Show Saddle ID needed

[Saddlebag]

On a show saddle the silver corner plates should exactly match the stitching or edge of the skirts. What is the tree made of? Why do I suspect fiberglass?

[Curbstrap2]

The silhouette looks like a Crates

[gothcowboy]

I purchased this show saddle used. It is numbered 1994. I don't think that is the year because of the style. Can anyone help me identify the maker? I have shown it to several tack dealers and they couldn't find a maker. All agreed it was a very well made saddle. I have more detailed photos. Thanks!

I don't know how long Dakota Saddlery has been in business, but that's definitely their fork, horn, double wide fenders, and pancake-flat seat cut. If the artificial fleece is really thin and cheap, that's another calling card. They're also fans of rather haphazardly placed Montana Silver for their 'show' and 'equitation' models. A lot of these low end semi-custom makers have virtually identical patterns, so it may have been in use by another company before Dakota, or been made as a private label saddle for someone else. A lot of those Chattanooga, TN/Alabama saddles are so similar it's practically incestuous.

[connerd]

I purchased this show saddle used. It is numbered 1994. I don't think that is the year because of the style. Can anyone help me identify the maker? I have shown it to several tack dealers and they couldn't find a maker. All agreed it was a very well made saddle. I have more detailed photos. Thanks!

I believe your saddle to be a Corriente Saddle from New Mexico. The guys out there make a good saddle (about 600 per year) under their own name and Showman and possibly others. The last one I bought had their cartuche only on the stirrup hobbles with no other markings.

Best I can do,