Crump english saddle opinions

AutumnAttic · 02-18-2009, 04:05 PM

I found this saddle online for $400.
It is a wide tree and 17.5

I haven't heard of the crump brand much.
Is it worth it?
Any cons to the brand?

Thanks!

Tack Collector · 02-19-2009, 05:19 AM

I can't make out the tag. Does that say Argentina? If it's Argentina, the saddle is probably in the same league as HDR Advantage. It's "new", but still, it should probably be priced like a used Advantage. Those sell for $350 or so, I think.

Crumps always used to be imported from England. Then they had some made in another country or two. Spain, maybe? England is good. Not sure about the Spain ones, or Argentina. The company was B. T. Crump in Richmond, VA, and they imported but didn't manufacturer. They were bought out by Big Horn, which went under and was acquired by Amercan Saddlery.

edit: some Crump dressage saddles were made in Switzerland and those are decent quality.

xlilxonex · 02-21-2009, 03:40 AM

Looks like a newer one so i'd be a bit wary. Not a big fan of the newer ones... But tack collector gave you quite a good amount of info. =)

CJ · 02-21-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tack Collector

I can't make out the tag. Does that say Argentina? If it's Argentina, the saddle is probably in the same league as HDR Advantage.

Yep it says "Made in Argentina".
Argentinans used to be the bottom of the barrel when I worked in the tack shop, But Ive been told they Hit bottom and made a comeback, depending on brand. Crump in general was a reliable brand in the shop, and I would basically trust it. Nowadays it seems like its the East Indian saddles that are POC.

Pally · 02-21-2009, 01:19 PM

I would say probably not worth the $400, but if you can talk them down by a hundred or so it's probably ok (as in safe and has a hope of fitting and all that jazz). I love my Crump a lot, but it is an older made in England model, and as others mentioned that does make a difference. I have actually never seen one like you posted, so no specific input there.

02-18-2009, 04:05 PM	#1
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 6,234 Images: 142	Crump english saddle opinions I found this saddle online for $400. It is a wide tree and 17.5 I haven't heard of the crump brand much. Is it worth it? Any cons to the brand? Thanks!

02-19-2009, 05:19 AM	#2
Tack Collector Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dreary Station, (NW PA, USA) Posts: 2,784 Images: 246	I can't make out the tag. Does that say Argentina? If it's Argentina, the saddle is probably in the same league as HDR Advantage. It's "new", but still, it should probably be priced like a used Advantage. Those sell for $350 or so, I think. Crumps always used to be imported from England. Then they had some made in another country or two. Spain, maybe? England is good. Not sure about the Spain ones, or Argentina. The company was B. T. Crump in Richmond, VA, and they imported but didn't manufacturer. They were bought out by Big Horn, which went under and was acquired by Amercan Saddlery. edit: some Crump dressage saddles were made in Switzerland and those are decent quality. Last edited by Tack Collector; 02-21-2009 at 09:43 AM.

02-21-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
Pally Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,401 Images: 12	I would say probably not worth the $400, but if you can talk them down by a hundred or so it's probably ok (as in safe and has a hope of fitting and all that jazz). I love my Crump a lot, but it is an older made in England model, and as others mentioned that does make a difference. I have actually never seen one like you posted, so no specific input there. __________________ *I've been 2009* Snowballed!!** (so I finally had to figure out how to edit my signature and take out the 2008 snowball....sigh) I'm away from internet the rest of the holidays. Merry Christmas everyone!

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xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,443 Images: 13 Blog Entries: 1	Looks like a newer one so i'd be a bit wary. Not a big fan of the newer ones... But tack collector gave you quite a good amount of info. =)