Welcome to
N. Porter Saddle Co.
Newton Porter founded the N. Porter Saddle and Harness Company in Taylor, Texas in 1875, where he established a reputation for building the finest saddles in the West.
N. Porter saddle history begins here.

Porter Saddle Build Cards
Our saddle registry dates back to 1933 and is memorialized in the form of build cards. These cards provide an accurate and detailed description of each Porter saddle. Our client list includes private owners, potential owners, collectors, retailers, saddle repair and restoration businesses,
and museums.
These clients seek to verify and authenticate N. Porter saddles which adds provenance and value.
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Bring your N. Porter saddle's history to life with a copy of its own original build card. As no two Porter saddles are the same, neither are the build cards.
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Most build cards include details on the front while others have build details on the front & back. Still, others have attached letters of correspondence, such as personal letters, telegrams, invoices, and hand-drawn illustrations adding substantial history and value.
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Using the form below, tell us about your Porter saddle.
Let's start with the serial number.
Most often the serial numbers are stamped on the
left (near) side skirt
underneath the rear housing.
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Purchase Options
BEFORE you place your order:
Allow us to pull your build card & let you know whether or not there is any additional
correspondence, telegrams, invoices, or hand-drawn illustrations.
attached to the card.
We gladly accept PayPal, Personal Check, or Money Orders.
We do not accept Debit or Credit Cards. NO REFUNDS.
Digital Photo
A digital photo of the original N. Porter saddle
build card.
Sent via Email.
$25
Digital Photo Plus
A digital photo of the original N. Porter saddle build card PLUS any additional correspondence, telegrams, invoices, or hand-drawn illustrations original to the card.
Sent via Email.
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$35
Certified Hard Copy
A certified hard copy of the original N. Porter saddle
build card which includes a signed certificate of authenticity.
Sent via USPS
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$45
Certified Hard Copy Plus
A certified hard copy of the original N. Porter saddle build card which includes a signed certificate of authenticity PLUS any additional correspondence, telegrams, invoices, or hand-drawn illustrations original to the card.
Sent via USPS
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$55



