Instructions
Check saddle seat for the Billy Cook medallion. The medallion should contain the classic Billy Cook signature.
Look on the saddle fenders, cinch carrier and latigo for the Billy Cook signature. You may also see the words "Sulphur, OK," an indication of where the saddle was made.
Check for a serial number on the saddle skirt. All Billy Cook saddles have a serial number stamped into the leather. If there is no serial number, you are dealing with an impostor saddle maker trying to masquerade as a maker of Billy Cook saddles.
How to Know If You Have a Genuine Billy Cook Saddle
Billy Cook is one of the most prestigious names in the world of Western saddles, and the saddles the company produces are among the most sought after, and the most expensive, in the show ring. Many horse owners dream of finding a genuine Billy Cook saddle at a bargain basement price, but it is important to check the authenticity of that saddle carefully before putting your money on the table.