Help me identify this Barnsby Saddle

[shadytrake]

Hi All,

I was given this Barnsby saddle recently and I don’t know anything about it other than it has been stored inside a temperature controlled home (not the attic). The serial number is S7523. Can anyone advise me on the model and year?

It looks to be in fair condition overall and the straps are in good condition. It needs a good cleaning and conditioning. Any recommendations?

I measured from the button and it reads just under 18. I’m assuming it is either a 17.5" or 18". That is the size that I ride in (happy coincidence). I might keep it just in case I can’t get my Schleese to fit my new mare coming soon.

If I decide to sell it, anyone have an idea as to what realistic price I should put on it? I saw a couple of similar ones on the internet with really varied prices.

Here is a link to pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadytrake/with/8323682151/

[skydy]

I’m not sure, but it does remind me of one of their polo saddles, though they did have some event saddles that had that look. Most likely it is one of those, since the polo saddles are usually sans knee rolls.

Love Barnsby saddles! You might call a dealer and ask them about it.

[sooner]

This is an ancient Barnsby! I’d say at least 50 years old! In it’s day it was the top of the line for foxhunting and jumping. This was back in the day of the original Parianis and Smith-Worthingtons. My mom had some of all of these back in the day.

[shadytrake]

Thanks! I’m going to condition it and keep it for awhile anyway. It might come in handy.

[NancyM]

I have one similar to this. Bought it at auction (tack auction) for $100. So, not a “valuable” saddle, but useful and comfortable to sit in if you have a horse it happens to fit.

[Bogie]

Definitely of that vintage. If you do decide to use it, I’d either have it reflocked or add a comfy pad as the wool in that is probably very compressed.

I’d say it’s worth $100 or less if you want to sell it, but it’s probably worth more to you to keep.

[shadytrake]

Conditioned it today and the leather is so soft and nice. Definitely was taken care of for the most part.

[Bogie]

I have several oldies but goodies. Some of those saddles were really made to last!

[Dewey]

Get a repair person to check the integrity of the stitching and billets before you use it. That looks like a nice old saddle.