Posted 2014-05-15 9:55 PM Subject: calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
My husband's calf horse has high withers and I want to get him a saddle but everything is too wide for him. What have y'all had luck with? We can't be the only people with a run bred calf horse.
Posted 2014-05-16 12:54 AM Subject: RE: calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
Money Eating Baggage Owner
Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix
We've got a Stoney roping saddle that fits my high withered horse with the dip behind the shoulder. But that's not very helpful because there aren't that many out there unless you drop some dough.
Posted 2014-05-16 11:06 AM Subject: RE: calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
I'm doing it!!
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My hubby's cow/running bred calf horse has high withers, He took his horse to David Barnes Saddlery in Wortham TX had one custom made to fit him. fit him great, and what a high quality and beautiful saddle he makes. Takes a while to get one because he hand makes them.
Posted 2014-05-16 11:28 AM Subject: RE: calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
I was afraid that is what people were going to say. He wants to get one custom made at the local tack shop but I know him and he will want to trade it in a couple years and I don't want to lose our butt on a saddle. I want him to get a used martin or double j but we can't find a fit. Guess I will just have to give up and get what his horse needs. At least he is worth the trouble.
Posted 2014-05-16 11:50 AM Subject: RE: calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
Googly Goo
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Hollywood Hic - 2014-05-16 11:28 AM I was afraid that is what people were going to say. He wants to get one custom made at the local tack shop but I know him and he will want to trade it in a couple years and I don't want to lose our butt on a saddle. I want him to get a used martin or double j but we can't find a fit. Guess I will just have to give up and get what his horse needs. At least he is worth the trouble.
If it's a nice horse, I'd definitely get one made. If it's a reputable shop, you won't lose money on it.
calling all ropers need help with fitting a calf saddle
