where your stirrup leather hangs and a leather guard where stirrup leather hangs if anyone is still looking I can take pic's of it..cowhorse

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Hey HorsehairBraider!

Thanks for the hugs (US Marines 1969 -71)! We went to "Taps at Twilight" on Memorial Day here on St. Simons Island. As the ceremony was ending and I was packing up our chairs, a young man walked up to me and said, "Thank you for your service." I know that's a customary thing to say to our service men and women today, but it certainly wasn't in the late 60's and early 70's. It was the first time that anybody had actually said it to me, and I was so stunned I could barely respond. Strange feeling.

Thanks also for your response to my question. Many of the photos of the old saddles I have seen look like the corona was attached to the saddle pad, but others appear to be attached to the skirts themselves. Maybe SilverSaddles1 might have some close-up shots he'd be willing to post.

Thanks again for the response(s).

Mike

Edit: For spelling. It's amazing how everything looks good until you hit "Submit" and it appears in bigger type and all the spelling errors jump off the screen!

Hey Mike! I am also a vet, US Navy 65-69. I was recently coming back across the border from Canada after a business trip and the U.S. border guard said the same thing to me. Like you, I also was taken by surprise, and could barely respond. Things sure are different today, unlike back then. Welcome back!

Bondo Bob

[SilverSaddle1]

Well hello everybody!

I guess it's been a while since we have been here. Yes, we do still make corona pads. Each pad is custom made to fit the customer's saddle. These are one piece pads without the lacing in the centers. This saves $$$ on cost. We can make the two piece pads, but they are about twice as much as a one piece pad. For more information, please go to

www.theparadesaddleman.com

Thanks!!

[HDP]

Hi - I have 4 black and white ones - for a parade team, but I lost my posse. I just posted them on Craigs list SF. They are handmade, handsome thick plush wool - the GOOD ones - not the cheap knockoffs.

White Eagle made them, and 3 are brand new, one is used once (in photo)

[HDP]

Here is another pic - reading you have a parade team & I have 4 matching for sale. If interested please contact me 707.942.9494. Thank you. Full pic's and info on Craigs list SF 

[HDP]

One more shot of the beautiful  Full Grain Top Quality Wear Leathers on the sides.