October 31, 2008

Big Horn Goes Out of Business

Chattanooga saddle maker Big Horn Inc. has closed its doors after decades of manufacturing saddles, horse riding equipment and personal leather goods.

A company spokeswoman issued a statement to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Oct. 28. She indicated that recent slowdowns in the economy had hurt the business. Many saddle manufacturers rely on credit to front the cash required to produce a line of saddles. The current credit crisis makes that financing tough to come by.

Filed under General Saddle Topics by

Spread the Word!

del.icio.us Digg Ask Furl Reddit

Permalink Print Comment

Leave a Comment

Subscribe without commenting

Learn all about western saddles