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F1NoniStephenville Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2014-01-10 1:24 PM Subject: Merrill saddles!
Location: Texas	The good the bad? All opinions welcome :)
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livinonlove&horses Reg. Jun 2008	Posted 2014-01-10 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Ms. Poutability Posts: 2362 Location: In my own world	F1NoniStephenville - 2014-01-10 1:24 PM The good the bad? All opinions welcome :) Are you talking about the ones made by Three Forks Saddlery? I've heard good things about them. The saddle was recommended to me by a lady that is an NFR qualifier and now does futurities. She has roping saddles by them too. I was unsure of what size gullet my mare needed so I went with a Crown C Because I found someone that could do a fitting for my mare. As I have learned more about saddles I wouldn't min getting one now but don't have the $
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F1NoniStephenville Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2014-01-10 2:53 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Location: Texas	Yes by three forks saddlery.
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shzafreckles Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2014-01-10 4:30 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Member Posts: 11	My daughter has two of them and she loves them. One I would bet was one of the first made and still in great shape and the other my mom had made for her almost 8 years ago. They fit most horses as well. And the guys at Three Forks are wonderful to work with. I suspected the older saddles tree might have been broke or cracked. Called them up they gave me Mr. Merrill number direct because he wants to see them all. It was cracked no charge for the tree just cover the shipping. Great saddle and wonderful people.
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F1NoniStephenville Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2014-01-10 6:34 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Location: Texas	Wow. Nice to hear of great customer service and a lasting quality product! I need to try a Merrill def would be worth my time
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TurnThreeFast Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2014-01-10 7:38 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Shelter Dog Hero Posts: 1184 Location: Mississippi	I have one of the old ones. I love that saddle.
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Evittranch Reg. May 2004	Posted 2014-01-10 7:50 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Elite Veteran Posts: 1033 Location: Iowa	My favorite...have two and wont run in anything else!!
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F1NoniStephenville Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2014-01-10 8:02 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Location: Texas	I need a saddle sooner than later. I'll put myself on the wait list. But if anyone wants to part with their 13-13.5" Merrill let me know! Bahaha
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JcNhEmI Reg. Apr 2009	Posted 2014-01-10 9:09 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Living within my means Posts: 5128 Location: Randolph, Utah	Love my merrill. The wait is worth it for the saddle, sometimes they have saddles come up for sale and they put them on FB but you could probably call and see if they have any used.
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hammer_time Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-01-10 10:02 PM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Money Eating Baggage Owner Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix	I've always wanted to try one!!
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Lucylouwon Reg. Jun 2004	Posted 2014-01-11 7:53 AM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Just a Yankee Posts: 1239 Location: Some where I haven't left yet	I don't recommend them... Many reasons. But watch the wear on the tree - set the saddle down and sight down the bars. In some of the saddles it will suprise you. Comfy saddle but won't buy another.
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Evittranch Reg. May 2004	Posted 2014-01-11 10:59 AM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Elite Veteran Posts: 1033 Location: Iowa	I wouldnt buy an older one but the trees can be fixed. It is no longer a problem in the newer ones.
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F1NoniStephenville Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2014-01-11 11:14 AM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Location: Texas	Okay how old of an older one?! And what was the issue? So you know year they fixed the issue?
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TripleK Reg. Aug 2006	Posted 2014-01-11 11:50 AM Subject: RE: Merrill saddles!
Veteran Posts: 130	Talk to 3 Forks before you buy one used. They will gladly advise you on the tree in the saddle. Some people like the older ones because they are so light. You do have to be aware of the fact that he plastic trees are prone to break. You can flip the stirrups up and tell what tree you have. If you want the newer, stronger tree either order a new saddle, or have the tree changed out. These are really nice saddles that have a great "sweet spot".
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