Members prairiegirl Posted July 14, 2011 Members Report Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) I would be grateful for information and opinions on this Great West Saddlery saddle I just acquired. The sheepskin is worn away but otherwise in usable condition. Thanks! (BTW, great site here--very informative and I love how easy it was to attach photos!!) Edited July 14, 2011 by prairiegirl Quote
Members AndyKnight Posted July 15, 2011 Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 That is the best condition Great wWest saddle that I have seen in a long time. I am not up on values however It would be a good find for a collector I would think made in th e1920 's . there again that is a guess. As far as using it be aware that those trees were typically quite narrow with very convex bars so you may have saddle fit issues. From a collector point of view I wouldn't reline it. I would be grateful for information and opinions on this Great West Saddlery saddle I just acquired. The sheepskin is worn away but otherwise in usable condition. Thanks! (BTW, great site here--very informative and I love how easy it was to attach photos!!) Quote
Members prairiegirl Posted July 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 That is the best condition Great wWest saddle that I have seen in a long time. I am not up on values however It would be a good find for a collector I would think made in th e1920 's . there again that is a guess. As far as using it be aware that those trees were typically quite narrow with very convex bars so you may have saddle fit issues. From a collector point of view I wouldn't reline it. Thank you very much for the reply! It is a beautiful saddle, I am impressed by the condition too. I own two old-fashioned Quarter Horse mares--this saddle might fit over their necks but it sure won't fit their backs, ha ha ha ha! Thanks also for answering my unasked question--should I have it re-fleeced or not. I will leave it as it is. Quote
Members compound Posted July 15, 2011 Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) Really LOVE this design. I build similar type of saddle with 18inch freak fork for ACM Loveland show this year. Can i see front view of your saddle? Thanks Martin Edited July 15, 2011 by compound Quote
Members D.A. Kabatoff Posted July 15, 2011 Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 Prairiegirl, I agree with Andy, I've seen about thirty or so Great West saddles over the years but none in that kind of condition and I wouldn't reline the saddle from a collectors point of view. Even if it did fit modern horses (which I'm sure it wouldn't) it'd be a shame to mark it up. I couldn't speculate on the price. Darcy Quote
Members prairiegirl Posted July 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 15, 2011 Really LOVE this design. I build similar type of saddle with 18inch freak fork for ACM Loveland show this year. Can i see front view of your saddle? Thanks Martin I will post a photo as soon as possible. Thanks! Prairiegirl, I agree with Andy, I've seen about thirty or so Great West saddles over the years but none in that kind of condition and I wouldn't reline the saddle from a collectors point of view. Even if it did fit modern horses (which I'm sure it wouldn't) it'd be a shame to mark it up. I couldn't speculate on the price. Darcy Thank you! I think it will just sit on display in the house if I keep it. We may sell everything and go RV-ing though...which is why I'm interested in a resale price. But until then it will be pretty to look at! Quote
Members prairiegirl Posted July 16, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 16, 2011 Really LOVE this design. I build similar type of saddle with 18inch freak fork for ACM Loveland show this year. Can i see front view of your saddle? Thanks Martin Quote
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