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Hamley Bronc Saddle by Jack Miller circa 1920

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Hamley Bronc Saddle by Jack Miller circa 1920
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In 1919-1920 Hamley Saddlery in Pendleton, Oregon made a bronc contestant saddle which, at that time, became known as the Association saddle. The Saddle style; width of swells, height of the cantle, and cinch rigging, wasstandardized by members of a committee that established the specifications for the bronc contestant saddle. The association tree that was approved for the PRCA contestants leveled the competition. Prior contestants couldride any type of saddle. This Hamley saddle is not stamped, but based on Dale Moore’s background and extensive knowledge, is believed to have been made byJack Miller. Jack Miller was a saddle maker for Hamley’s during the era of 1920-1930’s. Jack was Dale Moore’s mentor and therefore this has been identified as being the Hamley saddle made by Jack Miller. The saddle showsoverall great cared for condition, but the horn is slightly bent most likely due to a bronc falling on the saddle. This has a __” seat. This saddle was made during the 1920’s. The rare saddle represents part of the