All-purpose English Saddle

getaclue · 07-25-2008, 06:01 PM

What brand in your opinion makes a nice all-purpose saddle that could be used for local shows thats pretty cheap. like 150 or less, and that could be like gently used that i could get off ebay or somthing like that. becuase i am thinking about getting a new saddle but i dont have much to spend

. So i was just looking around and i guess i didnt know where or what to look for!
THanks!

iheartcloudnine · 07-25-2008, 06:06 PM

I would save up a little more. You can't find much with $150, and stay far away from starter packages, saddles made in India, or saddles with fiberglass tree - all won't last you long, and will be extremely uncomfortable (for you and your horse).

How do you feel about synthetic saddles? Are they aloud at the shows you plan on going to?

getaclue · 07-26-2008, 06:42 AM

oh okay, i dont think synthetics would work. are there any brands that are good but cheaper?
thanks for your reply!!

FincaPerlitas · 07-26-2008, 07:29 AM

There's a used 16.5' Crosby Mark VI AP saddle being offered by Rick's Heritage Saddlery for $200. No photo in the ad, but described as "good condition". If so, this is an excellent price. Here's the link:
http://www.saddlesource.com/nj.asp

Crosby makes great saddles. For a review of this model, go here:
http://www.horsetackreview.com/review-display/9394.html

Also, in my opinion, the older Collegiate saddles made in Argentina by Ruiz Diaz (late 80's thru mid-90's?) are very good saddles and can sometimes be bought for a very good price. I have one that I love. The newer ones aren't of the same quality.

07-25-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
getaclue Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 110	All-purpose English Saddle What brand in your opinion makes a nice all-purpose saddle that could be used for local shows thats pretty cheap. like 150 or less, and that could be like gently used that i could get off ebay or somthing like that. becuase i am thinking about getting a new saddle but i dont have much to spend . So i was just looking around and i guess i didnt know where or what to look for! THanks! __________________ "Be the change you wish to see"

07-26-2008, 06:42 AM	#3
getaclue Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 110	oh okay, i dont think synthetics would work. are there any brands that are good but cheaper? thanks for your reply!! __________________ "Be the change you wish to see"

07-26-2008, 07:29 AM	#4
FincaPerlitas Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America Posts: 136 Images: 8	There's a used 16.5' Crosby Mark VI AP saddle being offered by Rick's Heritage Saddlery for $200. No photo in the ad, but described as "good condition". If so, this is an excellent price. Here's the link: http://www.saddlesource.com/nj.asp Crosby makes great saddles. For a review of this model, go here: http://www.horsetackreview.com/review-display/9394.html Also, in my opinion, the older Collegiate saddles made in Argentina by Ruiz Diaz (late 80's thru mid-90's?) are very good saddles and can sometimes be bought for a very good price. I have one that I love. The newer ones aren't of the same quality. Last edited by FincaPerlitas; 07-26-2008 at 07:46 AM.

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07-25-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
iheartcloudnine Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hotsylvania Posts: 359 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 4	I would save up a little more. You can't find much with $150, and stay far away from starter packages, saddles made in India, or saddles with fiberglass tree - all won't last you long, and will be extremely uncomfortable (for you and your horse). How do you feel about synthetic saddles? Are they aloud at the shows you plan on going to?