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I'm interested in a reproduction 1912 UP saddle. Are there any U.S. based makers? If not are there any in the UK, Canada, Australia, etc.? The reason I'm looking for a repro is I want a riding saddle not a historical piece.

Any information would be appreciated.

Still in it's early stages but there is a project in hand to re-make these very useful saddles to original spec. rest assured that if it does come off I'll let everyone on here know.

Thank you for the reply. I'll look forward to additional information!

Hello Wkambic,

I have a Swivel Tree 1912 UP that I had rebuilt by a Saddler in Melbourne - So it's worth as a collectors item is nout.

I'd be interested in selling it if you are still looking.

Cheers,

Hugh

PS. PM me and I will give you an email contact.

I use UP saddles all the time for my horses, the ones I have are only dated around 1990ish so not that old. I do also have a brand new 1902 that has never been on a horse but I am keeping it in reserve as I have no reason to use it yet. I did for a time use a very old specimen that I had rebuilt and it was fine but I got offered money for it and it sold. There are plenty around if you look for them, just watch the cost of rebuilding them, it cost me around £180 to replace felts and reweb one. Girths I have had made, copying a couple of original ones I have that are not useable.

Regards, Matt