The Travelling Saddle

Here's kind of a fun story...Right before I turned 9 years old, my mom bought me a used barrel saddle. I loved it!!! It made me feel like a real barrel racer, really grown up. It was a good saddle and I rode in it all through high school.

By the time I was in college I was running barrels in saddles I'd won and being a broke college student, decided to sell my old one. I have since realized that trophy saddles are often not the best made and that the one I sold, was of better quality, and better fitting. I've always regretted selling that saddle.

 A couple years ago, scrolling through FB I saw a picture of a girl sitting on her horse... noticing and recognizing the saddle immediately. It was mine!! I contacted the owner confirmed it was THE saddle and I offered to buy it when it went up for sale.

Well, a week ago, I was contacted and it was offered back to me. Of course, I bought it! 14 years after I sold it, is back home with me. Since it was used when I got it, I figure it is well over 25 years old. It's in great shape considering its journey. Rode in it tonight and it fits like a glove! Happy ending, or new beginning.... depends on your perspective. 😁

Originally posted on Facebook on 6/1/18