Atlanta Arsenal saddles

[Jeff Prechtel]

Not sure if this is the righ place for this thread...
Mods feel free to move if not.

I've been looking at repro Atlanta Arsenal, Hopes,
and a few other Spanish/Mex influenced saddles
and recently came across "Glen Pier Depot" saddlery.

I really like the look of their AA saddle, as well as their repro
Spanish Moss saddle pad, and their prices certainly look very
reasonbable too.

Has anybody here, had any dealings or have any product
reviews of this company's goods? I'd like to hear back from you.

Thanks

[Mark B]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

Jeff,

I believe the saddle that is pictured on the Glen Pier website is the saddle that Karl made for Joe A. who rides with the 7th Tenn Cavalry. Joe showed up with that saddle at the Shiloh Tactical this spring and it was very nice. He was riding in it at Outpost III and said that he really liked it.

I am looking at purchasing one from Karl too.

Mark Bridges

[Mike Nickerson]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

Jeff, I ride both a GPD AA Texas and a Mac. I feel they are very good quality and I have been happy with both saddles, and Karl's service. Here is two links to earlier GPD threads:

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7461&highlight=glenn+pier

http://uhlan.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=tack&action=display&thread=1116979804

You will note that he now does both hand and machine stitching, so you will need to request and pay for the hand stitching (to be P/C).

Mike Nickerson

[ohpkirk]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

Jeff,
I have a Glen Pier Confederate Maclellan saddle. I have been very happy with it's historical accuracy and thusfar performance/durability.

[Jeff Prechtel]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

Mike-
Thanks for the thread links.

After reading the threads....and I'm not sure why
that thread didn't show up after I ran a search?

But Karl's saddles sound like they're well made, and
that everyone who bought one from him seems be happy with it.

So outside of getting an original tree and parts....which would
cost a fortune, plus you can't trust the old trees, unless I supposed
you have it x-rayed for stability. This seems like the best route toward
a authentic AA repro saddle.

Does anyone know if the current prices listed on his site,
reflect the machine or handsewn saddle price?

[Jerry Ross]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

Jeff,
Just call Karl .He has done some real good work .I think the hand sew price is the same.

[Jeff Prechtel]

Re: Atlanta Arsenal saddles

I got in contact with Karl, and he was very
helpful. Thanks to all who answered questions
for me.