Does anyone know anything about Hilason saddles?

18thTomorrow · 11-02-2007, 05:35 PM

Treeless Sport Saddles - HILASON Saddles & Tack Company Houston, TX 1-888-HILASON

I was specifically looking at their sidesaddles. But they seem to be "too-good-to-be-true" prices.

AQHA Hunter · 11-02-2007, 05:39 PM

I looked into them a while back and didn't hear anything good. One thing I heard is that they tend to dig into the horse at the back of the saddle. Too bad, because Bob Marshall is so much more $$ if you want to go treeless.

luvs2ride79 · 11-03-2007, 11:27 AM

RUN! Run far far away... They are made using imported materials from Pakistan (perhaps India) and are NOT well made. I have heard of a couple of people being okay with the saddle from them, but you get what you pay for...

You're much better off finding a used Bob Marshall or Barefoot saddle. Post a "wanted" message in this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/treelesssaddles/
There are always members with used saddles in there. Also check the classifieds at http://www.endurance.net

18thTomorrow · 11-03-2007, 03:51 PM

Thank you for the feedback. That was my hunch.

I'm actually not looking for a treeless saddle...I'm looking at sidesaddles, and Hilason has a line of sidesaddles (with tree) that are pretty cheaply priced. But, cheaply constructed, too it seems.

missy'sbabydoll · 11-03-2007, 04:31 PM

Actually I own a hilason, as does my mom and hubby. we love them. the thing with most people is they are expecting the same par saddle as a bob marshall. well you are not paying 1200 so of course it's not going to have butter soft leather etc. I always use a good pad, have had mine over two years and it's been in rain, dust , thrown around, once stomped on etc. not even a scratch. I also have a pink suede seat and the dye stayed and didn't stain even when I left it in the rain! I really like mine and use it daily and have never had a problem

missy'sbabydoll · 11-04-2007, 05:44 PM

Oh let me know if you get the sidesaddle I have been wanting to try them. also if you email him he will let you do payments, you still use paypal so you are protected but it makes it a little easier to buy one

11-02-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
18thTomorrow Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,105 Images: 12	Does anyone know anything about Hilason saddles? Treeless Sport Saddles - HILASON Saddles & Tack Company Houston, TX 1-888-HILASON I was specifically looking at their sidesaddles. But they seem to be "too-good-to-be-true" prices. __________________ Serenity Arabians at Hunterfield Farm home to the fabulous Chanting Jezebelle, her lil buddy Mr. Maximillian, and the lovely Foreverastarr XLA

11-02-2007, 05:39 PM	#2
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,041 Images: 95	I looked into them a while back and didn't hear anything good. One thing I heard is that they tend to dig into the horse at the back of the saddle. Too bad, because Bob Marshall is so much more $$ if you want to go treeless. __________________ My Boy: Outer Banks (Obie) - 4 yo 17H AQHA Gelding My Current rides: "Imperator" 5 yo Oldenburg gelding and "Joy" 11 year old Belgian DraftX mare Discipline yourself first, and your horse second.

11-03-2007, 11:27 AM	#3
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,186 Images: 37	RUN! Run far far away... They are made using imported materials from Pakistan (perhaps India) and are NOT well made. I have heard of a couple of people being okay with the saddle from them, but you get what you pay for... You're much better off finding a used Bob Marshall or Barefoot saddle. Post a "wanted" message in this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/treelesssaddles/ There are always members with used saddles in there. Also check the classifieds at http://www.endurance.net __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com I've Been Snowballed!**

11-03-2007, 03:51 PM	#4
18thTomorrow Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,105 Images: 12	Thank you for the feedback. That was my hunch. I'm actually not looking for a treeless saddle...I'm looking at sidesaddles, and Hilason has a line of sidesaddles (with tree) that are pretty cheaply priced. But, cheaply constructed, too it seems. __________________ Serenity Arabians at Hunterfield Farm home to the fabulous Chanting Jezebelle, her lil buddy Mr. Maximillian, and the lovely Foreverastarr XLA

11-03-2007, 04:31 PM	#5
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Location: wickenburg, az Posts: 3,723 Images: 663	Actually I own a hilason, as does my mom and hubby. we love them. the thing with most people is they are expecting the same par saddle as a bob marshall. well you are not paying 1200 so of course it's not going to have butter soft leather etc. I always use a good pad, have had mine over two years and it's been in rain, dust , thrown around, once stomped on etc. not even a scratch. I also have a pink suede seat and the dye stayed and didn't stain even when I left it in the rain! I really like mine and use it daily and have never had a problem __________________ Director of FF Secret Service 20lb clubbers rock Proud Member of the Paint Club!! Sec. of the player fan club I've been love ♥ struck!

11-04-2007, 05:44 PM	#6
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Location: wickenburg, az Posts: 3,723 Images: 663	Oh let me know if you get the sidesaddle I have been wanting to try them. also if you email him he will let you do payments, you still use paypal so you are protected but it makes it a little easier to buy one __________________ Director of FF Secret Service 20lb clubbers rock Proud Member of the Paint Club!! Sec. of the player fan club I've been love ♥ struck!

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