I have an old saddle that I use for colts and I just love the way it is made, solid, great tree design, high quality leather, sturrip leathers hang at a great angle and its build to last. Well I never thought about it before but now that it is getting older and has seen a great many horses I started looking for another one. Found out they are very hard to find.
What I found out was the gentleman who made them for 45 yrs retired and the remaining stock sold at auction. Anyone know where to find one of these saddles? There is a rumor that there is a knock off brand from India that have the same logo on the saddle but are on a metal tag on the latigo keeper. The real ones have only the stamp, Texas Saddlery Bastrop Texas on the keeper.
I have my interest peeked now but can't find anything more on it or even how much one would sell for now. Mine has 1980 stamped on the bottom of the keeper under the Bastrop texas stamp and is still in great shape for its age with butter soft fenders and dispit the seat being worn smooth it still has a lot of years left to it. I'm looking to find out how much they cost and where to find one or if I can find one. Any info would be great, even some history would be wonderful. Thanks!!