cecollins0811 - 2014-08-17 7:53 PM Don't forget to look at Double J cutting saddles. I'm in love with three of them

Herbie - 2014-08-17 9:13 PM  I have two of the Jeff Smith cutters, also have an older Rickey Green cutter, and used to have a Joey Jemison cutter. I traded the Joey to get the Jeff Smith. The trick with the cutters is to be sure you get one with an in skirt rigging. I love my Jeff Smiths, how they fit my horse, and how they ride....nice and balanced. Mine are both single skirted and look like a barrel saddle but still ride like a hard seat cutter with a nice deep pocket. Great quality as any of the top name barrel saddles or cutting saddles as well. I can't post a pic from my iPad, but can email or text you one if you'd like to send me your phone number or email via pm.

Nevertooold - 2014-08-17 8:50 PM

Hollywood's Fan runs in a Clinton Anderson saddle. 

Herbie - 2014-08-17 9:13 PM

 I have two of the Jeff Smith cutters, also have an older Rickey Green cutter, and used to have a Joey Jemison cutter. I traded the Joey to get the Jeff Smith. The trick with the cutters is to be sure you get one with an in skirt rigging. I love my Jeff Smiths, how they fit my horse, and how they ride....nice and balanced. Mine are both single skirted and look like a barrel saddle but still ride like a hard seat cutter with a nice deep pocket. Great quality as any of the top name barrel saddles or cutting saddles as well. I can't post a pic from my iPad, but can email or text you one if you'd like to send me your phone number or email via pm.

Herbie - 2014-08-18 10:46 AM As far as the inskirt rigging, it just is a closer contact feel and less bulk under your leg.  There is no need for a barrel saddle to be full double rigged IMO.  The in skirt rigging is a must for me, and I think you'll agree if you ride one that is and isn't.  



Here is a picture for those who are interested in seeing these saddles.  I have ridden Caldwells, Coats, Shilohs, and everything in between and the quality of these saddles is comparable to that of a Coats or Caldwell without a doubt.   

Herbie - 2014-08-18 10:46 AM As far as the inskirt rigging, it just is a closer contact feel and less bulk under your leg.  There is no need for a barrel saddle to be full double rigged IMO.  The in skirt rigging is a must for me, and I think you'll agree if you ride one that is and isn't.  



Here is a picture for those who are interested in seeing these saddles.  I have ridden Caldwells, Coats, Shilohs, and everything in between and the quality of these saddles is comparable to that of a Coats or Caldwell without a doubt.   

Cindy Hamilton - 2014-08-18 4:31 PM Nice saddle, I love the rigging...I wish mine was like that, I'd probably keep it and run in it, but you are so right about the rigging...I have a brand new Jeff Smith cutter with the double rigging, but of course, I never planned on barrel racing in it...now that I have a new barrel horse, I'm trying to decide what saddle feels best on him...The Jeff Smith is such a nice saddle, but it has a 15" deep seat, which is way too big for me to run in, plus because of the double rigging, you can't really feel your horse under you, and it sits wide to me, so, as nice as it is, it has to go.



I ride with short stirrups and I like to be up against the swells, so bigger saddles feel like they set me back too far, and that's the feel I got from the Jeff Smith cutter....so I like a smaller seat.....thinking of trying a Coats...





 

Herbie - 2014-08-18 10:46 AM

As far as the inskirt rigging, it just is a closer contact feel and less bulk under your leg.  There is no need for a barrel saddle to be full double rigged IMO.  The in skirt rigging is a must for me, and I think you'll agree if you ride one that is and isn't.  

Here is a picture for those who are interested in seeing these saddles.  I have ridden Caldwells, Coats, Shilohs, and everything in between and the quality of these saddles is comparable to that of a Coats or Caldwell without a doubt.   

TurnLane - 2014-08-18 2:42 PM


I LOVE LOVE LOVE this saddle!! 

HotbearLVR - 2014-08-18 10:45 PM Carol (Hollywood's fan) likes riding cutting saddles. She just bought a Ricky Green that she had made and she especially likes riding the young colts in them. She thinks people generally buy saddles that are too small. Personally, I have realized she's right. I really like how they keep you sitting back with legs forward. The Clinton Anderson saddles aren't really cutting saddles, but they are so comfortable. From the moment I rode in one I was hooked. I think they are a little ugly, but that went away within a few days, once I realized how good they feel. Now, I have stolen one of hers and have a trailer full of Stoneys and a Caldwell with a fender that just tore in half while I was making a run. I still like my Stoneys but they seem too small now! LOL

Herbie - 2014-08-19 10:59 AM I called the saddle shop this morning and asked about the possibility of them building a demo saddle for those of you who are wanting to try these saddles and the lady that answered the phone said they wouldn't do that due to if a saddle is returned that they have to discount it, which I understand kind of.  

I also mentioned that IF they would be willing to lend me a used saddle to ride, I would be willing to send mine out as a demo to help them, and you all, try the saddles.  She was going to talk to Jeff and see.  He wasn't in and won't be until next week. 

They often have barrel races at the arena where the shop is, so if I get down there, I will talk with Jeff further myself.  He's alot easier to work with and is willing to think outside the box. 

I'm trying to get them to build one demo saddle to send out like Crown C does.  I think it would be a great selling tool for them, but sounds like the saddle shop is busy enough and increasing sales isn't a high priority.....IDK. 

Herbie - 2014-08-18 4:48 PM CH....you need to try this saddle before you buy anything.  You're in OK, right? 

RaNdI sUe - 2014-08-19 11:28 AM


Herbie, I think that is a fantastic idea, and one that Jeff would be open to I would think.  Although mine is not a cutter mine is the Mary Walker edition saddle, this is my second and newest Jeff Smith saddle, and I LOVE it. 

This is the first saddle in five years that my husband and I both like.  You have a good seat, but are not trapped at all. 

Edited to say this is the first time it had been on a horse, and my horse wouldn't stop eating grass while I was attempting to take a picture.

Cindy Hamilton - 2014-08-19 11:51 AM Yes, I'm in Shawnee.....if my LQ is done in my trailer by the Jud Little barrel bash, I'll be taking my horse down there...are you going?  I'd love to try it...I have 3 barrel saddles besides the Jeff Smith cutter, and I'll probably end up running in my Caldwell...Let me know if you will be in Ardmore in Sept...

Herbie - 2014-08-19 10:59 AM I called the saddle shop this morning and asked about the possibility of them building a demo saddle for those of you who are wanting to try these saddles and the lady that answered the phone said they wouldn't do that due to if a saddle is returned that they have to discount it, which I understand kind of.  



I also mentioned that IF they would be willing to lend me a used saddle to ride, I would be willing to send mine out as a demo to help them, and you all, try the saddles.  She was going to talk to Jeff and see.  He wasn't in and won't be until next week. 



They often have barrel races at the arena where the shop is, so if I get down there, I will talk with Jeff further myself.  He's alot easier to work with and is willing to think outside the box. 



I'm trying to get them to build one demo saddle to send out like Crown C does.  I think it would be a great selling tool for them, but sounds like the saddle shop is busy enough and increasing sales isn't a high priority.....IDK. 

Nevertooold - 2014-08-19 3:09 PM I would never send a saddle out just for someone to try it. I've seen first hand how some come back and it's not pretty. JMHO You are way too generous..LOL 

nuevocowgirl - 2014-08-17 10:30 PM Dusty Barrett just made me one on a BW modified tree. Can't wait to get it! He was great to work with! I also heard that Shiloh was going to come out with one on a BW tree.

roanrider - 2014-08-19 7:32 PM If you ride in a 14.5-14.75" Caldwell would you ride in the same type cutting saddle? If not what would you suggest?

luvinrunnin - 2014-08-19 7:52 PM  oI really like your saddle Herbie! I'm in SE Ga though and not sure if anyone here has one I can try.

RaNdI sUe - 2014-08-19 11:28 AM

Herbie, I think that is a fantastic idea, and one that Jeff would be open to I would think.  Although mine is not a cutter mine is the Mary Walker edition saddle, this is my second and newest Jeff Smith saddle, and I LOVE it. 



This is the first saddle in five years that my husband and I both like.  You have a good seat, but are not trapped at all. 



Edited to say this is the first time it had been on a horse, and my horse wouldn't stop eating grass while I was attempting to take a picture.

Herbie - 2014-08-20 10:46 AM


I can ride anything from a 14 - 15" barrel saddle depending on what it is and how it's set up.  Both of my Caldwell's were 14.75.  My cutting saddle is a 15" and I think it fits me nicely.  I think it just depends on how each saddle is set up, fenders hung, ground seat, etc that determines the seat size.  My Ed Wright had a 14" seat in it and I was fine in it, but it didn't have any ground seat or rise.  My Contenders were 14.5", but had more pommel and cantle, so I felt I needed a bit more room.  Does that make sense?  Probably didn't answer your question at all, but i'd say you'll ride about the same size in this saddle as you would a Caldwell. 

cavyrunsbarrels - 2014-08-20 12:19 PM  Hubba hubba that is a fiiiiiine saddle!