Bartley, London English Saddle

[Reins Mom]

Hello,

I have a Bartley, London english saddle that was bought for my sister in the 1950's. The metal label under the skirt is embossed with BARTLEY at the top and LONDON at the bottom. Were these saddles considered quality? This one was bought new in San Francisco, CA.

There is leather damage on the padded portion. Right now I am building a western pleasure saddle and am considering refurbishing this one and using it on my mare. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks Pat

[Saddlebag]

Strange thing, back then saddles were built to last a lifetime. The junk we see today didn't exist then.

[LindaF]

Bartley was a saddler in London, England from the early 1800's on. Their work was exceptional.

I have a Bartley side saddle from 1902 that is still in very nice shape with just minor maintenance done on it - new panels, new billets while the panels were off, and regular cleaning. I feed the leather with Passier Lederbalsm.

Linda Flemmer

The SIde Saddlery

Hello,

I have a Bartley, London english saddle that was bought for my sister in the 1950's. The metal label under the skirt is embossed with BARTLEY at the top and LONDON at the bottom. Were these saddles considered quality? This one was bought new in San Francisco, CA.

There is leather damage on the padded portion. Right now I am building a western pleasure saddle and am considering refurbishing this one and using it on my mare. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks Pat