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| Please show me your Triple Creek saddles! Preferably dark oil or round skirt! I ordered mine yesterday and I am just so excited. This will be the first saddle I have ever bought new!  |
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Location: Oklahoma | Good luck with it. I have one from 2009. Lately I've heard many unpleasant stories about the quality of them. |
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Location: Wherever the Army sends my husband | I special ordered one last year and I have to say I wasn't overly thrilled with the customer service and they messed up the tooling but I ended up selling the saddle shortly after I got it. However I heard such great things about them that I wanted one. I ran across this one used, and so far I love it!edited to correct myself- it wasn't last year it was the year before.
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | The older ones have held up better. I love my 2009 model but wouldn't buy another one after trying to talk to them about a saddle for the last 2 years and no responses. |
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| Let's see if this works, I've never tried to post a picture before.
I bought mine last Christmas. Granted it's the bottom of the line model so didn't have many choices for customization, but I've been very happy with it. I love the way it sits, and it fits my horse much better than my old Circle Y. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Been there, done that, never again. |
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| ThreeCorners - 2015-09-15 5:56 PM
Been there, done that, never again.
Ditto. Poor poor quality. Buy one used of a higher quality. You won't regret it. |
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| LOVE LOVE LOVE all mine. I've rode in a lot of saddles and i always come back to my triple creeks. i have brand new customs, to older model used ones. i must say, the older ones sit much differently than the new, the olds are a lot more snug if you ask me. but i love all mine, and i have about 4 or 5. this is my newest
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| gypsykalgirl - 2015-09-15 11:37 PM
ThreeCorners - 2015-09-15 5:56 PM
Been there, done that, never again.
Ditto. Poor poor quality. Buy one used of a higher quality. You won't regret it.
This is kind of amazing because several years ago on this board, EVERYBODY had one (but me). I mean they were THE rage! What happened, did they change ownership or were they never "all that?" |
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | Griz - 2015-09-16 5:44 AM
gypsykalgirl - 2015-09-15 11:37 PM
ThreeCorners - 2015-09-15 5:56 PM
Been there, done that, never again.
Ditto. Poor poor quality. Buy one used of a higher quality. You won't regret it.
This is kind of amazing because several years ago on this board, EVERYBODY had one (but me ). I mean they were THE rage! What happened, did they change ownership or were they never "all that?"
I think it is the fact their customer service went down the drain. I bought mine the end of 2008 and it still looks good and I've never had any problems. I've tried a handful of times since then to buy another one and the lack of contact has made me say never again. I do love mine and wouldn't trade it but I won't buy another one |
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Location: PA | Mine is actually on the truck for delivery as we speak!
This'll be my first TC, so we'll see how i like it.
I didn't have any problem whatsoever getting ahold of someone there, and getting my questions asnwers, ordering, etc. Lynn replied to my emails pretty much right away. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Here is a picture of mine
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | For those purchasing new ones, please keep posted on how you like them! They sure are pretty! Would love to hear if they're quality to boot. |
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| I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970. |
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | GrahamKayleigh - 2015-09-16 9:58 AM
I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970.
I have heard that about the new ones. Mine has a stingray seat and it has held up. It is the full QH bars and has fit everything I've put it on with using different thickness of saddle pads. |
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Location: Washington | I love all 3 of mine! Won one in 2012, bought another in 2013 and got another in 2014 all have been amazing quality.
This is the newest one and I love it as much as my first!
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Location: Kansas | BarrelsRmyLife - 2015-09-16 10:50 AM I love all 3 of mine! Won one in 2012, bought another in 2013 and got another in 2014 all have been amazing quality.
This is the newest one and I love it as much as my first!
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| GrahamKayleigh - 2015-09-16 10:58 AM
I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970.
You got the lowest priced materials from them. They will tell you that they do not hold up as well as the higher priced materials/options they offer. I know it says affordable without compromising quality on the website but we all know you get what you pay for and a $970 brand new saddle just isn't going to hold up to hard use.
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| TwistedK - 2015-09-16 7:41 AM
Griz - 2015-09-16 5:44 AM
gypsykalgirl - 2015-09-15 11:37 PM
ThreeCorners - 2015-09-15 5:56 PM
Been there, done that, never again.
Ditto. Poor poor quality. Buy one used of a higher quality. You won't regret it.
This is kind of amazing because several years ago on this board, EVERYBODY had one (but me ). I mean they were THE rage! What happened, did they change ownership or were they never "all that?"
I think it is the fact their customer service went down the drain. I bought mine the end of 2008 and it still looks good and I've never had any problems. I've tried a handful of times since then to buy another one and the lack of contact has made me say never again. I do love mine and wouldn't trade it but I won't buy another one
If you tried to contact Jason directly, then no you won't get a hold of him LOL Try one of the reps. Usually Lynn or Shelley are super easy to get a hold of and email or msg back instantly. Not sure why you've had trouble? |
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | astreakinchic - 2015-09-16 11:08 AM
TwistedK - 2015-09-16 7:41 AM
Griz - 2015-09-16 5:44 AM
gypsykalgirl - 2015-09-15 11:37 PM
ThreeCorners - 2015-09-15 5:56 PM
Been there, done that, never again.
Ditto. Poor poor quality. Buy one used of a higher quality. You won't regret it.
This is kind of amazing because several years ago on this board, EVERYBODY had one (but me ). I mean they were THE rage! What happened, did they change ownership or were they never "all that?"
I think it is the fact their customer service went down the drain. I bought mine the end of 2008 and it still looks good and I've never had any problems. I've tried a handful of times since then to buy another one and the lack of contact has made me say never again. I do love mine and wouldn't trade it but I won't buy another one
If you tried to contact Jason directly, then no you won't get a hold of him LOL Try one of the reps. Usually Lynn or Shelley are super easy to get a hold of and email or msg back instantly. Not sure why you've had trouble?
I was dealing with Jason and Lynn directly. I gave up and will not give them anymore business |
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| TwistedK - 2015-09-16 10:20 AM
GrahamKayleigh - 2015-09-16 9:58 AM
I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970.
I have heard that about the new ones. Mine has a stingray seat and it has held up. It is the full QH bars and has fit everything I've put it on with using different thickness of saddle pads.
I know nothing about triple creek, my cousin has one and to me for quality it doesn't hold a candle to my Martin saddle.
But a question are you sure it is real stingray?
My cousin has a stingray seat, she paid only 1500 for the saddle, I have a friend who is a saddle maker who says the piece of stingray can be anywhere from 480-1000.
So my question for it to be real stingray how can the saddle be that cheap.
I know with fernanni boots the stingray is fake hence why the boots are cheap, but it looks and feels the same when new |
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | cheryl makofka - 2015-09-16 12:12 PM
TwistedK - 2015-09-16 10:20 AM
GrahamKayleigh - 2015-09-16 9:58 AM
I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970.
I have heard that about the new ones. Mine has a stingray seat and it has held up. It is the full QH bars and has fit everything I've put it on with using different thickness of saddle pads.
I know nothing about triple creek, my cousin has one and to me for quality it doesn't hold a candle to my Martin saddle.
But a question are you sure it is real stingray?
My cousin has a stingray seat, she paid only 1500 for the saddle, I have a friend who is a saddle maker who says the piece of stingray can be anywhere from 480-1000.
So my question for it to be real stingray how can the saddle be that cheap.
I know with fernanni boots the stingray is fake hence why the boots are cheap, but it looks and feels the same when new
yes, mine is the real stingray. I paid 1600 in 2009 for my saddle. It was before they offered the different tiers of packages. I agree their quality is not that of any higher end saddle, but when I bought mine it was what I was looking for. The biggest draw to the Triple Creek for me is the narrow twist on the tree. It sits much like a dressage saddle and coming from an english background, I like how it feels. |
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Location: California | cheryl makofka - 2015-09-16 10:12 AM TwistedK - 2015-09-16 10:20 AM GrahamKayleigh - 2015-09-16 9:58 AM I bought one from them that was in stock. It is a Silver Series with a faux gator seat. The saddle is extremely light weight. So far it rides good but it doesn't fit down on any horse I've had it on. Plus the gator seat is rubbing off. It's an ok saddle but don't expect them to last. You get what you pay for. Mine was $970. I have heard that about the new ones. Mine has a stingray seat and it has held up. It is the full QH bars and has fit everything I've put it on with using different thickness of saddle pads. I know nothing about triple creek, my cousin has one and to me for quality it doesn't hold a candle to my Martin saddle. But a question are you sure it is real stingray? My cousin has a stingray seat, she paid only 1500 for the saddle, I have a friend who is a saddle maker who says the piece of stingray can be anywhere from 480-1000. So my question for it to be real stingray how can the saddle be that cheap. I know with fernanni boots the stingray is fake hence why the boots are cheap, but it looks and feels the same when new
Lies! Lol... I *sometimes* make purses & just got a stingray hide... They are definitely WAY cheaper that that... Stingray hides are not very large to begin with, but obviously the bigger, the more expensive it will be. You can look at leather shops online & they are usually in the $50-$100 range. I got one on ebay for around $30. It's smaller, but you can tell it is great quality. If they said the stingray was $480-$1000, I say rip off. Martin Saddlery charges $208 for inlaid stingray options. |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I also had a Triple Creek with a real stingray seat.
One of the biggest problems with most saddles today is that it's hard to get a really good quality of leather. The way a lot of leather is processed today turns it into cardboard.
I liked my Triple Creek and it rode great. The only reason I sold it is it doesn't fit my current horse and I had 5 saddles and the only saddle that I will never sell is my Caldwell and the Triple Creek sold first.
Triple Creek makes an affordable saddle that has a good tree in it. Of course you can't compare a $1,000. saddle to one that cost $3,000. LOL
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| I ordered one a year and a half. I gave a very, very detailed description of what I wanted and everything in it was wrong. The color, the seat, border, missing something I specifically asked for, and took 8 weeks longer than quoted to get it. |
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Location: PA |
Figured I'd update my original post...I got mine on Wednesday. I've ridden in it twice, and I love it!!! I'd never seen one in person before and I'm very pleased. Its exactly what I ordered, and rides exactly how I had hoped. Its definiely a keeper!
I'd post pictures, but can't from my work computer...sorry. |
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| I like my saddle don't get me wrong. I use a thicker pad with it and It seems to do better. Mine also has FQHB. I use this saddle on colts rather than my nicer saddles. So that's why I bought the silver series. I love the way it rides!!!
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I bought one in '07 and another in '12. Regardless of the 2 different trees I had, they still fit the horses the same. Only the gullet width had any difference. I still have the older one. It wasn't as fancy, but I liked it better and still use it here and there. For the money on both, they were wonderful saddles. About $1200 for the 1st and $1650 for the fancier new one. I saved up and bought a used, barely ridden in Meleta Brown saddle for $1650 and it fits nearly everything and is night and day a nicer saddle. But new that thing would have cost a lot more. So for the price, they are nice saddles. |
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