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NCHA Saddle Cutting horse Lil Lena Freeman Amarillo Slim Oliver 1981 Reno Sahara
Estimated price for orientation: 1 800 $
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Description Saddle Type: Cutting Saddle Size: 15" Model: custom 1 of 6 Color: Brown Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Brand: Bill Oliver
Before bidding - please use the ENLARGE function on ALL the pictures - examine every detail and ask any and all questions before biddingamazing provenance with this old saddle - 1 of 6 commissioned by Amarillo Slim Preston for the 1981 Sahara casino Amarillo Slim Cutting Classic, and the only 1 of the 6 ever known to be offered for sale. All 6 made by Bill Oliver Saddle shop saddlery in Amarillo Texas, production # 1992 in May of 1981. In trying to trace the ownership of this addle, it was " likely " won by Gayle " Droppy " Bourland originally - being the $500 Novice Class award at that time. It was swapped around and ended up with Shorty & Bill Freeman eventually, and probably ridden on Doc O'Lena Smart Lil Lena etc........and often neglected.I am told by a cutter participant who competed in the event, that later in the evening, the 6 award saddles were in the casino being displayed, and that Buster Welch stuffed cotton in the ears of " Rabbit " and rode Rabbit in to the casino floor.........The saddle shows much evidence of wear and use and I consider it a " display " saddle, not a working cutting saddle due to its age and condition. A very interesting piece of cutting horse history and presents itself reasonably well. Further conditioning of the leather would only enhance this. I rescued this saddle and have applied many coats and applications of leather conditioner to help preserve it.This is a " Final Sale "- no returns, no refunds etc - accurately pictured and described, for a collector of western rodeo memorabilia and specifically cutting horse items. You will not find another.$100 insured delivery USA My Buy Now items are ALWAYS open to reasonable offers - contact me I am a seller of extended family, friends, items and an occasional cool estate sale find....most All my items are vintage and I try my best to describe and picture everything so any reasonable bidder will be very pleased. My sales are FINAL - i do not offer returns or refunds unless i have made an egregious error in the description - ask any and all questions so that we can complete a good transaction - Fair enough ? If an item arrives in less than expected condition, please have the common courtesy to CONTACT ME DIRECT , before having a hissy and "opening a case" or leaving poor feedback etc. I would do the same for you. We smoke and have pets so despite best efforts to protect , some things may require you to wash/clean at your expense.
Description
| Saddle Type: | Cutting | Saddle Size: | 15" |
| Model: | custom 1 of 6 | Color: | Brown |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Brand: | Bill Oliver |
Before bidding - please use the ENLARGE function on ALL the pictures - examine every detail and ask any and all questions before biddingamazing provenance with this old saddle - 1 of 6 commissioned by Amarillo Slim Preston for the 1981 Sahara casino Amarillo Slim Cutting Classic, and the only 1 of the 6 ever known to be offered for sale. All 6 made by Bill Oliver Saddle shop saddlery in Amarillo Texas, production # 1992 in May of 1981. In trying to trace the ownership of this addle, it was " likely " won by Gayle " Droppy " Bourland originally - being the $500 Novice Class award at that time. It was swapped around and ended up with Shorty & Bill Freeman eventually, and probably ridden on Doc O'Lena Smart Lil Lena etc........and often neglected.I am told by a cutter participant who competed in the event, that later in the evening, the 6 award saddles were in the casino being displayed, and that Buster Welch stuffed cotton in the ears of " Rabbit " and rode Rabbit in to the casino floor.........The saddle shows much evidence of wear and use and I consider it a " display " saddle, not a working cutting saddle due to its age and condition. A very interesting piece of cutting horse history and presents itself reasonably well. Further conditioning of the leather would only enhance this. I rescued this saddle and have applied many coats and applications of leather conditioner to help preserve it.This is a " Final Sale "- no returns, no refunds etc - accurately pictured and described, for a collector of western rodeo memorabilia and specifically cutting horse items. You will not find another.$100 insured delivery USA My Buy Now items are ALWAYS open to reasonable offers - contact me I am a seller of extended family, friends, items and an occasional cool estate sale find....most All my items are vintage and I try my best to describe and picture everything so any reasonable bidder will be very pleased. My sales are FINAL - i do not offer returns or refunds unless i have made an egregious error in the description - ask any and all questions so that we can complete a good transaction - Fair enough ? If an item arrives in less than expected condition, please have the common courtesy to CONTACT ME DIRECT , before having a hissy and "opening a case" or leaving poor feedback etc. I would do the same for you. We smoke and have pets so despite best efforts to protect , some things may require you to wash/clean at your expense.