Dale Martin saddle ID

[bruce johnson]

I have question about the Dale Martin saddles after Equibrand took over. I have a relative looking at one with the Greenville stamp on the carrier and cantle back. The seat plate says "Martin Saddlery". It is supposed to be 5 years old, and memory is kind of telling me that is right about when Equibrand bought them. Does anybody know how the newer ones are marked? Thanks,

[Traveller]

Did anyone ever get back to you about this, Bruce? I've got a Dale Martin saddle for sale and I believe it's 5 or 6 years old, built before he sold his saddlery. There's only one stamp on my saddle, and this is what it looks like:

I'm not sure whether that helps, but maybe restarting this thread will jog some memories! They're good saddles, I believe.

[Traveller]

It turns out that there's a leather stamp on the back of the cantle, too.

Anyone know if the stamps changed when Martin sold?

[jwwright]

I think that the saddles produced when D Martin owned the company were marked Dale Martin. After Equi Brand purchased them, the Martin Saddlery mark to over. JW

[Traveller]

Thanks, JD. I should probably send my photo to Martin Saddlery to see what they have to say. I'll report back!

Joanne