Location: The Lone Star State (Southeast, near the Gulf)
Our son is learning to ride and needs a saddle that fits him. He’s riding a full size horse, 15.1 - 15.2 hands. We don’t want to spend a lot on an initial saddle until we know he wants to continue, so can anyone point me in the right direction? Please! I’ve looked online & a lot of saddles seem to be made for ponies.
Posted 2018-07-06 3:51 PM (#7401705 - in reply to #7401699) Subject: RE: Youth western saddle - HELP!
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Posts: 122 Location: Montgomery TX
15 or so years ago - we bought my sons a small black synthetic saddle for $125 - it's still going strong - I recently re-married and it is now being used for my (step) daughters, ages 4 and 10, to learn to ride. It is very light weight and easy for the 10 year old to handle. Personally I think it's been a great investment til they are ready for something bigger, especially since they grow out of them so fast.
Posted 2018-07-06 11:44 PM (#7401744 - in reply to #7401705) Subject: RE: Youth western saddle - HELP!
The Great Dane
Location: The Lone Star State (Southeast, near the Gulf)
bten - 2018-07-06 3:51 PM 15 or so years ago - we bought my sons a small black synthetic saddle for $125 - it's still going strong - I recently re-married and it is now being used for my (step) daughters, ages 4 and 10, to learn to ride. It is very light weight and easy for the 10 year old to handle. Personally I think it's been a great investment til they are ready for something bigger, especially since they grow out of them so fast.
Do you know the brand? I’ve been looking at synthetic saddles & like the price points in the event he doesn’t want to ride too much after awhile.
Posted 2018-07-10 8:09 AM (#7401939 - in reply to #7401744) Subject: RE: Youth western saddle - HELP!
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Posts: 122 Location: Montgomery TX
Rebecca Leigh - 2018-07-06 11:44 PM
bten - 2018-07-06 3:51 PM 15 or so years ago - we bought my sons a small black synthetic saddle for $125 - it's still going strong - I recently re-married and it is now being used for my (step) daughters, ages 4 and 10, to learn to ride. It is very light weight and easy for the 10 year old to handle. Personally I think it's been a great investment til they are ready for something bigger, especially since they grow out of them so fast.
Do you know the brand? I’ve been looking at synthetic saddles & like the price points in the event he doesn’t want to ride too much after awhile.
It does not have a brand on it anywhere. It just has silver conchos with a horse head on it. I got it from the local tack lady.
Posted 2018-07-11 11:59 AM (#7402070 - in reply to #7401939) Subject: RE: Youth western saddle - HELP!
The Great Dane
Location: The Lone Star State (Southeast, near the Gulf)
bten - 2018-07-10 8:09 AM
Rebecca Leigh - 2018-07-06 11:44 PM
bten - 2018-07-06 3:51 PM 15 or so years ago - we bought my sons a small black synthetic saddle for $125 - it's still going strong - I recently re-married and it is now being used for my (step) daughters, ages 4 and 10, to learn to ride. It is very light weight and easy for the 10 year old to handle. Personally I think it's been a great investment til they are ready for something bigger, especially since they grow out of them so fast.
Do you know the brand? I’ve been looking at synthetic saddles & like the price points in the event he doesn’t want to ride too much after awhile.
It does not have a brand on it anywhere. It just has silver conchos with a horse head on it. I got it from the local tack lady.
Posted 2018-07-14 10:02 PM (#7402401 - in reply to #7401699) Subject: RE: Youth western saddle - HELP!
Sock eating dog owner
Posts: 4454 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah
Billy Cook(sulphur Oklahoma) makes a youth saddle that has full quarter horse bars. Resale value remains the same. He makes the barrel saddle and a slick seat high back roper. If a young rider has a good saddle to remain secure they tend to ride more often and gain a lot of confidence.