Why do you think 2 saddles are going for 125

candystand5585 · 11-28-2004, 05:45 PM

I'm just wondering i dont know much about saddles but how can you tell if its indian leather or not?

madvoice · 11-28-2004, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super_Trooper

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is gone"

Thats my motto and Im sticking to it!

I'll have to remember that one. Its so very true.

Super_Trooper · 11-28-2004, 05:47 PM

For one, good quality leather would not sell for that cheap and for two, you can tell by looking at it, it has a rough paper looking quality to it.

candystand5585 · 11-28-2004, 05:53 PM

oh ok thanks again... do you think it would tear easily? like be dangerous to ride in sry for all the questions

Super_Trooper · 11-28-2004, 05:58 PM

If the tree IS twisted, it can create pressure points on the spine and cause a sore back. The saddle if not going to tear and be unsafe, it's just not the best quality.

candystand5585 · 11-28-2004, 06:02 PM

can you fix a twisted tree? sry again for the questions but im deff learning what to look for and what isnt good so your being very helpful!

Super_Trooper · 11-28-2004, 08:35 PM

You know, I really dont know. For what it's worth, I would purchase "good quality" tack when your starting out, that way you have something that is going to last for you, and as long as you take care of it, you will have a very good quality saddle forever. It sounds expensive in the begining, but it's worth it.

I really dont think it would be worth fixing a twisted tree on a $60.00 Saddle...but thats just me.

Dawn · 11-28-2004, 08:42 PM

You can tell from the top view pic that the tree is very twisted. If you can see it by just looking, it's horrible. The left side of the saddle is longer than the right side (from front to back).

pinkpanther22 · 11-28-2004, 08:49 PM

unfortunately theey arent very good quality.

3WishesDun · 11-29-2004, 11:12 AM

You cannot fix a twisted tree. I agree from above the saddle looks severely twisted. My saddle fitter (who is also a certified equine massage therapist) told me that an ill fitting saddle creates pressure points, restricting flood flow and causes damage in as little as twenty minutes of riding. Its really unsafe for the horse and unsafe for the rider--twisted saddles cause pain, which in turn could cause the horse to act up and unseat the rider from what is already an unbalanced platform. Its not worth it. Not even for occassional riding.

11-28-2004, 05:47 PM	#13
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	For one, good quality leather would not sell for that cheap and for two, you can tell by looking at it, it has a rough paper looking quality to it. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

11-28-2004, 05:58 PM	#15
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	If the tree IS twisted, it can create pressure points on the spine and cause a sore back. The saddle if not going to tear and be unsafe, it's just not the best quality. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

11-28-2004, 08:35 PM	#17
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	You know, I really dont know. For what it's worth, I would purchase "good quality" tack when your starting out, that way you have something that is going to last for you, and as long as you take care of it, you will have a very good quality saddle forever. It sounds expensive in the begining, but it's worth it. I really dont think it would be worth fixing a twisted tree on a $60.00 Saddle...but thats just me. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

11-29-2004, 11:12 AM	#20
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,033 Images: 650 Blog Entries: 27	Yikes! You cannot fix a twisted tree. I agree from above the saddle looks severely twisted. My saddle fitter (who is also a certified equine massage therapist) told me that an ill fitting saddle creates pressure points, restricting flood flow and causes damage in as little as twenty minutes of riding. Its really unsafe for the horse and unsafe for the rider--twisted saddles cause pain, which in turn could cause the horse to act up and unseat the rider from what is already an unbalanced platform. Its not worth it. Not even for occassional riding. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost SCHWEELS, BABY, SCHWEELS!

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11-28-2004, 05:45 PM	#11
candystand5585 Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: pa Posts: 264 Images: 12	I'm just wondering i dont know much about saddles but how can you tell if its indian leather or not?

11-28-2004, 05:53 PM	#14
candystand5585 Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: pa Posts: 264 Images: 12	oh ok thanks again... do you think it would tear easily? like be dangerous to ride in sry for all the questions

11-28-2004, 06:02 PM	#16
candystand5585 Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: pa Posts: 264 Images: 12	can you fix a twisted tree? sry again for the questions but im deff learning what to look for and what isnt good so your being very helpful!

11-28-2004, 08:42 PM	#18
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,584 Images: 1283	You can tell from the top view pic that the tree is very twisted. If you can see it by just looking, it's horrible. The left side of the saddle is longer than the right side (from front to back).

11-28-2004, 08:49 PM	#19
pinkpanther22 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: people call it cowtown usa but there isnt much cows anymore!!! Posts: 251	unfortunately theey arent very good quality.