Another - what is this saddle worth?

QOS · 11-06-2009, 09:39 AM

My sister called and said there were some saddles for sale around the corner at a garage sale!

I went to look and this is a 16" saddle. The guy is going to get me the name of the maker. It has a fiberglass tree...looks like either regular or semi QH bars. The people were from Missouri and had a horse trail company until wife got hurt and could not longer ride. They moved here but he is going to Afghanistan as a contractor.

Has nice back girths...a little thread is loose on the back of the saddle. Rawhide stirrups - tops are coming loose somewhat - not that concerned over stirrups.

He offered to let me take it to try on Red...whatcha think? He wants $400 for it - said it was $1200 new a few years ago. Suede seat.

Jillyann · 11-06-2009, 09:42 AM

I like it. I think it would definitely be worth a trial run. As long as there are no major repairs needed, 400 looks like a good price for it.

xlilxonex · 11-06-2009, 01:11 PM

What brand?

luvs2ride79 · 11-06-2009, 01:19 PM

Fiberglass trees are bad, and usually sign of a poorly made Asian saddle. Perhaps it has a Ralide tree? Ralide trees are usually yellow or off-white in color and solid (not hollow like fiberglass).

QOS · 11-06-2009, 02:26 PM

It probably was a Ralide. It did have a saddle tag stating it was made in the USA. The leather was pretty nice! He had some great pads and a child's Hereford show saddle.

I decided against it awhile ago due to the tree being fiberglass or whatever it was...not a rawhide covered tree! I called my horse buddy here and asked for her opinion. Her opinion was don't!

luvs2ride79 · 11-06-2009, 05:25 PM

Ralide is a good tree material. Most of my saddles are Ralide. Fiberglass is bad, as is hide covered soft wood (pine). Both will warp and crack over time.

QOS · 11-06-2009, 05:31 PM

Hum....I wonder if it was Ralide - I thought it was fiberglass....looked like fiberglass to me but what do I know!

11-06-2009, 09:39 AM	#1
QOS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,038 Images: 137	Another - what is this saddle worth? My sister called and said there were some saddles for sale around the corner at a garage sale! I went to look and this is a 16" saddle. The guy is going to get me the name of the maker. It has a fiberglass tree...looks like either regular or semi QH bars. The people were from Missouri and had a horse trail company until wife got hurt and could not longer ride. They moved here but he is going to Afghanistan as a contractor. Has nice back girths...a little thread is loose on the back of the saddle. Rawhide stirrups - tops are coming loose somewhat - not that concerned over stirrups. He offered to let me take it to try on Red...whatcha think? He wants $400 for it - said it was $1200 new a few years ago. Suede seat.

11-06-2009, 09:42 AM	#2
Jillyann Full Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 94	I like it. I think it would definitely be worth a trial run. As long as there are no major repairs needed, 400 looks like a good price for it. __________________ Currently Leasing: Candy Cane, 14.2HH Grade Pinto Mare <3

11-06-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,315 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 1	What brand? __________________ I <3 My Curly http://bbspinnaker.webs.com/

11-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 6,182 Images: 47	Fiberglass trees are bad, and usually sign of a poorly made Asian saddle. Perhaps it has a Ralide tree? Ralide trees are usually yellow or off-white in color and solid (not hollow like fiberglass). __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy Little Rock Equestrian Center - my newest venture Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

11-06-2009, 05:25 PM	#6
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 6,182 Images: 47	Ralide is a good tree material. Most of my saddles are Ralide. Fiberglass is bad, as is hide covered soft wood (pine). Both will warp and crack over time. __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy Little Rock Equestrian Center - my newest venture Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

11-06-2009, 02:26 PM	#5
QOS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,038 Images: 137	It probably was a Ralide. It did have a saddle tag stating it was made in the USA. The leather was pretty nice! He had some great pads and a child's Hereford show saddle. I decided against it awhile ago due to the tree being fiberglass or whatever it was...not a rawhide covered tree! I called my horse buddy here and asked for her opinion. Her opinion was don't!

11-06-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
QOS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,038 Images: 137	Hum....I wonder if it was Ralide - I thought it was fiberglass....looked like fiberglass to me but what do I know!

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