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Location: Barnesville, Ga. | Which Billy Cook saddle is the best? There seems to be some made in OK and some in TX? Thanks. | |
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Location: Home of the WNFR at Christmas | Both are good saddles, both are production saddles. It is my understanding it that the original BC factory was in TX, and made saddles for quite a few years, then due to business issues, the name and production facility were sold to the Simco/Longhorn company and they continue to make a BC saddle.
After a time the original ownership opened a new manufacturing operation in OK.
We have one of each and the saddles a TX BC and a OK BC saddle and they are almost identical. Neither is a stunning saddle, but both are both good solid production level saddles.
Here is a bit of news on them:
http://newsok.com/sulphur-saddlery-loses-staff/article/2825269
http://newsok.com/suspected-illegal-immigrants-arrested-at-saddle-f...
This is who licensed the name
In October, 1990, two equestrian companies merged, enabling improved operating efficiency for both companies and better service for you, the customer. The companies, formerly known as Simco & Longhorn are now Simco-Longhorn Co., Inc.
The Simco plant consists of 130,000 square feet. It remains in Chattanooga, TN and will continue to make quality Simco produdcts including saddles, strap goods, pads, horse clothing and other equestrian items. Simco products have been recognized as world leaders since 1933.
The Longhorn Leather plant remains in Greenville, Texas where only the best roping, cutting, show, pleasure saddles, and strap goods are handcrafted. We will continue to make the always popular Longhorn and Billy Cook labels in Greenville, Texas. Longhorn handcrafted saddles have been the favorite of thousands since 1913
Hope that helps
tr0y
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Location: Memphis, TN | Previous post is correct. Saddles made under Billys direction will have the mark; Billy Cook, Maker. Those made by Simco will simply say Billy Cook. I just bought a new Billy Cook Wade Ranch saddle and Love it.
Edited by Ike 2009-05-08 12:40 PM
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Location: East Tennessee, USA, Planet Earth | Originally written by tom-tom on 2009-05-04 9:43 PM
Which Billy Cook saddle is the best?
The one that fits your horse and is comfy for you.
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