Harold Madden Saddlemaker

[saddleholic]

Hello fellow leather lovers. I have just come across a Harold Madden saddle and it is a beaut! Does anyone know this maker or have any information about him?

Would appreciate any information.... Thank You. Saddleholic.

[Ralph68]

Hello

Just came across your asking about Harold Madden. I knew him and his wife very well. They where like a second set of parents to my wife and I. We lived about three blocks from them. I broke two of his horses for him. I have some old home movies of him and his wife. We where friends of them for many years until Harold died. I always wanted to own one of his saddles but at the time I had a wife and three small childern, and two horses of my own. I just could not afford one at the time. I have been looking for one of his saddles for years. Never though I would see one again. Still havent yet but you are the first person that I have come across that knows who he is. I still would like to own one of his saddles before I die. But I am 68 years old and dont know how much time I might have to get one. Any way if you would like to contact me you can sure do so. My name is Ralph Lee Zeigler, and I now live in PA. You may call me at 717-899-6865 or 717-250-8888.

[Jay Glick]

Harold Madden was my great uncle.  He was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma.  He and my aunt Thelma moved to San Diego and later a bit further north in California.  They moved back to Coalgate later in life, where he died.  He was an amazing saddle maker and a great guy.