Has anybody ever done a demo with Martin? All of a sudden, I have more horses than saddles so clearly I NEED another saddle. LOL!!! I have an original Sherry Cervi that I love, and I’ve liked the looks of the Martin BTR since they came out. I looked online, but I haven’t found any real, concrete details about the demo program. I would love to hear from anybody that has done it/knows somebody that has, and opinions from anybody that has ridden in a BTR or an FX3! 

Just call Martin and ask them about the demo option. I had them ship me an FX3 (just paid return shipping) and ended up ordering one. I’m 6”1’ so I had to order longer stirrups but I’m really liking it so far

Thank you!! How did the process work? Did you pay a deposit and then have it shipped to you? 

The way I understand these saddle demos programs is that you give them your cc number and you pay for the saddle befor they ship to you and if you dont buy the saddle that you have shipped to you then you ship back and all you will be out of money wise is the shipping charges.

I would call and just talk to Martin saddlery and talk to them about this.

Thank you! That’s what I was thinking. I’m going to call them when I decide which route I want to go. I was just wondering how the process worked. 

To me to be on the safe side I would call too, I had a friend a few years back that got a demo saddle to try and this was the way she did it, payed for the saddle and used it for a few days, it was a demo saddle that was used a few times in demos and she liked it so she bought that same saddle she was using, If I can remember right she did get a discount on it since it was a demo saddle. But this was a while back. But worth checking into..

I think I’m going to call them! Thank you so much!!

They sent me a demo and then gave me instructions to ship it to the next person in line and even provided me with the shipping label. I did know the rep personally so never had to use my card. Make sure and ride it for at least 5 days. I was trying the FX3 and the first 2 rides I didn't think I liked it, but once I figured out how it was meant to work I ended up ordering one and then a second one a year later. Realy like the FX3.

I had to give them my cc # but it was just in case something happened. They never charged it for anything.

Oh wow! That’s awesome! I really would like to try both the BTR and the FX3 before I buy one. I bought the one I have now without riding in it. I won’t ever do that again LOL! I love it, but I’ve always kind of regretted not trying others.

Which one did you try? I prefer a saddle with a deeper seat and more forward hung stirrups. 

I haven't done demo program, but did a test ride at an event. I chose the Stingray and LOVE it, but didn't try the BTR or FX3. They are great to work with and I know you'll have a great experience demoing any of the ones you want to try! Martin is top-notch and I have zero complaints about any product I own of theirs!