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| Getting back into barrel racing after a long break; however old age and a wore out shoulder means I can't lift saddles like I used to. After a lot of internet searching I'm not coming up with a very good selection of lightweight saddles to choose from. I'd ultimately like something under 20 lbs, lighter would be better. I'm leaning toward the Brazilian saddle, really don't know much about them and have never seen one but I sure like the sounds of 12-14 lbs! Recommendations welcomed! |
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| I'm an older rider and love my Bob Marshall treeless saddle. Light weight and it's nice to ride in. Keeps you in the saddle.  |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | I have a Corriente and it is real light.i don't think it weighs 12 pounds.its a 15 inch. I d be interested in selling it. If your in the great Lakes area. I have a bad shoulder due to a damaged disc. |
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Location: Illinois | I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
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| ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-22 11:51 AM
I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
They list the weight as 27-30 lbs, too heavy but it is a beautiful saddle. |
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Location: Illinois | Maybe some are heavier than others but there is no way mine weighs 27 lbs.. |
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| That's what's making my search confusing. I see some saddles with really short/small rounded skirts and think they must be lightweight, then the description says 28 lbs; then I look at one with big square skirts and it says 24 lbs. Granted the tree is going to make a big difference but sure makes internet shopping harder. I have a Cactus saddle, was told it was much lighter when I ordered it; however, it weighs in about 30 lbs and sits unused. Unfortunately I live in an area with no tack shops. |
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| I have a Kay Young edition Master's saddle that seems really light, esp. compared to my Martin and Teskey's. |
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Location: Bennett, CO | 2nd hand information, as I have no first hand knowlege... But I was told that few people ride the Brazillian saddles daily, but rather save them for competition runs.
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Location: Kansas | gotothewhip - 2014-12-22 3:19 PM 2nd hand information, as I have no first hand knowlege... But I was told that few people ride the Brazillian saddles daily, but rather save them for competition runs.
Anyone care to elaborate or correct me?
I wonder if it's because they are uncomfortable? I've heard that before |
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| I do have a new Brazilian saddle that I bought few months ago
it is very light when you put it on it feels like the weight of a
pad, I have a shoulder issue and it was hard to throw a heavy
saddle, that being said it is amazingly comfortable, I did change
the stirrups to wider for myself. I hope that helps. |
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Location: Nebraska | I have a round skirt Billy Cook Lynn Mckenzie. It's older but I think it's pretty light. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | The Marlene McRae Carbon Fiber saddles are very light. I don't think they make them anymore so you would have to look for a used one.
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Location: Woodstown, NJ | That's one of the reasons I love my Bob Marshall treeless. Because it's so light. |
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Location: Texas | hoofs_in_motion - 2014-12-22 3:28 PM gotothewhip - 2014-12-22 3:19 PM 2nd hand information, as I have no first hand knowlege... But I was told that few people ride the Brazillian saddles daily, but rather save them for competition runs.
Anyone care to elaborate or correct me? I wonder if it's because they are uncomfortable? I've heard that before
I heard they are extremely comfortable. They just don't hold up to heavy riding like a quality leather saddle would... |
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| The Lisa Lockhart saddle made by circle y are fairly light. I think i read somewhere they were 23lbs.
Remember that the weight is the bare saddle, cinch, back cinch, breast collar all contributes to the weight. |
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| Nevertooold - 2014-12-22 8:28 PM
The Marlene McRae Carbon Fiber saddles are very light. I don't think they make them anymore so you would have to look for a used one.
I owned one of these years ago, I could kick myself to the street for selling it!!!! It was incredibly lightweight. |
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| I know that my Pozzi pro is considerably lighter than my crown c was...but I also know crown c's are on the heavy end, so I'm not sure that means much |
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| I know that my Pozzi pro is considerably lighter than my crown c was...but I also know crown c's are on the heavy end, so I'm not sure that means much.
I've seen some triple creeks with rounded or almost no skirts. You could talk with them about how much those weigh. I had one with the full skirts and it was pretty light compared to the RS it replaced |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I have 4 Cactus Charmaynes and they are pretty heavy, as in 25+ pounds. I love them though and the weight doesn't bother me. |
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| I have a Billy Cooke barrel saddle, and it is super light with everything on it (breast collar, wither strap, girth, whip, leg gear, and bridle/tiedown/drop cavesson, plus I replaced the regular stirrups with aluminum stirrups.) I love it, but I would suggest replacing the off billet on any saddle you buy with nice nice quality. It came with decent quality leather that wasn't bad, but not top dollar, and the off billet snapped in the 4th ride during a run. Just a small tip overall.
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Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon! | I have owned a few brands. The Triple Creek I have now is by far the lightest. My 2 Cactus' s were by far the heaviest. |
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| ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-22 11:51 AM
I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
What is the C 11 tree? Not to try and steal the thread, but I'm just wondering what body style horse that tree fits? |
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Location: Midwest | Most treeless saddles are pretty light.
I would avoid a Crown C. I love mine, but it is heavy. Good leather is normally heavier than a thinner leather saddle. A wood tree is also heavier than a fiberglass tree. The Martin trees are wood coated in fiberglass.
I did have a Billy cook that was well made but pretty light. The skirt on it was small, but still a square. It had been well used before I got it but still looked great. It was the Billy Cook of Sulphur, OK. |
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| Glittergirl - 2014-12-24 1:06 AM
ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-22 11:51 AM
I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
What is the C 11 tree? Not to try and steal the thread, but I'm just wondering what body style horse that tree fits?
That was my thought when I looked at them, they certainly look like they would be light weight but the ads for this saddle all say 28 lbs. Is there any way you could weigh it and post the actual weight minus all the girths etc.? It would be greatly appreciated!
I'm at a cross roads, not finding much online that weighs 22 lbs or less which is what I was hoping for. I know a lot of you are saying you have a saddle that is very light but when I look online at the brand they are being listed as weigh more than what I'm wanting. I don't want to get another saddle that ends up being heavier than I was told; that happened with my Cactus, was told it was well under 30 lbs but in reality it weighs 30 lbs, that's just the saddle no girths etc. attached. Most of those suggested, even the treeless are listed as 26-28 lbs. A couple of the Circle Y Flex 2's are listed at 22 lbs and 1 Alamo is listed at 18 lbs but I haven't read very many good reviews on the Alamo's. I really wanted the Brazilian but having a hard time justifying that kind of money for a synthetic along with the mixed reviews adds to my quandary. I appreciate all of your responses, if you can dispel any doubts about actual weights etc. please do.
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | The Alamos are very good saddles .I sold them when I had my shop.i like them better than the circle y. |
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Sock eating dog owner
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | The Alamos are very good saddles .I sold them when I had my shop.i like them better than the circle y. |
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Location: NC | I have a sibley and its by far lighter even with everything on it (girth, breast collar, aluminum stirrups) then my mothers crown c with nothing on it. |
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Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon! | Mine might weigh 26 pounds, and that's with the rigging. |
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Location: Big Blue Skies | Check out Diamond Cross. They are very lightweight. Handmade, well made, and reasonably priced. |
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| Just heard back from Panther Canyon regarding the Sibley, they run about 26-28 lbs. Sadly that is much heavier than I want, though they are beautiful saddles! I really guess I'm needing the Brazilian, it surpasses the lightweight issue, nothing else is coming close. I'm not finding anything in a leather saddle that is going to be under 22 lbs. FYI I need a 15 1/2" seat, so that makes the weight of any saddle more. I really appreciate all the replies! |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Connie Combs makes some lightweight saddles, 17 pounds. They arent leather but cheaper than the Brazilian. http://conniecombs.com/tack.php?ac=viewProduct&id=121&cid=1 |
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Location: Illinois | Glittergirl - 2014-12-24 1:06 AM
ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-22 11:51 AM
I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
What is the C 11 tree? Not to try and steal the thread, but I'm just wondering what body style horse that tree fits?
Do you mean as far as material? I would have to look. It is FQHB with a lot of flare in the front for very wide shouldered horses. It also does not have a lot of rock in it so it fits a flat back pretty well. It think the gullet is 8" but don't quote me on that. |
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Location: Illinois | 4Horse - 2014-12-28 2:40 PM
Glittergirl - 2014-12-24 1:06 AM
ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-22 11:51 AM
I just bought a CJ C11 saddle and it is super light. I would say it weighs 20lbs with all the crap on it. I would highly recommend one if you are not into the treeless saddles.
What is the C 11 tree? Not to try and steal the thread, but I'm just wondering what body style horse that tree fits?
That was my thought when I looked at them, they certainly look like they would be light weight but the ads for this saddle all say 28 lbs. Is there any way you could weigh it and post the actual weight minus all the girths etc.? It would be greatly appreciated!
I'm at a cross roads, not finding much online that weighs 22 lbs or less which is what I was hoping for. I know a lot of you are saying you have a saddle that is very light but when I look online at the brand they are being listed as weigh more than what I'm wanting. I don't want to get another saddle that ends up being heavier than I was told; that happened with my Cactus, was told it was well under 30 lbs but in reality it weighs 30 lbs, that's just the saddle no girths etc. attached. Most of those suggested, even the treeless are listed as 26-28 lbs. A couple of the Circle Y Flex 2's are listed at 22 lbs and 1 Alamo is listed at 18 lbs but I haven't read very many good reviews on the Alamo's. I really wanted the Brazilian but having a hard time justifying that kind of money for a synthetic along with the mixed reviews adds to my quandary. I appreciate all of your responses, if you can dispel any doubts about actual weights etc. please do.
Sorry! I just saw this again today. I will go home and weigh it without all the girths, and straps on it. I will let you know! |
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| greypony - 2014-12-22 3:34 PM
I do have a new Brazilian saddle that I bought few months ago
it is very light when you put it on it feels like the weight of a
pad, I have a shoulder issue and it was hard to throw a heavy
saddle, that being said it is amazingly comfortable, I did change
the stirrups to wider for myself. I hope that helps.
I sent you a PM with a couple of questions, hope you don't mind! Thanks. |
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| Have you ever thought about a Team Steinhoff Saddle?
They are lightweight and reasonable priced.
The Steinhoff's are great to work with and help with fitting your horse.
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| I have a 14 marlene carbon fiber I am going to sell if interested. It's one of the lightest saddles out there. I got it for my horse who had back problems. I talked with marlene about them and they are extremely rare, I can pick it up with one hand and set it on my horse. The tree will last a lifetime.
2k or best offer or trade for a rough out:)
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| Hi could you give me some more information on how you like your Brazilian saddle? Looking into getting one. |
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| Dusty Barrett makes a wonderful saddle. If you send him pic's of your horse, both sides & standing behind, he can tell you what gullet fits your horse best. I have 2 of his saddles & they are wonderful. Fits my horse's like a glove. He will make you whatever you want. Mine are all roughout & one he made me with a 4 1/2 cantle as a 5 will ruin my back & a 4, well I feel more secure in the 4 1/2. They weigh 25 lbs. He has different trees. Mine are the buster welsh tree. He also makes one of the saddles for the NFR. This is his saddle.
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | BIG HORN makes a composite barrel saddle. Those are light weight saddle and very well made. I am talking the leather made saddles. not the fabric. |
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | Here is my tip. When you unsaddle pull the girth (back and front) off and hang up seperately. Reattach after you throw your saddle up next time you saddle. Makes saddling and unsaddling much lighter and girths dry much better. |
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| CYA Ranch - 2014-12-23 8:20 PM I have 4 Cactus Charmaynes and they are pretty heavy, as in 25+ pounds. I love them though and the weight doesn't bother me.
Ditto, just got a Cactus CJ in September and it is considerably heavier than my other saddle. However, I like it very much. |
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