What Do You Think of Kieffer Saddles?

I Love BODIE! · 03-18-2008, 06:12 PM

I was inspired by another member's thread, so decided to make my own

What are your opinions on Kieffer Dressage Saddles? Specifically the Aachen II? Good, bad, okay? Any information is appreciated.

Thanks!

magic_rider · 03-18-2008, 09:28 PM

I love them, I have the lech profi, it's so comfy, they are the best saddles ever.

jumpthemoon · 03-19-2008, 06:54 AM

I used to own a older Rhein model and an newer Ulla Salzgeber model. Both were really great dressage saddles.

My friend has an old Aachen model AP saddle that is okay. Hard to get comfortable in though (referring to the AP).

wrightdanes · 03-19-2008, 07:15 AM

Fantastic saddles - great leather, wool stuffed, and some have changable gulletes

AQHA Hunter · 03-19-2008, 11:08 AM

They are a great deal, IMO. They hold up great, and can be re-stuffed. Most of them are made on a synthetic tree that is adjustable. Don't know for sure, but I've heard that Dressage Extensions will adjust the tree for $50.

I Love BODIE! · 03-19-2008, 02:11 PM

Cool, I think I'll get the saddle, as long as it fits! I just wanted to make sure Kieffers weren't like Kincades

jumpthemoon · 03-19-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Love BODIE!

Cool, I think I'll get the saddle, as long as it fits! I just wanted to make sure Kieffers weren't like Kincades

The ONLY thing they have in common is the letter K.

I Love BODIE! · 03-19-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpthemoon

The ONLY thing they have in common is the letter K.

LOL! Good to know

Tack Collector · 03-19-2008, 07:31 PM

That adjustable tree can only be adjusted a certain number of times, I think. You might want to look into that, especially if buying used.

I Love BODIE! · 03-19-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tack Collector

That adjustable tree can only be adjusted a certain number of times, I think. You might want to look into that, especially if buying used.

That's good to know

Although I'm not planning on adjusting the tree - my horse is pretty normal, at least when I use a sheepskin pad.

03-18-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
I Love BODIE! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 1,204 Images: 42	What Do You Think of Kieffer Saddles? I was inspired by another member's thread, so decided to make my own What are your opinions on Kieffer Dressage Saddles? Specifically the Aachen II? Good, bad, okay? Any information is appreciated. Thanks! __________________ -Emily- Protégé ("Bodie") - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding

03-19-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
jumpthemoon Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 3,737 Images: 24	I used to own a older Rhein model and an newer Ulla Salzgeber model. Both were really great dressage saddles. My friend has an old Aachen model AP saddle that is okay. Hard to get comfortable in though (referring to the AP). __________________ I love the Backyardigans! "Last I checked, the snarky kids were not the judges." kellidahorsegirl

03-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#5
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,863 Images: 95	They are a great deal, IMO. They hold up great, and can be re-stuffed. Most of them are made on a synthetic tree that is adjustable. Don't know for sure, but I've heard that Dressage Extensions will adjust the tree for $50. __________________ Outer Banks (Obie) - 16.3 bay AQHA gelding HHR Tiny Echo - 13.3 bay AHA mare

03-19-2008, 02:11 PM	#6
I Love BODIE! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 1,204 Images: 42	Cool, I think I'll get the saddle, as long as it fits! I just wanted to make sure Kieffers weren't like Kincades __________________ -Emily- Protégé ("Bodie") - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding

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magic_rider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,090 Images: 39	I love them, I have the lech profi, it's so comfy, they are the best saddles ever.

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Tack Collector Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dreary Station (near to Coma) Posts: 268 Images: 69	That adjustable tree can only be adjusted a certain number of times, I think. You might want to look into that, especially if buying used.