Marcel Toulouse?

Feaky · 08-07-2008, 02:39 PM

I'm looking at getting a Marcel Toulouse saddle package. It comes with, leathers, bridle, reins, and a girth. All for $900 plus shipping.

I was wondering what are your likes/dislikes of the brand? I'm planning on getting the celine saddle. What kind of position does it put you in? I'm thinking about getting a 'wide' tree for my Arab cross. How do you tell if a saddle fits?

Anything else I should know about the brand?

Redfishy · 08-07-2008, 04:10 PM

I don't have that model but I LOVE my Toulouse saddle! I only have the saddle (I have the Premie CC) and leathers though, you'll have to let me know about the bridle! I've heard the girth isn't as nice as the saddle/leathers but still good.

I sat in a Celine and they seemed nice, but I had my heart set on the Premie.

OrangeRikki · 08-07-2008, 05:46 PM

I have a Celine. I won't be of much help however, because I've yet to ride in it!
I sat in it once though and the leather feels nice, my only complaint is that it's a bit wide for me, which is uncomfortable. I probably should have a 16" but the smallest they went was 16.5".

sarajoy07 · 08-08-2008, 09:37 AM

I absolutely LOVE my Toulousse saddle. I have the Premia and I get so many compliments on it. The leather is super soft and felt broken in from the first day. I love it for jumping it makes me feel very secure! The Premia tends to make me ride in a more forward position. I just adore it for jumping, but I do kind of want a different saddle for just flat work.

I'm not sure about the Celine. I've also ridden in a differnt style - I think it was called a Genero? I liked that one too. I would definitely buy a Toulousse again!

iheartcloudnine · 08-08-2008, 10:41 AM

I personally really like the Marcel Toulouse saddles and are affordable, but you still get quality and a pretty saddle

I have never personally ridden in the Celine, but it looks like a very forward flap, but also looks like it's very secure. I read through the reviews that I found here and you can see for yourself that everyone that bought one seems to really like it.

As for saddle fit, I would have a professional saddle fitter out.

Happy saddle hunting.

CowGirlUp1833 · 08-08-2008, 10:52 AM

I had a bad experience with the Toulouse I bought.... BUT, some of my friends have them and they are great. I think mine was just defective. Which model is it?

Feaky · 08-08-2008, 10:54 AM

I'm planning on doing mostly flatwork, and showing in Hunter Pleasure on the arab circuit. Do you think that the Celine would put me in a good equitation position?

Thanks for all the replies!

iheartcloudnine · 08-08-2008, 10:56 AM

I would say yes. I have a saddle very similar to the design of the Celine (but it's synthetic), and I likey the position it puts me in.

Feaky · 08-08-2008, 11:05 AM

iheartcloudnine: what kind of saddle do you have?

HorseBliss · 08-09-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feaky

I'm planning on doing mostly flatwork, and showing in Hunter Pleasure on the arab circuit. Do you think that the Celine would put me in a good equitation position?

Thanks for all the replies!

I think so. I have a Celine and I find it puts me in a very natural and correct position. I also think it's super comfortable.

08-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Feaky Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregonn Posts: 87	Marcel Toulouse? I'm looking at getting a Marcel Toulouse saddle package. It comes with, leathers, bridle, reins, and a girth. All for $900 plus shipping. I was wondering what are your likes/dislikes of the brand? I'm planning on getting the celine saddle. What kind of position does it put you in? I'm thinking about getting a 'wide' tree for my Arab cross. How do you tell if a saddle fits? Anything else I should know about the brand?

08-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#3
OrangeRikki Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 4,588 Images: 323 Blog Entries: 4	I have a Celine. I won't be of much help however, because I've yet to ride in it! I sat in it once though and the leather feels nice, my only complaint is that it's a bit wide for me, which is uncomfortable. I probably should have a 16" but the smallest they went was 16.5". __________________ PROUD OWNER OF Rikochet: 18 year old, 16.1hh, TB Conspiracy: 5 year old, 18hh, American WB Future Storm: 15 year old, 16.2hh, Paint "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."

08-08-2008, 10:52 AM	#6
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 15,722 Images: 378 Blog Entries: 33	I had a bad experience with the Toulouse I bought.... BUT, some of my friends have them and they are great. I think mine was just defective. Which model is it? __________________ *Kimberly* www.Equine-Endeavors.com Training horses properly is a study in delayed gratification....

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08-07-2008, 04:10 PM	#2
Redfishy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: south Georgia Posts: 831 Images: 62	I don't have that model but I LOVE my Toulouse saddle! I only have the saddle (I have the Premie CC) and leathers though, you'll have to let me know about the bridle! I've heard the girth isn't as nice as the saddle/leathers but still good. I sat in a Celine and they seemed nice, but I had my heart set on the Premie.

08-08-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
sarajoy07 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 92 Images: 26	I absolutely LOVE my Toulousse saddle. I have the Premia and I get so many compliments on it. The leather is super soft and felt broken in from the first day. I love it for jumping it makes me feel very secure! The Premia tends to make me ride in a more forward position. I just adore it for jumping, but I do kind of want a different saddle for just flat work. I'm not sure about the Celine. I've also ridden in a differnt style - I think it was called a Genero? I liked that one too. I would definitely buy a Toulousse again!

08-08-2008, 10:41 AM	#5
iheartcloudnine Full Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hotsylvania Posts: 295 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 2	I personally really like the Marcel Toulouse saddles and are affordable, but you still get quality and a pretty saddle I have never personally ridden in the Celine, but it looks like a very forward flap, but also looks like it's very secure. I read through the reviews that I found here and you can see for yourself that everyone that bought one seems to really like it. As for saddle fit, I would have a professional saddle fitter out. Happy saddle hunting.

08-08-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
Feaky Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregonn Posts: 87	I'm planning on doing mostly flatwork, and showing in Hunter Pleasure on the arab circuit. Do you think that the Celine would put me in a good equitation position? Thanks for all the replies!

08-08-2008, 10:56 AM	#8
iheartcloudnine Full Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hotsylvania Posts: 295 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 2	I would say yes. I have a saddle very similar to the design of the Celine (but it's synthetic), and I likey the position it puts me in.

08-08-2008, 11:05 AM	#9
Feaky Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregonn Posts: 87	iheartcloudnine: what kind of saddle do you have?