Posted 2014-10-06 4:42 PM Subject: Ranch type saddles
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I want to buy a good quality used 15 - 15.5" ranch type saddle. I've looked on tacktrader, ebay, craiglook and haven't found much. Any other websites to check out?
Posted 2014-10-06 5:03 PM Subject: RE: Ranch type saddles
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Many of the saddles I've seen have a 6.5 gullet. I know that doesn't mean a lot from saddle to saddle but do ranch/wade type saddles run wider than a typical 6.5" gullet barrel saddle?
I ride in a 14.5" barrel saddle. Thought I'd like a 15-15.5" in this type saddle. Yes or no?
Posted 2014-10-06 7:39 PM Subject: RE: Ranch type saddles
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Are you on FB? There's tons of quality cowboy / buckaroo sale pages. We have a few diffs types of slick forks, I much prefer the ray hunt tree, my husband likes wades but he ties off more I never do.
Posted 2014-10-06 7:47 PM Subject: RE: Ranch type saddles
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I got a used Crates off Craigslist when I was looking for a decent western trail/ranch saddle. Just have to wait and see, sometimes they pop up (not sure how much you are looking to spend, I know there have been newer/nicer ones as well).
I have a 14" barrel saddle (billy cook) and the crates is a 15". It fits well.