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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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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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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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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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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.
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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | rodeomom3 - 2014-08-20 6:22 AM
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     Location: Desert Land | 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.

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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.
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   Location: on a horse | 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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     Location: Red Raiderland | 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 - 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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     Location: Desert Land | 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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     Location: In a happy place | 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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| 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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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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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| 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..
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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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.
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     Location: Desert Land | 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 :)
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        Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri | 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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      Location: Mississippi | 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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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | turtleaut - 2014-08-21 12:00 PM 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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                    Location: In the Hills of Texas | 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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| turtleaut - 2014-08-21 12:00 PM 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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     Location: In The Land of Cotton | turtleaut - 2014-08-21 1:00 PM 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 - 2014-08-21 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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    Location: north mississippi | 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.
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     Location: Desert Land | 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.
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        Location: The Oklahoma plains. | 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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     Location: Red Raiderland | 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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   Location: somewhere in the south | 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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| 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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              Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 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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 Texas Tenderheart
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     Location: Red Raiderland | 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.
Edited by Kaycee 2014-08-30 3:37 PM
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