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Made my first run in a Caldwell
rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-19 7:35 PM
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 Wow, I am in love.  I have one on order that will be here in Sept/Oct.  I came across a nice used one that fit my other horse.  I had nice saddles, or thought I did, but wow, this Caldwell feels soooo good. Can't wait for my other one to get here.
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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2014-08-19 7:59 PM
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rodeomom3 - 2014-08-19 7:35 PM  Wow, I am in love.  I have one on order that will be here in Sept/Oct.  I came across a nice used one that fit my other horse.  I had nice saddles, or thought I did, but wow, this Caldwell feels soooo good. Can't wait for my other one to get here.

  
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Kaycee
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2014-08-19 8:17 PM
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Uh oh, we have another addict!  

They are the best.  I am waiting on a Rocket but won't get it till around Christmas, but it will be worth the wait.  I have a rocket but my hiney is a bit too big for it  but fits my mares perfectly.  I can't make runs in it because it throws me forward so I have been running in my TG which fits me and fits my main mare fairly well.  
If you haven't posted a pic of your new(new to you) Caldwell, get to postin!  We want to see it! 
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Nicole.Noelle
Reg. May 2012
Posted 2014-08-19 8:34 PM
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I rode for the first time ever in a Caldwell a few days ago and ohmygosh! I wish i could afford one! =( I ride a Martin now and had a Mcrae before it and thought they were great but now they pale in comparison to the Caldwell. It usually takes me a minute to get used to a new saddle but I was instantly comfortable in it. I guess i'll have to start saving up.
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Reg. Mar 2005
Posted 2014-08-19 8:38 PM
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Yay!!!! Gosh I hope I don't regret my saddle purchase choice… yours sounds awesome!
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Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2014-08-19 8:44 PM
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Oooooo I can't wait for mine to get here!!! I talked my hubby into getting me one as a "push present"! It should be here in the first bit of October, just in time for me to get cleared to start riding again!!!

Post pics of yours!!
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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-19 9:01 PM
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 It is the paisley design, the same saddle on have on order, a little less fancy.  I wasn't crazy about having 2 saddles with the same design but it was the right tree and seat size, only 1 year old.   Plus I didn't want to wait 7 months for a new one.
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Reg. Feb 2012
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rodeomom3 - 2014-08-19 9:01 PM

 It is the paisley design, the same saddle on have on order, a little less fancy.  I wasn't crazy about having 2 saddles with the same design but it was the right tree and seat size, only 1 year old.   Plus I didn't want to wait 7 months for a new one.

Oh that is such a beautiful tooling!
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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2014-08-19 10:00 PM
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rodeomom3 - 2014-08-19 9:01 PM  It is the paisley design, the same saddle on have on order, a little less fancy.  I wasn't crazy about having 2 saddles with the same design but it was the right tree and seat size, only 1 year old.   Plus I didn't want to wait 7 months for a new one.

I'll show you mine if you show me your's. 
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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-20 6:22 AM
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Reg. Oct 2006
Posted 2014-08-20 6:29 AM
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I love how Caldwells ride.  Congrats new saddles that fit are so exciting!!!!! 
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Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-20 7:40 AM
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I like Caldwells too, but I bought one that was hardly used last year, and this spring I was making a run and the fender just ripped completely in half. I know of another person that has happened to, and in that case the saddle was brand new, right out of the box. He had to kick and scream to get the fenders replaced, so by the time they finally agreed, he just sent it back and got a refund. It's too bad because I love how they ride.
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Reg. May 2007
Posted 2014-08-20 11:30 AM
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I know we love ours.  I can't believe the difference it does make, but it does.   
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Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2014-08-20 11:36 AM
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rodeomom3 - 2014-08-20 6:22 AM  

Now thats really pretty, you did good.. 
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Reg. Nov 2006
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What tree does it have? Mine is the pro max, and here it is...  



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TheOldGrayMare
Reg. Nov 2009
Posted 2014-08-20 12:12 PM
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This is my ProMax I bought brand new about 2 years ago. I have since darkened it just a tad to my liking. STILL haven't put the conchos I want on it. But, I love way it rides and I'm in love with the tooling pattern.


This is a Rocket I bought used recently. I need to get it cleaned up. But for the price, I don't mind that it's well used. 

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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-20 12:21 PM
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HotbearLVR - 2014-08-20 7:40 AM I like Caldwells too, but I bought one that was hardly used last year, and this spring I was making a run and the fender just ripped completely in half. I know of another person that has happened to, and in that case the saddle was brand new, right out of the box. He had to kick and scream to get the fenders replaced, so by the time they finally agreed, he just sent it back and got a refund. It's too bad because I love how they ride.

 Well that is disappointing to hear.
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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-20 12:24 PM
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 Mine is a rocket, the one on order is an ultra rocket.   I took two of my horses to College Station  last year when they were at the Diamonds and Dirt and had them fitted.   I wasn't crazy about the horse I bought the used one for so I didn't take him.  I have since come to love running him and decided he needed a Caldwell too.  I sent them pictures to figure out the tree.  It seems to fit him well.
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Reg. Jun 2011
Posted 2014-08-20 1:02 PM
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What is it about this saddle that you all love? When you say 'I love the ride', do you like the way you sit in it? Does this saddle 'feel' deeper than it looks? I'm intrigued!!!
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Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2014-08-20 7:15 PM
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-20 1:02 PM

What is it about this saddle that you all love? When you say 'I love the ride', do you like the way you sit in it? Does this saddle 'feel' deeper than it looks? I'm intrigued!!!

Was a die hard no I'm not going to try it but when I did OMG I love mine. It just fits you like a glove from the very first time you sit in it. so comfy, deep seat holds you in better (I thought my other saddle had a deep seat) Once you try it you will love it!
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Kaycee
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2014-08-20 10:16 PM
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-20 1:02 PM What is it about this saddle that you all love? When you say 'I love the ride', do you like the way you sit in it? Does this saddle 'feel' deeper than it looks? I'm intrigued!!!

They sit you in the sweet spot more than any other saddle I have ever ridden.  They don't all fit deep but they are completely balanced.   
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OldSchoolCowgirl
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2014-08-21 1:02 AM
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Can someone explain the differences in the models of the Caldwell barrel saddles to me? I read their website but it was a little hard to figure out. I am going from an old "bear trap" saddle so what would be the best one for me?
Thanks!
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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-21 6:03 AM
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OldSchoolCowgirl - 2014-08-21 1:02 AM Can someone explain the differences in the models of the Caldwell barrel saddles to me? I read their website but it was a little hard to figure out. I am going from an old "bear trap" saddle so what would be the best one for me? Thanks!
 They can adjust the rise of the saddle, how high the front of the seat of the saddle rises, to make a deeper seat that cups you in.   I am a 3D rider and bought a treeless for my big powerful horses.   I liked the security of it but not how trapped I felt in it.   I have Double J saddles but would get thrown forward, that doesn't happen in the Caldwells.  It sits different, as Kaycee described, it puts you where you need to be, especially for me not being as experienced a rider.

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TheOldGrayMare
Reg. Nov 2009
Posted 2014-08-21 7:53 AM
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-20 11:02 AM What is it about this saddle that you all love? When you say 'I love the ride', do you like the way you sit in it? Does this saddle 'feel' deeper than it looks? I'm intrigued!!!
Even though most of my Caldwell's I've bought have been used, the seat just conforms to you butt like it was meant for YOUR butt. And really that's just the selfish part...the real deal is their trees fit horses like no other I have seen and I have owned or tried about every big name saddle brand you can think of.  I used to be in a treeless and when I gotten a new horse quite a few years ago and he had started bucking with the treeless (Before a person would even get on) and then I got him a Caldwell and literally never bucked again. 

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OldSchoolCowgirl - 2014-08-21 1:02 AM Can someone explain the differences in the models of the Caldwell barrel saddles to me? I read their website but it was a little hard to figure out. I am going from an old "bear trap" saddle so what would be the best one for me? Thanks!
 They can adjust the rise of the saddle, how high the front of the seat of the saddle rises, to make a deeper seat that cups you in.   I am a 3D rider and bought a treeless for my big powerful horses.   I liked the security of it but not how trapped I felt in it.   I have Double J saddles but would get thrown forward, that doesn't happen in the Caldwells.  It sits different, as Kaycee described, it puts you where you need to be, especially for me not being as experienced a rider.

When you say they can adjust the rise of the saddle, do you mean the height of the pommel? Or like the actual seat part..where as some saddles are very 'flat' in that area/middle (kind of like some of the Double J's, and some have a incline into the pommel.. Just trying to get an idea.
I also ride a treeless right now and like the security of it but cant seem to 'get up' out of it when I need to. The seats in a treeless is very flat which I think gives you more of a 'secure' feel also, where as a lot of tree'd saddles have a very steep incline into the pommel to sit you back on your pockets but I tend to feel like I am actually coming up out of the back of saddles like that.
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Posted 2014-08-21 8:43 AM
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I love my Caldwell and everyone has done such a good job of describing how they feel and sit. 
Just wanted to add that Charon started out riding English.  She has incorporated a lot of what is good about the English saddles into their saddles.  I think her knowledge of the English saddle is what sets their saddles apart.
They are just special.

 
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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2014-08-21 9:10 AM
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-21 8:18 AM
rodeomom3 - 2014-08-21 7:03 AM
OldSchoolCowgirl - 2014-08-21 1:02 AM Can someone explain the differences in the models of the Caldwell barrel saddles to me? I read their website but it was a little hard to figure out. I am going from an old "bear trap" saddle so what would be the best one for me? Thanks!
 They can adjust the rise of the saddle, how high the front of the seat of the saddle rises, to make a deeper seat that cups you in.   I am a 3D rider and bought a treeless for my big powerful horses.   I liked the security of it but not how trapped I felt in it.   I have Double J saddles but would get thrown forward, that doesn't happen in the Caldwells.  It sits different, as Kaycee described, it puts you where you need to be, especially for me not being as experienced a rider.
When you say they can adjust the rise of the saddle, do you mean the height of the pommel? Or like the actual seat part..where as some saddles are very 'flat' in that area/middle (kind of like some of the Double J's, and some have a incline into the pommel.. Just trying to get an idea. I also ride a treeless right now and like the security of it but cant seem to 'get up' out of it when I need to. The seats in a treeless is very flat which I think gives you more of a 'secure' feel also, where as a lot of tree'd saddles have a very steep incline into the pommel to sit you back on your pockets but I tend to feel like I am actually coming up out of the back of saddles like that.

They can adjust the incline of the seat towards the pommel. You can it relatively flat or a high rise. The cantle is taller then most saddles.   The post about the tree is an excellent point too.  Just stepping up on it feels different, it sits on the horses back different.  I did not feel as behind on my horses when leaving the barrels.
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Southtxponygirl
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Posted 2014-08-21 9:16 AM
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-21 8:18 AM
rodeomom3 - 2014-08-21 7:03 AM
OldSchoolCowgirl - 2014-08-21 1:02 AM Can someone explain the differences in the models of the Caldwell barrel saddles to me? I read their website but it was a little hard to figure out. I am going from an old "bear trap" saddle so what would be the best one for me? Thanks!
 They can adjust the rise of the saddle, how high the front of the seat of the saddle rises, to make a deeper seat that cups you in.   I am a 3D rider and bought a treeless for my big powerful horses.   I liked the security of it but not how trapped I felt in it.   I have Double J saddles but would get thrown forward, that doesn't happen in the Caldwells.  It sits different, as Kaycee described, it puts you where you need to be, especially for me not being as experienced a rider.
When you say they can adjust the rise of the saddle, do you mean the height of the pommel? Or like the actual seat part..where as some saddles are very 'flat' in that area/middle (kind of like some of the Double J's, and some have a incline into the pommel.. Just trying to get an idea. I also ride a treeless right now and like the security of it but cant seem to 'get up' out of it when I need to. The seats in a treeless is very flat which I think gives you more of a 'secure' feel also, where as a lot of tree'd saddles have a very steep incline into the pommel to sit you back on your pockets but I tend to feel like I am actually coming up out of the back of saddles like that.

Shes talking about the rise of the seat, you can have it padded up front for more of a deeper and secure seat that makes it a bit tighter fit. I like mine with the flatter seat not much rise in the seat, I dont like the built up seats some do but I dont. Love my Caldwell hard to explain how they feel you have to ride in one to see how it feels and the fit on my horse is really nice, just a good fit if you find the right tree that they need.
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Reg. Nov 2006
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And another thing that I really like about my Caldwell I have more contact with my horse, I feel like I'm sitting right on him, not on top like being perch. I hope that made any sense to you guys. LOL..  

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Posted 2014-08-21 9:57 AM
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I have been wanting to try one for so long but havent been able to find one here in Utah. If anyone knows of someone here and would let me know that would be great. TIA :
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Rustynailfl - 2014-08-20 1:02 PM What is it about this saddle that you all love? When you say 'I love the ride', do you like the way you sit in it? Does this saddle 'feel' deeper than it looks? I'm intrigued!!!

If a saddle balances you well in the middle of the horse, then you don't NEED a tall cantle to hold you in. In fact, a taller cantle can push you forward. Not saying that happens with every tall cantle, etc, just that you don't necessarily need the taller cantle. I prefer a lower cantle. 
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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-21 9:40 AM And another think that I really like about my Caldwell I have more contact with my horse, I feel like I'm sitting right on him, not on top like being perch. I hope that made any sense to you guys. LOL..  

This is the best way to describe it. 
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rodeomom3 - 2014-08-21 10:35 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-21 9:40 AM And another think that I really like about my Caldwell I have more contact with my horse, I feel like I'm sitting right on him, not on top like being perch. I hope that made any sense to you guys. LOL..  
This is the best way to describe it. 

I'm glad that you got what I was trying to say,lol.. I ment to say thing not think, lol... 
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3turns - 2014-08-21 7:57 AM I have been wanting to try one for so long but havent been able to find one here in Utah. If anyone knows of someone here and would let me know that would be great. TIA :

Kelli Tolbert rides in one

 
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Reg. Nov 2008
Posted 2014-08-21 11:54 AM
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I recently tried a BB's Caldwell Pro Max.  I instantly fell in love with it as did my mom.  I felt secure, but not trapped and I really like where it put my legs.  Her sister has a Rocket and I'm gonna try it out too, because the Pro Max was too flat and wide for my mare.  Guess I better start saving now so when I see a used one I can hopefully buy it.
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Reg. Nov 2008
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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-20 11:40 AM What tree does it have? Mine is the pro max, and here it is...  
Is this the red oiled?  I have an ultra rocket on order for the heavy oiled but I am debating calling and getting the red instead.  Do you find it slick without any roughout? 

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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-20 11:40 AM What tree does it have? Mine is the pro max, and here it is...  
Is this the red oiled?  I have an ultra rocket on order for the heavy oiled but I am debating calling and getting the red instead.  Do you find it slick without any roughout? 

I bought it used a few months back so I really cant tell you what color it is, I liked the way it looked and had the right tree and seat for me so I bought it, but if I were guessing I would say the red oiled, if you want you can use my picture and ask them. I need to go on their website and see what color leather they have to offer. Its not slick at all, the seat is the sticky elk and the rest of the leather is rubbed down with the Blackrock leather conditioner and not slick at all, the seat is the key...You stay when you sit down in this saddle. 
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I have a Caldwell and I agree with the above statements. Unfortunately my horse out grew my Pro Racer and I bought a treeless to get me through and if I ever get him back in shape, I will probably try the Performance saddles. Many Caldwell saddle lovers have gone over to them and they all rave about them. 
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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-20 11:40 AM What tree does it have? Mine is the pro max, and here it is...  
Is this the red oiled?  I have an ultra rocket on order for the heavy oiled but I am debating calling and getting the red instead.  Do you find it slick without any roughout? 

 I do have one Caldwell with roughout now, but before had 2 and neither have any roughout on them. I prefer the smooth or tooled leather. I don't think they are any more slick than the roughout.
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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-20 11:40 AM What tree does it have? Mine is the pro max, and here it is...  
Is this the red oiled?  I have an ultra rocket on order for the heavy oiled but I am debating calling and getting the red instead.  Do you find it slick without any roughout? 

Yes that is red oil on her's.   
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Southtxponygirl - 2014-08-21 9:40 AM And another thing that I really like about my Caldwell I have more contact with my horse, I feel like I'm sitting right on him, not on top like being perch. I hope that made any sense to you guys. LOL..  
To elaborate on this, I have a friend who talked to Charon and she explained that the lowest point of the tree is slightly more forward than other trees.  The result is your legs and seat feel just like they do when you ride bareback. When I heard that I thought yes, that is exaclty what it feels like to me, the saddle feels like it wraps around your horse and so your legs wrap around the horse too.  I am a 3D rider and I have more balance and little or no bouncing around.  I just might move up to the 2D, lol.

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Nevertooold - 2014-08-21 12:49 PM

I have a Caldwell and I agree with the above statements. Unfortunately my horse out grew my Pro Racer and I bought a treeless to get me through and if I ever get him back in shape, I will probably try the Performance saddles. Many Caldwell saddle lovers have gone over to them and they all rave about them. 

I have a Performance Saddle and I love it feels just like a Caldwell to me! The customer service is great to!
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mscanchaser - 2014-08-27 7:33 AM
Nevertooold - 2014-08-21 12:49 PM I have a Caldwell and I agree with the above statements. Unfortunately my horse out grew my Pro Racer and I bought a treeless to get me through and if I ever get him back in shape, I will probably try the Performance saddles. Many Caldwell saddle lovers have gone over to them and they all rave about them. 
I have a Performance Saddle and I love it feels just like a Caldwell to me! The customer service is great to!

I was not impressed with the H3/PSC saddles. A local friend is a dealer for them, so I went over to his place to check them out. They have the same "look" as a Caldwell, but I did not feel like they compare to the Caldwell in terms of fit, how they ride, leather quality. Not especially since their base price is $2800 & Caldwell's is $3150. I would rather spring the extra $350 for the real deal.

Now I know some people love them and that's great...but they are not for me.
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So where's a good place to find used Caldwells and how do I know which style and size I would need???
 
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turn3nhome - 2014-08-28 10:34 AM So where's a good place to find used Caldwells and how do I know which style and size I would need???

 

Hard to find used. What I did as far as trees was put a post on  here actually about 6 years ago to see if I could meet up with some BB's at the BBR finals and try their trees to see which one I needed. Then the search was on. Just be careful, it is an addiction to which there is no cure. I believe in fit first for my horse and their trees are not the cookie cutter south texas trees that 90% of saddle makers use. Then add on the buttery leather and the advanced fit of rider position---- OMG!!  
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TurnLane - 2014-08-28 10:40 AM
turn3nhome - 2014-08-28 10:34 AM So where's a good place to find used Caldwells and how do I know which style and size I would need???

 
Hard to find used. What I did as far as trees was put a post on  here actually about 6 years ago to see if I could meet up with some BB's at the BBR finals and try their trees to see which one I needed. Then the search was on. Just be careful, it is an addiction to which there is no cure. I believe in fit first for my horse and their trees are not the cookie cutter south texas trees that 90% of saddle makers use. Then add on the buttery leather and the advanced fit of rider position---- OMG!!  

THIS!  You need to be able to try some different tree sizes.  If you are close to NE/E Texas you are welcome to try any of mine.  And some do come up from time to time on here but they get sold quickly.  The other good thing about them is that they hold their value.  
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I ride in a Caldwell TG with the high rise seat....I bought it used from a BB in California several years ago....I had ridden in SG's Caldwell and it got me hooked...it's close contact and has a very balanced feel to the seat...Love it!
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Well, my boy is wide in the wither area so I would have to have something that fit wide, mutton type horses.  I do not have a very good seat so the sticky elk sounds good!!  Anywhere I can read up on what the different types fit??? 
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http://www.caldwellsaddle.com/index.html/frameset.htm 
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 Sounds like my 2. Talked to Charon  for about an hour and she recommended the Ultra rocket or Maxed Out.
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Those of you who have custom ordered one:  What % did you have to put down to start your order?   Or was it 100%?  My gelding still has some atrophy to "fix" that we are working on with a Crown C, but it's always been a dream of mine to have a Caldwell.... maybe if I start saving up now and can get him fitted at the BBR finals in April I can get my hands on one!
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I think Caldwells and PSC's are both nice.

However, I have never been treated so poorly or gotten worse customer service than when I tried to design/purchase a custom Caldwell. Honestly, the most awful buying experience of my life...

On the contrary, they were lovely as can be at PSC and I love my saddle. Plan on ordering another shortly.
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Do you have contact info for PSC? 
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TheOldGrayMare - 2014-08-27 9:53 AM
mscanchaser - 2014-08-27 7:33 AM
Nevertooold - 2014-08-21 12:49 PM I have a Caldwell and I agree with the above statements. Unfortunately my horse out grew my Pro Racer and I bought a treeless to get me through and if I ever get him back in shape, I will probably try the Performance saddles. Many Caldwell saddle lovers have gone over to them and they all rave about them. 
I have a Performance Saddle and I love it feels just like a Caldwell to me! The customer service is great to!
I was not impressed with the H3/PSC saddles. A local friend is a dealer for them, so I went over to his place to check them out. They have the same "look" as a Caldwell, but I did not feel like they compare to the Caldwell in terms of fit, how they ride, leather quality. Not especially since their base price is $2800 & Caldwell's is $3150. I would rather spring the extra $350 for the real deal.



Now I know some people love them and that's great...but they are not for me.

The price of the H3 USED to be reasonable. I think the first year they started you could get a base saddle for $1800 and then WHAM they skyrocketed the prices.and within a year or so added $1000 onto that base price.  I know one dealer that no longer carries them partially because of that. 
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luvinrunnin - 2014-08-30 8:28 AM
TheOldGrayMare - 2014-08-27 9:53 AM
mscanchaser - 2014-08-27 7:33 AM
Nevertooold - 2014-08-21 12:49 PM I have a Caldwell and I agree with the above statements. Unfortunately my horse out grew my Pro Racer and I bought a treeless to get me through and if I ever get him back in shape, I will probably try the Performance saddles. Many Caldwell saddle lovers have gone over to them and they all rave about them. 
I have a Performance Saddle and I love it feels just like a Caldwell to me! The customer service is great to!
I was not impressed with the H3/PSC saddles. A local friend is a dealer for them, so I went over to his place to check them out. They have the same "look" as a Caldwell, but I did not feel like they compare to the Caldwell in terms of fit, how they ride, leather quality. Not especially since their base price is $2800 & Caldwell's is $3150. I would rather spring the extra $350 for the real deal.



Now I know some people love them and that's great...but they are not for me.
The price of the H3 USED to be reasonable. I think the first year they started you could get a base saddle for $1800 and then WHAM they skyrocketed the prices.and within a year or so added $1000 onto that base price.  I know one dealer that no longer carries them partially because of that. 

After riding in my Caldwell, I dont think any other saddle could compare to it. I love it, some day I will get another one to have for my other gelding if I get to riding like I used to.  
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Longneck - 2014-08-29 9:49 AM Those of you who have custom ordered one:  What % did you have to put down to start your order?   Or was it 100%?  My gelding still has some atrophy to "fix" that we are working on with a Crown C, but it's always been a dream of mine to have a Caldwell.... maybe if I start saving up now and can get him fitted at the BBR finals in April I can get my hands on one!
I am ordering my 3rd custom from them and it seems like everytime they have asked for $500.  I think.... I traded a TG for my new Rocket so I, obviously, did not have to put anything down. 

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