Posted 2015-10-10 11:37 AM Subject: Corientte Barrel Saddles
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Posts: 10
Sorry if I spelled it wrong. But, has anyone ridden them and can tell me how they are? I know they are a cheap price but are they made cheap or pretty well. Do you get what you pay for or a little better quality? I need a second saddle and can't pay these freaking prices of $1000 and more. Please give me any feedback you may have. I see they are guaranteed. I am not looking to down anyone's saddle I am just curious as to how they ride and fit a horse.
Thank you.
Posted 2015-10-10 11:48 AM Subject: RE: Corientte Barrel Saddles
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Posts: 628 Location: Missouri
They are a "cheaper" saddle but not bad. They don't fit a lot of horses but are a good saddle for light use. The one I had lasted awhile but yes they are cheaper quality. I would recommend buying a used top quality. I was able to pick up a Josey for 500$. Good deals are out there you just need to watch on Facebook.
I have three, Love them ALL. I won my first and have since ordered 2 more..Cheaper price doesn't always mean cheaper quality. Sometimes the upcharge on saddles is huge.
I haven't personally ridden them, but my husband has one that is a ranch saddle. He uses it on colts and some of his smaller horses because it is a narrower saddle. It has held up well, no complaints. Our boys also have the youth saddles from Corriente and they are pretty nice. Their customer service has been great.
Another saddle you might consider is a Steinhoff. I don't know the current prices because it's been several years since I got mine, but they seem to be on the less expensive end. It's definitely not the quality of my Martin, but it's been a good saddle that has held up for quite awhile and fits my horses well.
Posts: 4553 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah
Check out barrel saddle and tack swap on facebook. If you ride a 14 inch there are some dandy for under $800. Some well made brands are available. Don't short change yourself on a saddle. Buy something reliable if your going to barrel race nothing like being face planted cause your rig ripped out.
Posted 2015-10-11 6:13 AM Subject: RE: Corientte Barrel Saddles
As Good As I Once Was
Posts: 1211 Location: frozen tundra of pa
I have 3 they are a nice saddle for the price. One i bought used and i ordered the other ones. My wife has a caldwell and of course they dont compare to it but for the use that i put them through they have held up very well and they are nice people to deal with. I would definately get another one .
Corientte Barrel Saddles
