Walker saddle

[black ed]

I'm looking for information on a "Walker Saddle".
Used in the late 1700's.
This was a Cavalry or Dragoon saddle.
HELP.
I can find no information other than it was in use.
Black Ed

[Artificer]

The James Walker saddle was patterned in 1812. 

http://books.google.com/books?id=lKYZy8dq8qMC&pg=PA301&lpg=PA301&dq=dragoon+saddle,+walker+saddle&source=bl&ots=ccFMPQS8gK&sig=AbyBq0DaCsJDb2n-yS8TnDdoL00&hl=en&ei=s3bnS8aKN4P-8AbJwZj3DA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAQ

Here is a site you may find out more on saddles of the period:

http://www.stuartliliesaddles.com/index.htm

[black ed]

Thanks for the information.

My other saddle books have little to none on  the the Walker.
It looks similar to a Grimsley at first glance. I wounder if any are being made by period saddlers.
Thanks again
Black Ed

[Artificer]

Ed,

I'm sorry I'm at the end of my rope on what I can offer you on 18th century saddles. I used to know some folks who made Grimsley's as they were somewhat popular for Civil War reenactors.  However, the source I provided is the only source I know for an 18th century saddle maker. 

Gus

[James Rogers]

Try this fellow here for information.
He is well versed.

http://www.stuartliliesaddles.com/index_files/saddles/saddles.htm

[black ed]

Gus,
Thanks, Stewart Lilie says he can build one and has firm documentation that the Walker is more of an English type saddle. The little information that I have states it was more of an Hungarian Hussar type saddle. there are only drawings of written descriptions. I'm asking for a few photos to make sure it's what I'm after.  But thanks again for the help.
Black Ed

[black ed]

James
Thanks, Stewart Lilie say's he can build on.
Black Ed