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Saddle Critique Please

Last post 11-05-2009 11:56 AM by Miss_Versatility . 5 replies.
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  • 11-04-2009 5:21 PM

    Saddle Critique Please

    http://cgi.ebay.com/15-ROUND-SKIRT-WESTERN-PLEASURE-LEATHER-TRAIL-SADDLE_W0QQitemZ320443922956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9bf23a0c

     

    Opinions on this saddle please. I know nothing about Western Saddlery Co. The saddle looks like the best one i;ve looked at yet.

    I also now of a Tucker saddle thats for sale around me although when i googled tucker saddles i didnt see one that i like. Soooo i;m waiting to see pictures on it,

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  • 11-04-2009 5:59 PM In reply to

    Re: Saddle Critique Please

    Miss_Versatility :

    I also now of a Tucker saddle thats for sale around me although when i googled tucker saddles i didnt see one that i like. Soooo i;m waiting to see pictures on it,

    I'd suggest finding out if that Tucker is 1) in your price range, and 2) if it fits your horse before buying any eBay saddle. Many Tuckers usually sell new for between $1800- $2000 and are e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y well built and confortable.

    The eBay saddle is double rigged, has a round skirt and in-skirt rigging, which is good. But it's also set full forward, so you may want to learn how to use the double rig feature to move the saddle position farther forward, if necessary. The "pocket" in the seat is well behind the stirrups which may be tough on your legs staying balanced. The poor picture of the off-billet strap looks like it's cheap and thin. Anticipate having to buy good leather billets if you get that one. I think $280 (including shipping) is more than I would pay for it. ~FH

     

    ETA- I just read that eBayer's return policy. You have 7 days to return it. BUT... they specifically say they will not take it back if it's been placed on a horse in any way. How else do you determine if it fits? So you cannot return it if it doesn't fit. Buyer beware...


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  • 11-04-2009 6:07 PM In reply to

    Re: Saddle Critique Please

    Thanks i;m waiting to hear back about the tucker, heard of it though word of mouth.

    It is around 400$ and is sold for around 1200$ normally. SO i'm intersted to see whats wrong with it or how old it is...

    Without my horse, im just human. Without me, my horse is just an animal. But when you put us together we become an unstoppable team!

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  • 11-05-2009 7:45 AM In reply to

    Re: Saddle Critique Please

    I agree with everything FH said.  I would also like to add that the 6 3/4" gullett is very narrow.  I don't know who you plan to use this saddle on, but since you can't really try it out, I'd skip it.  Also the "Full QH Bars" description means nothing, since it's such a general term and actually a different size and fit depending on the tree maker.

    Sounds like a saddle they got stuck with that they're desperate to unload, otherwise they'd allow a trial and return.  You might get away with putting a sheet or blanket on and trying it that way, if your horse is really clean, but I don't recommend it. . .

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  • 11-05-2009 8:04 AM In reply to

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    Be careful about fit on the Tuckers.  My best riding bud is an endurance racer and of course, they love those saddles (although I'm not sure why, they are so freaking heavy).  But there are quite a lot of horses that they just don't fit, so I'd try one on before you bought.



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  • 11-05-2009 11:56 AM In reply to

    Re: Saddle Critique Please

    Thanks for your input. I need to find a saddle for Riley. (theres pictures of his build in the bragging rights section that show how narrow and small he is. )

    And the search continues....

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