Kieth,
I just came across this forum thread and saw your posting. I happen to be the guy who wrote that article and owns the pic. you seem to know a lot about Hills Saddle. do you know where its at? Ironically, I just today recieved an email from another Gentleman who authored two books on CS saddlery. he could confirmed the saddle in the pic. is a texas style spanish version. which is why he felt that the man couldnt be Hill because it would be unlikely a CS officer would use a texas style saddle. Now I see where you see know he did. intresting. so thats another point of why this could indeed be Hill.

let me know if you know where that saddle is.
thanks
Sam