"Nice" Brand Saddles ...

i luv my spirit · 08-08-2008, 03:39 PM

I am full of tack questions lately ,but anyway I have seen a few "Nice" brand saddle, and I love the look of them! But anytime I try to find one for sale by Google-ing it comes up with all these cruddy no-brand saddles that the description says are nice saddle, yeah right. So does anyone know where i could get one, or a website, or anything?

Thanks!

-Hannah

AllAroundRdr · 08-08-2008, 03:40 PM

So the maker of the saddle is "Nice"?

Shannon · 08-08-2008, 03:52 PM

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/grd/776820444.html
http://www.horsetackreview.com/review-display/2757.html

From another forum, so I'll just quote...

Quote:

HDR (Henri De Rivel) saddles were previously sold as the "Nice" brand for a few years before they changed the name.

AllAroundRdr · 08-08-2008, 03:54 PM

All I can find is that Nice brand was bought out by Collegiate.

paintlver · 08-08-2008, 03:59 PM

Yes, Nice is the previous name HDR saddles were marketed as..Nice saddle and good quality..Nothing wrong with them at all..

iheartcloudnine · 08-08-2008, 04:43 PM

As quoted above, HDR (Henri De Rivel) saddles were previously sold as the "Nice" brand for a few years before they changed the name. So if you like them, I would look into the HDR saddles.

pinevalley · 08-08-2008, 06:37 PM

I found this by googling "nice saddles". Typing with quotes has a different meaning, use their "advanced" search option. I stopped when I found this due to lack of time, so give it a shot

Manufacturer: Nice
Model: Havana
Category: All Purpose Saddles

Purchase: I bought my Nice saddle from a friend for $250 used. It was still in great condition and I know it must be worth more than that because it was made in Nice, France. The leather is very supple and is havana in color. It has knee blocks and air-flo knee pads.

Likes: I LOVE everything about this saddle. The knee blocks give wonderful support when jumping. The seat is very soft and comfortable for trails. I also love using it for flat work and have used it in a couple of shows too. The leather breaks in fast and takes oil nicely.

Dislikes: There isn't anything that I do not like about this saddle, except that I can't use it where I ride now. The instructor only allows us to use close contact saddles so I can no longer use it but will still keep it for trails.

Quality: The construction and quality of this saddle is great. The leather is really soft and it fits the horses I am riding really well. It has a regular tree and it fits perfectly.

Summary: Overall, I would recommend a Nice saddle to anyone for their durability, soft, supple leather, and a really comfortable ride!

Rating: 4

Author: -

Date: 2006-06-19

Usefulness Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
2 reader(s) voted.

i luv my spirit · 08-09-2008, 11:45 AM

Thanks. I didn't know that, hmmm ...

I will look into them.

Thanks again.

-Hannah

DiamondRio · 08-09-2008, 07:43 PM

There are a few old nice saddles at our barn for the school horses and they are okay quality and hold up for the lesson program but i wouldnt recommend them for the serious rider because they are not that comfy

08-08-2008, 03:39 PM	#1
i luv my spirit Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: the u.s. Posts: 394 Images: 32	"Nice" Brand Saddles ... I am full of tack questions lately ,but anyway I have seen a few "Nice" brand saddle, and I love the look of them! But anytime I try to find one for sale by Google-ing it comes up with all these cruddy no-brand saddles that the description says are nice saddle, yeah right. So does anyone know where i could get one, or a website, or anything? Thanks! -Hannah __________________ Beware of my attack puppy = Spirit!!!!

08-08-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,602 Images: 26	So the maker of the saddle is "Nice"? __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

08-08-2008, 03:54 PM	#4
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,602 Images: 26	All I can find is that Nice brand was bought out by Collegiate. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

08-09-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
i luv my spirit Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: the u.s. Posts: 394 Images: 32	Thanks. I didn't know that, hmmm ... I will look into them. Thanks again. -Hannah __________________ Beware of my attack puppy = Spirit!!!!

08-09-2008, 07:43 PM	#9
DiamondRio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 2,261 Images: 185 Blog Entries: 2	There are a few old nice saddles at our barn for the school horses and they are okay quality and hold up for the lesson program but i wouldnt recommend them for the serious rider because they are not that comfy __________________ Ask me about my thoroughbred! Off the Track; Bold Interest a.k.a "Daisy" I was on HGS when we made 3 million posts!

08-08-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
paintlver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The great white north,,,,,Canada Posts: 688 Images: 79	Yes, Nice is the previous name HDR saddles were marketed as..Nice saddle and good quality..Nothing wrong with them at all..

08-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#6
iheartcloudnine Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 614 Images: 17 Blog Entries: 6	As quoted above, HDR (Henri De Rivel) saddles were previously sold as the "Nice" brand for a few years before they changed the name. So if you like them, I would look into the HDR saddles.

08-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#7
pinevalley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Off the beaten path-Wisconsin Posts: 786	I found this by googling "nice saddles". Typing with quotes has a different meaning, use their "advanced" search option. I stopped when I found this due to lack of time, so give it a shot Manufacturer: Nice Model: Havana Category: All Purpose Saddles Purchase: I bought my Nice saddle from a friend for $250 used. It was still in great condition and I know it must be worth more than that because it was made in Nice, France. The leather is very supple and is havana in color. It has knee blocks and air-flo knee pads. Likes: I LOVE everything about this saddle. The knee blocks give wonderful support when jumping. The seat is very soft and comfortable for trails. I also love using it for flat work and have used it in a couple of shows too. The leather breaks in fast and takes oil nicely. Dislikes: There isn't anything that I do not like about this saddle, except that I can't use it where I ride now. The instructor only allows us to use close contact saddles so I can no longer use it but will still keep it for trails. Quality: The construction and quality of this saddle is great. The leather is really soft and it fits the horses I am riding really well. It has a regular tree and it fits perfectly. Summary: Overall, I would recommend a Nice saddle to anyone for their durability, soft, supple leather, and a really comfortable ride! Rating: 4 Author: - Date: 2006-06-19 Usefulness Rating: 4.5 out of 5. 2 reader(s) voted.

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