Posted 2009-05-05 9:49 AM (#104477 - in reply to #104458) Subject: RE: billy cook saddle
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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.
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
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