!!!!!!!!!!Please Help I only have 2 days!!!!!!!!!!

flangelica · 08-29-2005, 11:01 PM

Hi all, I'm looking at buying this western saddle, and I have been ringing horse shops to find out about this saddle, But none of them have heard of this brand saddle. I have tried searching the net but can't find anything about it, Please help I'am driving the 1 and a bit hours in 2 days to look at it and hopefully to buy it. Its brand is ( Equestro ) 17" western saddle, also can any one tell me what the size difference is between a western saddle and a all purpose saddle?

Thanks all

horse_luvr83 · 08-30-2005, 12:08 AM

hmm, i have no clue, i did a search for the brand, and nothing. it may be like a synthetic brand saddle or something!

flangelica · 08-30-2005, 01:21 PM

I spoke to the lady who owns it and she bought it in Sydney, Australia. She says its Argentinean leather, Which I don't have a clue what that leather is like. MMMMM I don't know wether to risk it and still buy it or wait for another saddle, but it is a lovely looking saddle.

horse_luvr83 · 08-30-2005, 01:26 PM

how much are they asking for this saddle??

CJ · 08-30-2005, 01:26 PM

Argetine saddles are generaly economical at best and cheap at worst. They used to be bottom of the barrel but have gotten better. Do you know if the saddle has a flex tree, rawhide/ ralide tree, or wood tree?

Shotgun93 · 08-30-2005, 01:40 PM

Argentinian saddles are usually pretty cheap, poor quality and shodly put together. I wouldn't get it, but that's just me. I know there are probably some that are just fine, I have just never seen one.
As far as seat sizes, the seat is measured from the front screw on the pommel to the cantel, but most every saddle is different. Generally, a 16" in a western saddle is equivelant to a 17" in an english saddle. But, really, to get the best idea, you need to sit in the saddle to be sure.
Does this saddle fit your horse?

flangelica · 09-04-2005, 04:35 AM

Thanks for all the info on the saddle, I met with the lady at a horse shop an hours drive from my town and I had them check over the saddle for me, They said it was a good saddle and my bum fit in it, I took a coat hanger that I had shaped over my horses wither and it fit, The lady I bought it off said when I get it home and try it on if it doesn't fit she will be happy to refund my money. Unfortunatly I still haven't tried it on him as he has been biten on his back by another horse so once he is all healed I hope to god it does fit, So please keep all fingers crossed for me.

mustang_dodger · 09-04-2005, 07:33 AM

i will keep the fingers crossed for you that the saddle will fit.

08-29-2005, 11:01 PM	#1
flangelica Full Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: QLD Australia Posts: 29 Images: 4	!!!!!!!!!!Please Help I only have 2 days!!!!!!!!!! Hi all, I'm looking at buying this western saddle, and I have been ringing horse shops to find out about this saddle, But none of them have heard of this brand saddle. I have tried searching the net but can't find anything about it, Please help I'am driving the 1 and a bit hours in 2 days to look at it and hopefully to buy it. Its brand is ( Equestro ) 17" western saddle, also can any one tell me what the size difference is between a western saddle and a all purpose saddle? Thanks all

08-30-2005, 12:08 AM	#2
horse_luvr83 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville,Tx Posts: 4,813 Images: 218	hmm, i have no clue, i did a search for the brand, and nothing. it may be like a synthetic brand saddle or something! __________________ "If my horse doesn't like you, what makes you think i will?" My video http://media.putfile.com/Toby_Crook

08-30-2005, 01:26 PM	#4
horse_luvr83 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville,Tx Posts: 4,813 Images: 218	how much are they asking for this saddle?? __________________ "If my horse doesn't like you, what makes you think i will?" My video http://media.putfile.com/Toby_Crook

08-30-2005, 01:40 PM	#6
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,836 Images: 132	Argentinian saddles are usually pretty cheap, poor quality and shodly put together. I wouldn't get it, but that's just me. I know there are probably some that are just fine, I have just never seen one. As far as seat sizes, the seat is measured from the front screw on the pommel to the cantel, but most every saddle is different. Generally, a 16" in a western saddle is equivelant to a 17" in an english saddle. But, really, to get the best idea, you need to sit in the saddle to be sure. Does this saddle fit your horse? __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

09-04-2005, 07:33 AM	#8
mustang_dodger Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinios Posts: 17,327 Images: 469	i will keep the fingers crossed for you that the saddle will fit. __________________ Proud owner of Smart Devil a registered appendix, registered paint mare Eye's White Feather, and a breeding stock paint filly Firefly. I HAVE BEEN SPLATTED TWICE!

08-30-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
flangelica Full Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: QLD Australia Posts: 29 Images: 4	I spoke to the lady who owns it and she bought it in Sydney, Australia. She says its Argentinean leather, Which I don't have a clue what that leather is like. MMMMM I don't know wether to risk it and still buy it or wait for another saddle, but it is a lovely looking saddle.

08-30-2005, 01:26 PM	#5
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,759 Images: 48	Argetine saddles are generaly economical at best and cheap at worst. They used to be bottom of the barrel but have gotten better. Do you know if the saddle has a flex tree, rawhide/ ralide tree, or wood tree?

09-04-2005, 04:35 AM	#7
flangelica Full Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: QLD Australia Posts: 29 Images: 4	Thanks for all the info on the saddle, I met with the lady at a horse shop an hours drive from my town and I had them check over the saddle for me, They said it was a good saddle and my bum fit in it, I took a coat hanger that I had shaped over my horses wither and it fit, The lady I bought it off said when I get it home and try it on if it doesn't fit she will be happy to refund my money. Unfortunatly I still haven't tried it on him as he has been biten on his back by another horse so once he is all healed I hope to god it does fit, So please keep all fingers crossed for me.

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