I need advice on a couple saddles

Ms.Cinderella · 03-31-2008, 11:20 AM

Im looking at a couple saddles on ebay. I kno nothing about english saddles so, what do u think of theses? Im NOT spending alota money. I just want something to throw on Cindy and try out. Even If I like it i'tll end up just sitting in the tack room anyway.
I ve heard that the saddle sizes in english are bigger in western?? like I use a 15 western so a 17 english would work?
Im not bidding on anything yet b/c I have to look at the other measurements on cindy.
But for what im looking for are any of theses ok?
Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-17-Eldonian...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/16-1-2-English-S...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-17-English-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-ENGLISH-RI...QQcmdZViewItem

CowGirlUp1833 · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

My best advice is to buy something older but with good quality rather then new and poor quality/materials. I can promise you from experience and watching other people learn the hard way; you'll be much happier in the long run.

I like the first one you posted....
2nd looks like junk....

Ms.Cinderella · 03-31-2008, 11:31 AM

haha I didnt see that one picture on the 2nd ones auction with the rip!

luvs2ride79 · 03-31-2008, 12:23 PM

No1Dazy · 03-31-2008, 12:35 PM

^^ some nice saddles posted by L2R. I particularly like the Barnsby.

Ms.Cinderella · 04-03-2008, 06:02 AM

Wow thanks so much l2r, Ive got my eve on a couple that ppl are selling in my barn too

Ms.Cinderella · 04-03-2008, 06:03 AM

oh man I just went and chcked them and most of them ended

luvs2ride79 · 04-03-2008, 12:37 PM

Yup, you gotta act fast on eBay! Just look for brands like Stubben, Crosby, Courbette, Collegiate, Nice, Crump, Passier, Keiffer, etc. Anything European or better Argentine brands. For synthetics, stick with either Wintec or Thorowgood (Maxam is a line of Thorowgoods).

Good luck saddle shopping!

03-31-2008, 11:20 AM	#1
Ms.Cinderella Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakewood NJ Posts: 311 Images: 27	I need advice on a couple saddles Im looking at a couple saddles on ebay. I kno nothing about english saddles so, what do u think of theses? Im NOT spending alota money. I just want something to throw on Cindy and try out. Even If I like it i'tll end up just sitting in the tack room anyway. I ve heard that the saddle sizes in english are bigger in western?? like I use a 15 western so a 17 english would work? Im not bidding on anything yet b/c I have to look at the other measurements on cindy. But for what im looking for are any of theses ok? Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-17-Eldonian...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/16-1-2-English-S...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-17-English-...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-ENGLISH-RI...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground Member of the Diseased Thread Club

03-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 15,779 Images: 383 Blog Entries: 33	My best advice is to buy something older but with good quality rather then new and poor quality/materials. I can promise you from experience and watching other people learn the hard way; you'll be much happier in the long run. I like the first one you posted.... 2nd looks like junk.... __________________ *Kimberly* www.Equine-Endeavors.com Training horses properly is a study in delayed gratification....

03-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#3
Ms.Cinderella Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakewood NJ Posts: 311 Images: 27	haha I didnt see that one picture on the 2nd ones auction with the rip! __________________ Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground Member of the Diseased Thread Club

03-31-2008, 12:23 PM	#4
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,889 Images: 26	17 or 17.5 should be fine. I agree, buy quality used. You and your horse will be happier in the long run. Here are some I would recommend. http://cgi.ebay.com/ROSSI-Y-CARUSO-ENGLISH-SADDLE-17-12-A-P-C-C_W0QQitemZ280211873333 - lower quality Argentine, but not bad. http://cgi.ebay.com/Collegiate-All-P...mZ110236847092 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Courbette-Pan...mZ150229672509 - Very nice German made saddle. http://cgi.ebay.com/COUNTY-COMPETITO...mZ160222361796 - I have NO idea why this one is so cheap! County's are AWESOME saddles. http://cgi.ebay.com/Crump-Prix-de-Sa...mZ200210815157 http://cgi.ebay.com/Beautiful-Barnsb...280043QQihZ018 - Another awesome one at a really low price. These retail over $1,800. http://cgi.ebay.com/17-5-STUBBEN-SIE...mZ230235822443 - Stubbens are always a good choice! http://cgi.ebay.com/Gorgeous-Coventr...mZ200212279013 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Passier-Hanov...mZ230236938674 http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Stubben-AP-S...mZ350042453463 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-WINTEC-2000-W...mZ220217981468 http://cgi.ebay.com/Wintec-All-Purpo...mZ290218880429 http://cgi.ebay.com/Stubben-17-All-P...mZ130210658207 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-black-thorowg...mZ250231447777 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Hartley-Engla...mZ220218865863 http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Crosby-Mark-V...mZ190211012712 __________________ "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.com**2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

03-31-2008, 12:35 PM	#5
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 Images: 77 Blog Entries: 14	^^ some nice saddles posted by L2R. I particularly like the Barnsby. __________________ "Out of nothing comes nothing. We must at least try." ~Wolfgang May, 7/18/08

04-03-2008, 06:02 AM	#6
Ms.Cinderella Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakewood NJ Posts: 311 Images: 27	Wow thanks so much l2r, Ive got my eve on a couple that ppl are selling in my barn too __________________ Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground Member of the Diseased Thread Club Last edited by Ms.Cinderella; 04-03-2008 at 06:03 AM. Reason: didnt finish the sentence

04-03-2008, 06:03 AM	#7
Ms.Cinderella Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lakewood NJ Posts: 311 Images: 27	oh man I just went and chcked them and most of them ended __________________ Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground Member of the Diseased Thread Club Last edited by Ms.Cinderella; 04-03-2008 at 06:05 AM. Reason: spelling

04-03-2008, 12:37 PM	#8
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,889 Images: 26	Yup, you gotta act fast on eBay! Just look for brands like Stubben, Crosby, Courbette, Collegiate, Nice, Crump, Passier, Keiffer, etc. Anything European or better Argentine brands. For synthetics, stick with either Wintec or Thorowgood (Maxam is a line of Thorowgoods). Good luck saddle shopping! __________________ "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.com**2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

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