Know anything about this saddle? Crosby Olympia

prairienights · 06-20-2008, 04:02 PM

This is a 17-in Crosby Olympia saddle. Have you guys heard anything about it or had any experience with it? I read the review on tack review, and it sounded nice. It's going for $625 and that includes leathers and irons.

MissCriss · 06-20-2008, 04:41 PM

I don't know diddly squat about jumping saddles, but it sure looks nice, far as I can tell. I'd say it's a pretty decent saddle.

Reitpferde · 06-20-2008, 04:45 PM

Crosby used to make very nice saddles. Based on this saddle's looks, it may be a true Crosby. It looks very well taken care of - based on your pix. It looks comfy, too. How is the flocking? I think you may get a decent deal for that price.

Simon Says · 06-20-2008, 05:41 PM

I owned one, I loved it, but the flaps were WAT too long for my legs! i would do some checking around before you buy, b/c I have seen then go for $300 and less!

AQHA Hunter · 06-20-2008, 05:47 PM

Crosby's are great, and I think that's a fair price. Usually the ones going for $300 or less are older Prix de Nations that don't have any padding or knee rolls, and often need to be reflocked. I don't know specifically about the Olympia, but it looks like one of their "Sofride" saddles, which go for $700-900 on ebay.

prairienights · 06-21-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys!

I'm really just browsing right now, but I thought this one was pretty. I really really really need to find a new saddle.

If anybody has any suggestions for something to look for, I need a 17.5in medium tree saddle, preferably close contact or a decently shallow all purpose. I have long legs, so I'll need a fairly long flap. My price range is about $900 right now, but anything less than that would work fine for me

I'd like to find an older brand name saddle.

AQHA Hunter · 06-22-2008, 07:59 AM

I saw a long flap Circuit eventer the other day for $550. If you're interested, PM me and I'll find the ad for you. I know of lots of places to look.

prairienights · 06-22-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AQHA Hunter

I saw a long flap Circuit eventer the other day for $550. If you're interested, PM me and I'll find the ad for you. I know of lots of places to look.

Yes, I'm definitely interested! I don't know a lot about the brand though; is it one of the high quality ones?

PM-ing

06-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,705 Images: 339 Blog Entries: 1	Know anything about this saddle? Crosby Olympia This is a 17-in Crosby Olympia saddle. Have you guys heard anything about it or had any experience with it? I read the review on tack review, and it sounded nice. It's going for $625 and that includes leathers and irons. __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

06-20-2008, 04:41 PM	#2
MissCriss Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 531 Images: 43	I don't know diddly squat about jumping saddles, but it sure looks nice, far as I can tell. I'd say it's a pretty decent saddle. __________________ Please, if you can: stop feeding corn, sweet feed, veggie oil, & grain. Healthier alternatives: BOSS, MoorGlo, RBs, flax, aloe, rice bran, cocosoya, alfalfa pellets, & honey.

06-20-2008, 04:45 PM	#3
Reitpferde Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 694 Images: 9	Crosby used to make very nice saddles. Based on this saddle's looks, it may be a true Crosby. It looks very well taken care of - based on your pix. It looks comfy, too. How is the flocking? I think you may get a decent deal for that price. __________________ Mom to two teenagers, a QH, a TB, and a German Shepherd, aka pony...

06-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,649 Images: 207	I owned one, I loved it, but the flaps were WAT too long for my legs! i would do some checking around before you buy, b/c I have seen then go for $300 and less! __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

06-20-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,879 Images: 95	Crosby's are great, and I think that's a fair price. Usually the ones going for $300 or less are older Prix de Nations that don't have any padding or knee rolls, and often need to be reflocked. I don't know specifically about the Olympia, but it looks like one of their "Sofride" saddles, which go for $700-900 on ebay. __________________ Outer Banks (Obie) - 16.3 bay AQHA gelding HHR Tiny Echo - 13.3 bay AHA mare

06-21-2008, 08:49 PM	#6
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,705 Images: 339 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks guys! I'm really just browsing right now, but I thought this one was pretty. I really really really need to find a new saddle. If anybody has any suggestions for something to look for, I need a 17.5in medium tree saddle, preferably close contact or a decently shallow all purpose. I have long legs, so I'll need a fairly long flap. My price range is about $900 right now, but anything less than that would work fine for me I'd like to find an older brand name saddle. __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

06-22-2008, 07:59 AM	#7
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,879 Images: 95	I saw a long flap Circuit eventer the other day for $550. If you're interested, PM me and I'll find the ad for you. I know of lots of places to look. __________________ Outer Banks (Obie) - 16.3 bay AQHA gelding HHR Tiny Echo - 13.3 bay AHA mare

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