14.5″ Vintage M. L. Leddy’s Vintage Ranch Saddle

This is an incredible saddle, one that is literally a piece of history. M.L. Leddy’s saddles are still one of the top selling saddles among ranchers, reining and cutting riders/trainers, and for riders who need a rig that is trust worthy to hold up to hard work. This saddle is proof why Leddy’s saddles are so desirable. Given the style, this one is likely from the early 1960’s and is sound, tight, and ready for another few decades of work. In an almost Bulldog style, very typical of that time, with a deep seat, wide cantle binding that’s a bit shallower, and a post horn-often called a Pelican horn. On what appears to be built on a Semi Bars, measuring 6.5″ with wide flare, fitting low with moderate/low rock. Real shearling underside. We LOVE the in-skirt rigging this one has. Has double front in-skirt rigging that isn’t stretched at all, with reinforced rear in-skirt rigging. The seat is 15″, but with how the seat rides, fits like 14.5″. If you’re looking for light weight, this is NOT your saddle. This one is built to work, on a wood tree, reinforced in all the right places, weighing in at 40lbs. The leather on the top skirts and fenders is very heavy weight, double ply and incredibly heavy duty. This saddle has been worked, and worked hard but clearly has been well cared for. The leather is very soft and has no major blemishes. It’s clear its been gone over a few times, with some stitching repaired, all strings have been replaced, and silver conchos added. The conchos are Montana Silver but are mismatched, but frankly that’s hardly noticeable. Does not come with stirrups. There’s minor surface cracking to the leather in a few places, just a teeny bit of wear to a couple spots of the shearling (its not going bald), but given its age, its in remarkable condition. This is a heck of a saddle, one that’s ready to work for decades to come. This is the best priced vintage Leddy’s on the market by far. Grab it while you can!

Measurements:

• Seat: 15″, fits like 14.5″
• Tree/Gullet: Semi Bars, 6.75″
• Horn: 2.5″ x 3″
• Cantle: 2.5″
• Skirt: 26″
• Thigh Space: 9.5″
• Weight: 40lbs