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Old 03-16-2008, 06:37 PM   #1
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I'm looking for a dressage saddle, and here's what I need:

Seat Size: 17''
Tree Size: Medium
Color: Black
Flap Size: Long or Regular (no short!)

The catch is, I can't spend more than $1000, and really don't want to spend more than $800. Also, I prefer a NICE brand, no cheap leather please!

Thanks so much!
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eBay!!
I got my Bates Isabelle used on there for $800

Do a search for 17 dressage saddle and see what you get. I've seen some killer deals on some nice dressage saddles in the past. You may luck out and find the perfect saddle for you.
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Old 03-16-2008, 07:03 PM   #3
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I have exactly what you're looking for......only catch is that it's dark brown color...not black.

It's an old saddle, but it has such nice soft supple leather! I took it in to have some small repair work done it years ago, and the guy who did the repairs couldn't stop commenting on how nice and high quality the saddle was! hahaha

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I don't ride dressage, so I have no idea what's nice or not... but i gave it a shot
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-COLLEGIATE-EN...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/County-Warmblood...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ainsley-Pro-Nati...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-5-Collegiate-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Bates-Isabell...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Crosby-Prix-St-G...QQcmdZViewItem (this one seems really nice)
http://cgi.ebay.com/COURBETTE-Dressa...QQcmdZViewItem

There were a couple that i skipped over that seemed nice because i'm assuming you don't want an extra wide tree!!

Have you looked at the Courbette saddles? I have their Arosa and I LOVE it. Here's their dressage saddles.
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/saddles/bernina.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/sad...pdressage.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/saddles/cresta.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/saddles/magic.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/sad...tdressage.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/saddles/grandprix.html
http://www.courbette.com/Catalog/sad...pdressage.html
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Old 03-16-2008, 10:03 PM   #5
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Thanks everyone for answering!

Rhythm and Blues - I would be interested in your saddle, BUT I already have a black bridle...

Huntseat - I really like the Crosby Prix St George! I'm going to look into it. Thanks!
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Thanks everyone for answering!

Rhythm and Blues - I would be interested in your saddle, BUT I already have a black bridle...
Too bad, I sent my matching brown bridle with my horse when I sold him.....perhaps I could find another one......I have 2 or 3 other bridles, I wonder if any match (got them after I quit using the saddle! hahaha)

Would you be interested in it, if I found a nice matching brown bridle, and through in 2 matching girths, and a custom fitted saddle pad too??
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Old 03-17-2008, 11:33 AM   #7
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The thing is, I *just* bought an expensive bridle, and really like it. Also, I'm not the biggest fan of brown dressage saddles. Sorry!
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http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=215265
http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=215611

From Bay Area Equestrian Network:
Black Keiffer Dressage Saddle, $780, 17 inch medium tree.PRICE REDUCED!!!This is a fairly new, great condition Keffier Aachien II dressage saddle. It has minimal wear from the stirrup leathers, and everything else looks new. Padded knee rolls, nice deep seat, and really nice leather. Fits most horses, warmbloods, QH and TB's, however it doesn't fit my new very slender TB. email for pics, or a trial. Comes with leathers and irons. MAKE AN OFFER, 650-440-3621, Send e-mail to advertiser, Send this ad to a friend, AD ID: 95778, Mountain View, CA, Submitted On: 03/17

Beautiful Crosby Prix St George Dressage Saddle, $350, NOW LISTED ON EBAY!! OBO~ Beautiful dressage saddle! Brown, very well taken care of! Spring tree. 17 1/2 seat and medium or regular tree. Bought and dosen't fit my new horse. Short billets for regular girth. No fittings at this time. Need to sell this one to replace itself! I love it, she dosen't!, cell 530-300-5148, cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200207361874&ssPa geName=STRK:ME, Send e-mail to advertiser, Send this ad to a friend, AD ID: 93393, marysville, CA, Submitted On: 03/13
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Old 03-17-2008, 01:27 PM   #9
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Kieffer Wein:
http://www.ultimatedressage.com/foru...c.php?t=126523

Amazing deal on a Passier if it's still available:
http://www.ultimatedressage.com/foru...c.php?t=122841
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:52 PM   #10
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Thanks AQHA! The Kieffer looks really nice, and is very close to me too!

Anyone else?
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