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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | I should have asked before I ordered but I was excited! I've been wanting a new breast collar and head stall for Hemi and the boyfriend ok'd it for Christmas. And he for sure knows better than to not let me pick it out! I found them online and seem to be good quality. Anybody have any experience with their tack? http://www.hilason.com/products/31971/MAHOGANY+BLACK+HILASON+WESTER...
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| I know their saddles are a complete NO NO, the tack is not the best quality and the leather can be really stiff, if it's a price point you're looking at I'd go with Bar H. They tend to hold up a little better and won't break the bank. Just my Opinion. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | Tallarico - 2013-12-17 11:18 AM
I know their saddles are a complete NO NO, the tack is not the best quality and the leather can be really stiff, if it's a price point you're looking at I'd go with Bar H. They tend to hold up a little better and won't break the bank. Just my Opinion.
Thanks! It's so hard buying tack...there isn't much around here but I definitely checked out the return policy before I ordered and it will be sent back if it's not very good lol |
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| Your welcome :) I do like the vintage look of that set though :) |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | I'm hoping it turns out ok bc I love this set and I haven't really found anything like it. I like that it's pretty without all the bling |
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| I ran accross some of their saddles the other day and noticed how "good" they look for the prices. |
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Location: Where cold is the normal | The bridle maybe a bit oversized. I had a one ear show up here for bling once and the bridle cheeks were HUGE. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | ranchand153 - 2013-12-17 2:17 PM The bridle maybe a bit oversized. I had a one ear show up here for bling once and the bridle cheeks were HUGE.
Hopefully that's not the case for these. If they aren't perfect they are going back and my search is on. I am fully aware that something may be wrong or I may not get exactly what I order bc I ordered online and not personally seeing it. But it's worth a shot to try.
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Location: Kansas | Have you by any chance taken a look at madcow sets? I've seen a few in person that sparkle and look nice. |
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2013-12-17 2:34 PM
Have you by any chance taken a look at madcow sets? I've seen a few in person that sparkle and look nice.
How is the mad cow leather, I had someone tell me they were garbage.
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| Tallarico - 2013-12-17 8:18 AM I know their saddles are a complete NO NO, the tack is not the best quality and the leather can be really stiff, if it's a price point you're looking at I'd go with Bar H. They tend to hold up a little better and won't break the bank. Just my Opinion.
I definitely agree their saddles are a NO NO. Looked real nice but rode completely yuck. Put you in the wrong place. No way you could help your horse out with that saddle. I don't know about their headstalls. Once I experienced the saddle I never went there again. I'm willing to pay the price for high quality. I am having a headstall made by the local leather guy they way I want it. But I also like the stuff from doublejsaddlery.com. |
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Location: Natchitoches, La. | Well, I actually got one of those saddles for an extra and I actually like it better than my Bob Marshall. It looks better and keeps me perfect position with feet a little forward which I prefer. I think they have improved in the past couple of years. The leather and tooling on my saddle looks really good.. Everybody thinks it is a Tammy fisher .. I looked at that same breast collar after I was so pleasantly surprised with the saddle.. Hopefully when it comes in you will be happy with it.
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | LPcanchaser12 - 2013-12-17 9:45 PM Well, I actually got one of those saddles for an extra and I actually like it better than my Bob Marshall. It looks better and keeps me perfect position with feet a little forward which I prefer. I think they have improved in the past couple of years. The leather and tooling on my saddle looks really good.. Everybody thinks it is a Tammy fisher .. I looked at that same breast collar after I was so pleasantly surprised with the saddle.. Hopefully when it comes in you will be happy with it.
I will definitely post how I like it or don't when I get it. Should be here by Thursday. |
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| Going out on a limb here...I have never seen any hilason tack in person but they are not "brand name" there are tack snobs ( oh come on, we all know it's true) a saddle or bridle, whatev, doesn't have to be fancy to work. Go look at them, decide for yourself. do your homework. Personally I want to take a bob marshall apart and see what's in there, just for pure fascination. I can't offer an experienced opnion just the rebel recommendation to think for yourself and decide for yourself.  |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | horsefever - 2013-12-17 10:21 PM
Going out on a limb here...I have never seen any hilason tack in person but they are not "brand name" there are tack snobs ( oh come on, we all know it's true ) a saddle or bridle, whatev, doesn't have to be fancy to work. Go look at them, decide for yourself. do your homework. Personally I want to take a bob marshall apart and see what's in there, just for pure fascination. I can't offer an experienced opnion just the rebel recommendation to think for yourself and decide for yourself.
I sort of figured that's what might happen when I posted it. I know a lot of people that if it isn't "name brand" or well known then it's no good.
But....they might not be any good. I've heard of them before but never seen any of their work in person. I ordered this set bc it's exactly what I was looking for and for a good price. If it works out, awesome. If not, I will send it back and keep looking! Thanks ;) |
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| horsefever - 2013-12-17 10:21 PM Going out on a limb here...I have never seen any hilason tack in person but they are not "brand name" there are tack snobs ( oh come on, we all know it's true ) a saddle or bridle, whatev, doesn't have to be fancy to work. Go look at them, decide for yourself. do your homework. Personally I want to take a bob marshall apart and see what's in there, just for pure fascination. I can't offer an experienced opnion just the rebel recommendation to think for yourself and decide for yourself.
Here is a link to the patent for the Bob Marshall treeless saddles. http://www.google.sc/patents/US5018340 |
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Location: Kansas | cheryl makofka - 2013-12-17 5:02 PM hoofs_in_motion - 2013-12-17 2:34 PM Have you by any chance taken a look at madcow sets? I've seen a few in person that sparkle and look nice. How is the mad cow leather, I had someone tell me they were garbage.
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Location: Texas...where dreams come true | I have a hilason Headstall and Breastcollar had it for 3 years use it everyday just about. I have had no problems! It holds up well! |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | Here it is! I freaking love it!!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | lexyy12 - 2013-12-22 10:28 AM Here it is! I freaking love it!!
Looks really nice, now we need to see it on your horse 
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Location: Natchitoches, La. | Looks great !!!! I may just order the same set !!!
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| my friend has that exact same saddle and loves it! she has no complaints at all about it. Ill have to see if she can send me some pics sometime. |
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| your post got me looking i really like those felt wool pads they have! and theres 2 treeless saddles that look nice.. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | Soo I just went out and saddled him and put it on him just because I was that excited! Hahah. It a little stiff but doesn't feel cheap mostly just like it needs to be used. It was very easy to adjust to him. It fits him perfectly! He is so handsome and looks grown up in it! Is that possible? Oh boy i was so worried I wouldn't ljke it but I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | It's pretty without being over the top. It matches my saddle almost perfect even though the picture makes it look weird and like it doesn't. Ahh, I am so happy! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | lexyy12 - 2013-12-22 12:16 PM
Soo I just went out and saddled him and put it on him just because I was that excited! Hahah. It a little stiff but doesn't feel cheap mostly just like it needs to be used. It was very easy to adjust to him. It fits him perfectly! He is so handsome and looks grown up in it! Is that possible? Oh boy i was so worried I wouldn't ljke it but I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
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Location: Somewhere around here | LPcanchaser12 - 2013-12-17 8:45 PM
Well, I actually got one of those saddles for an extra and I actually like it better than my Bob Marshall. It looks better and keeps me perfect position with feet a little forward which I prefer. I think they have improved in the past couple of years. The leather and tooling on my saddle looks really good.. Everybody thinks it is a Tammy fisher .. I looked at that same breast collar after I was so pleasantly surprised with the saddle.. Hopefully when it comes in you will be happy with it.
First of all, I'm so happy for you that the tack wasn't cheaply made and it fits your horse! I'm always terrified of buying some tack offline.
Secondly, where did LPcanchaser12 buy your saddle? I'd love to buy a treeless saddle in the future but Hilason saddle always scared me. How long have you had your saddle? |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | RunNbarrels - 2013-12-22 6:33 PM Very nice!!!!
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