Western 15" vintage show, parade, rodeo queen style saddle, Baird hand tooled - $950 - (Junction City, OR)

I used this saddle as a show saddle on saddle type horses. It was originally owned by Heck Harper and used on his trick horse Jody, an American Saddlebred. Heck is a Northwest famous "singing cowboy" with long term television and radio shows, including several kids programs. There is a YouTube file of his singing. I maintained and kept the horse fit for many years and purchased the saddle when Heck retired. I have substantially more information that is in .pdf format I can send if you are interested. The first Rose Parade he rode in with Jody was 1954. The saddle is at least that old, probably a bit older. The red corona roll is the original, the brown roll snaps on a new base which currently is demonstrated with the green roll. F.O Baird became a renown teacher, author, artist, and master craftsman producing leather carvings for a diversified clientele. More information in a .pdf available. Always a WOW! when I came into the ring.

Posted in Junction City, OR, Sporting Goods
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