Billy Cook Barrel Saddle. Opinions?

TrickPony · 02-07-2005, 01:29 PM

Hey guys... any opinions on this barrel saddle for sale? It's a Billy Cook - about 5 years old 15 1/2 inch seat. The lady wants $425 for it - is that reasonable? FYI - it has a small stain on the left side fender.
I'm looking at buying it - but I'm not sure whether it's a good deal or not.
Thanks for the opinions! If anyone has any pros/cons to add about this saddle - feel free!

cowgurly02 · 02-07-2005, 01:31 PM

OMG $425 is a steal for a Billy Cook! It looks like it's still in really good shape, those saddles are some of the best saddles you can get *drools* LOL

Blistering Winds · 02-07-2005, 01:32 PM

Well, depends. I found Billy Cook Saddles for around $1000 with silver brand new.

That is what the prices are lately.

The price isn't too bad, the saddle looks well cared for.......

DefinitelyADreamer · 02-07-2005, 01:32 PM

I would buy it! I love the Billy Cook saddles esp. the makers.

Shotgun93 · 02-07-2005, 01:41 PM

It does look like a nice saddle. I sat in a Billy Cook this weekend at the stock show, it was very nice. That seems like a really good deal - I suppose because of the stain?

TrickPony · 02-07-2005, 01:54 PM

Maybe it's a "deal" because of the stain - the only thing that worries me is the woman wasn't sure whether it's a semi or full QH.
Do Billy Cook saddles have identification numbers to tell the tree size? (Like the Circle-Ys do?) Anyone know?

TrickPony · 02-07-2005, 01:58 PM

Here is a picture of the other side (and stain)

cowgirl, ohio · 02-07-2005, 02:02 PM

If it's a billy cook from oaklahoma I would SO buy it, that's a steal!!!! I've heard that the Billy Cook's made in like Texas arn't very good and I've seen one and it was not a good saddle after it had worn it was so shot and not that old!! That's just what I heard though

Blistering Winds · 02-07-2005, 02:05 PM

Do what? Never heard of that.

ANY billy cook saddle, if taken care of, will last a life time. You can take the best saddle in the world, treat it like dirt, and it will break down so fast, you wn't believe it.

Shotgun93 · 02-07-2005, 02:06 PM

I wonder if you could repair that stain. You might take it to a saddle maker, they might be able to dye the leather to get back to the original color. If it's a big deal to you, you might look into it.

02-07-2005, 01:29 PM	#1
TrickPony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,582 Images: 241 Blog Entries: 22	Billy Cook Barrel Saddle. Opinions? Hey guys... any opinions on this barrel saddle for sale? It's a Billy Cook - about 5 years old 15 1/2 inch seat. The lady wants $425 for it - is that reasonable? FYI - it has a small stain on the left side fender. I'm looking at buying it - but I'm not sure whether it's a good deal or not. Thanks for the opinions! If anyone has any pros/cons to add about this saddle - feel free! __________________ "I do what I please and I do it with ease." I've been booed!

02-07-2005, 01:31 PM	#2
cowgurly02 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 9,541 Images: 237 Blog Entries: 365	OMG $425 is a steal for a Billy Cook! It looks like it's still in really good shape, those saddles are some of the best saddles you can get drools LOL __________________ "I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is." - Zoolander

02-07-2005, 01:32 PM	#3
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	Well, depends. I found Billy Cook Saddles for around $1000 with silver brand new. That is what the prices are lately. The price isn't too bad, the saddle looks well cared for....... __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

02-07-2005, 01:41 PM	#5
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,388 Images: 124	It does look like a nice saddle. I sat in a Billy Cook this weekend at the stock show, it was very nice. That seems like a really good deal - I suppose because of the stain? __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

02-07-2005, 01:54 PM	#6
TrickPony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,582 Images: 241 Blog Entries: 22	Maybe it's a "deal" because of the stain - the only thing that worries me is the woman wasn't sure whether it's a semi or full QH. Do Billy Cook saddles have identification numbers to tell the tree size? (Like the Circle-Ys do?) Anyone know? __________________ "I do what I please and I do it with ease." I've been booed!

02-07-2005, 01:32 PM	#4
DefinitelyADreamer Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 729 Images: 36	I would buy it! I love the Billy Cook saddles esp. the makers.

02-07-2005, 01:58 PM	#7
TrickPony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,582 Images: 241 Blog Entries: 22	Here is a picture of the other side (and stain) Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I do what I please and I do it with ease." I've been booed!

02-07-2005, 02:02 PM	#8
cowgirl, ohio Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Hocking, Ohio (southeast) Posts: 401 Images: 44 Blog Entries: 4	If it's a billy cook from oaklahoma I would SO buy it, that's a steal!!!! I've heard that the Billy Cook's made in like Texas arn't very good and I've seen one and it was not a good saddle after it had worn it was so shot and not that old!! That's just what I heard though __________________ Head Up ~ Heels Down On a wing and a Prayer PBandJ!!!!! Peachtree Buster Cowgirl Up! - Turn & Burn ~Jessi~

02-07-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	Do what? Never heard of that. ANY billy cook saddle, if taken care of, will last a life time. You can take the best saddle in the world, treat it like dirt, and it will break down so fast, you wn't believe it. __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

02-07-2005, 02:06 PM	#10
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,388 Images: 124	I wonder if you could repair that stain. You might take it to a saddle maker, they might be able to dye the leather to get back to the original color. If it's a big deal to you, you might look into it. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

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