M Toulouse saddles?

jazzyjumper · 03-08-2008, 12:50 PM

what are they like? if anyone has any opinions thatd be great!
i was looking at some at the tack store today and they looked nice.
thanks!

kellidahorsegirl · 03-08-2008, 12:51 PM

PM HorseBliss....she's the one member I know of that has one

*I don't have experience with them

artemiss · 03-08-2008, 09:36 PM

I think they are a good deal for the price. The leather is nice, and the workmanship decent. The trees seem to run on the narrow side, and the consistency between tree and seat size is a bit lacking.

But at that price point, if it fits your horse and yourself, I'd say go for it. Just keep in mind that it is not a forever saddle. The leather is so soft that it will wear out, their warrantee is limited and you can only use calfskin leathers on them.

Huntseat · 03-08-2008, 09:53 PM

I've never ridden in an M. Toulouse that I didn't fall in love with

VERY comfortable saddles.

horseyfrk145 · 03-09-2008, 03:35 PM

I LOVE them too! Very comfertable, but IME - can be hard to fit correctly.

jazzyjumper · 03-09-2008, 06:12 PM

http://www.smartpakequine.com/produc...ctclassid=4424
hows this one look?

HorseBliss · 03-09-2008, 06:22 PM

That's the model I have.

I adore it! haha. I seriously feel more comfortable in that than in just about any other saddle I've sat in. And if your horse has high narrow withers like mine, the cutback in the tree is a big plus. It was the one saddle within my price range that actually fit my horse pretty well (fitting a horse that's like a pencil isn't easy after all lol). Also, the flap fits my leg very well, a nice forward flap, but not too far forward.

Madamoiselle · 03-09-2008, 06:45 PM

I just bought one. Like seriously-a couple of hours ago. It was the deal of the century that I couldn't pass up. So I'll let you know when I get it-It's a Claudine, so it's not the same, but it's still a Toulouse lol.

My horse is an easy-to-fit kinda guy, so I'm hoping the medium tree will be okay, if not then I'll probably have to resell it.

ETA;

They do have a 10 year warranty on the tree, which is not as high quality as some Crosby and Stubbens you might be able to find used for the same price-but I've heard that the Toulouse brand is pretty comparable to Pessoa.

I was personally looking into a higher-end saddle that would last me very long-but I also needed a new pair of tallboots and a new show helmet lol

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Also, google it and check horsetackreview.com for some input.

hezadlux · 03-09-2008, 07:10 PM

Love mine... I had mine for sale when my dog needed surgery... But I didnt have to sell it.. YAY It is such a comfy saddle. I recommend trying one..

AQHA Hunter · 03-10-2008, 01:49 PM

I have heard a lot of positive things about their dressage saddle. The Aachen, I think?

03-08-2008, 12:50 PM	#1
jazzyjumper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093 Images: 5	M Toulouse saddles? what are they like? if anyone has any opinions thatd be great! i was looking at some at the tack store today and they looked nice. thanks! __________________ When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have. -Sir Winston Churchill jazzy love <3 14.3 Appaloosa gelding got milk? XD 15.1 Paint mare

03-08-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
kellidahorsegirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,205 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 18	PM HorseBliss....she's the one member I know of that has one I don't have experience with them __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.* I Love the Backyardigans www.sporthorseartconnection.com

03-08-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
Huntseat Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seacoast of Southern Maine Posts: 4,491 Images: 514 Blog Entries: 7	I've never ridden in an M. Toulouse that I didn't fall in love with VERY comfortable saddles. __________________ *I HAVE BEEN MOBBED and SNOWBALLED BY THE* *KITTY BRIGAIDE* AND they are now searching for the cute mare to join their team! Oh noes!

03-09-2008, 06:12 PM	#6
jazzyjumper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093 Images: 5	http://www.smartpakequine.com/produc...ctclassid=4424 hows this one look? __________________ When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have. -Sir Winston Churchill jazzy love <3 14.3 Appaloosa gelding got milk? XD 15.1 Paint mare

03-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#7
HorseBliss Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IN MY OWN STATE OF MIND Posts: 4,071 Images: 386	That's the model I have. I adore it! haha. I seriously feel more comfortable in that than in just about any other saddle I've sat in. And if your horse has high narrow withers like mine, the cutback in the tree is a big plus. It was the one saddle within my price range that actually fit my horse pretty well (fitting a horse that's like a pencil isn't easy after all lol). Also, the flap fits my leg very well, a nice forward flap, but not too far forward. __________________ "Dream it ya fkin dreamers." - Dane Cook $Proud member of the Thoroughbred Club$ ☼Proud member of the Hunter/Jumper Club☼ I been SNOWBALLED!

03-08-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
artemiss Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 Images: 3	I think they are a good deal for the price. The leather is nice, and the workmanship decent. The trees seem to run on the narrow side, and the consistency between tree and seat size is a bit lacking. But at that price point, if it fits your horse and yourself, I'd say go for it. Just keep in mind that it is not a forever saddle. The leather is so soft that it will wear out, their warrantee is limited and you can only use calfskin leathers on them.

03-09-2008, 06:45 PM	#8
Madamoiselle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,239 Images: 38 Blog Entries: 6	I just bought one. Like seriously-a couple of hours ago. It was the deal of the century that I couldn't pass up. So I'll let you know when I get it-It's a Claudine, so it's not the same, but it's still a Toulouse lol. My horse is an easy-to-fit kinda guy, so I'm hoping the medium tree will be okay, if not then I'll probably have to resell it. ETA; They do have a 10 year warranty on the tree, which is not as high quality as some Crosby and Stubbens you might be able to find used for the same price-but I've heard that the Toulouse brand is pretty comparable to Pessoa. I was personally looking into a higher-end saddle that would last me very long-but I also needed a new pair of tallboots and a new show helmet lol . Also, google it and check horsetackreview.com for some input. __________________ I've got guts I'M IN THE EVENTING CLUB! Last edited by Madamoiselle; 03-09-2008 at 07:05 PM.

03-09-2008, 07:10 PM	#9
hezadlux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chandler,Az Posts: 1,583 Images: 225	Love mine... I had mine for sale when my dog needed surgery... But I didnt have to sell it.. YAY It is such a comfy saddle. I recommend trying one.. __________________ Tammy http://www.freewebs.com/millershowhorses/index.htm Home of: Cocktails (2x Congress Champion) Charge It All (APHA Western pleasure mare) Play it Cool Kid (AQHA HALTER GELDING)

03-10-2008, 01:49 PM	#10
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,091 Images: 95	I have heard a lot of positive things about their dressage saddle. The Aachen, I think? __________________ 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.

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