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Do they still make Simco saddles?
Today – Greenville, TX is still Billy Cook Saddlery’s and Simco/Longhorn’s production location. Since 1919, Tex Tan remains in Yoakum, TX. Abetta saddles and specific leather and synthetic strap goods are manufactured at Action West in McKinney.
How do you age a saddle?
Look for the manufacturer’s name and logo to be stamped in plain sight on the saddle. Check on the back, the skirts or on a plate underneath the jockey. Contact the saddle’s manufacturer for information about the saddle’s age. Most manufacturers will be able to tell you the age of the saddle using the serial number.
Where are bona Allen saddles made?
The Bona Allen Company is a tannery and leather goods factory that opened in 1873 in Buford, Georgia….Bona Allen Company.
| Type | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Buford, Georgia, USA |
| Products | horse saddles, bridles, horse collars, postal bags, cowboy boots, shoes, baseballs, baseball gloves |
What size is a medium gullet?
6.5”
Take a flexible-but-firm wire and place it over the horse’s withers two inches behind the horse’s shoulder blade, then bend it so it lays over the withers against the horse’s skin….Gullet Size Chart.
| Gullet Size | Inches |
|---|---|
| Narrow | 6” |
| Medium or Average | 6.5” |
| Wide | 7” |
| Extra Wide | 8” |
When did Bona Allen stop making saddles?
Starting in the early 20th century Bona Allen saddles were offered in the Sears Mail Order catalog under a variety of names….Bona Allen Company.
| Type | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Buford, Georgia, USA |
Are Bona Allen saddles good?
Eight time World Champion, Roy Cooper, is the all-time leading money winner in the sport of rodeo. If you are a serious roper, Bona Allen is the saddle for you. They’re as tough on the inside as they are good-looking on the outside.”
What size gullet is 6 inches?
An English saddle is a bit different from Western saddles, so it’s important to know the proper way to measure and fit one….Gullet Size Chart.
| Gullet Size | Inches |
|---|---|
| Narrow | 6” |
| Medium or Average | 6.5” |
| Wide | 7” |
| Extra Wide | 8” |
What size gullet do I need for a quarter horse?
7″
Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet. They are designed for mutton-withered horses with broader backs. Arab saddles, usually with 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullets, are for Arabians. They have a shorter gullet.