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Location: CO | I'm looking at buying a saddle and was wondering everyone's opinion on the cactus Marlene McRae special effx saddles??? |
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Pig-Bear Dog Lover
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Location: At home | i have the old Circle Y Special Effx........and you couldn't buy or steal it from me! With my back, it's been a lifesaver and fits most of the horses i've ridden!
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  Texas Lone Star
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | Hated mine - it was pretty much the first ones that came out of production.... it was a piece of crap and ME answer to it was talk to Circle Y...... I totally lost all respect for that woman- she endorse the product and wouldn't stand behind it. Circle Y supposely fixed the problem, but weeks later waiting to get it back from them got a saddle 1/2" bigger in seat and the cantle was not right. Have no ideal if the new models are any better. This is my opinion and I do have that right..... |
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 The Comeback Kid
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Location: lost in missouri | Circle Y no longer makes her saddles they are now made by Cactus. Love her saddles and all the options to customize it |
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 The BHW Book Worm
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| from what i understand Cactus has taken over for circle Y on this particular saddle for a number of years. I LOVE MINE!!! ... there is nothing i dislike and every horse i put it on LOVES IT. i would not recommend for a more Thoroughbred narrow slim/high withered type horse though. Gullet is rather wide. It has great shoulder clearance and gives you a close feel to your horse. The only thing i don't like i guess would be i wish the horn was a little taller. WORTH EVERY PENNY they also have a 10 year warranty. |
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Location: lexington KY | winsorwitch - 2013-12-15 11:16 AM i have the old Circle Y Special Effx........and you couldn't buy or steal it from me! With my back, it's been a lifesaver and fits most of the horses i've ridden!
Same here! I love my Circle Y, I have tow, but actually sold my Cactus, I wasnt a fan. Something with the stirrups wasnt correct on my Cactus.
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Location: At the Brownderosa | Love mine & wouldn't hesitate to buy another! I just bought my Cactus MM Special Effx this year for my "hard to fit" mare. I love the way it fits her & me both. |
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Nut Case Expert
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | I have both a circle y and a cactus model. Love em both. |
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Location: South Georgia | I really like mine. I dont have a horse right now, so it's just sitting in my garage.  |
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Location: Mi | I ride in a Marlene McRae Special Effx by Cactus and LOVE it, not a single complaint. I had a real hard time finding a saddle to fit my mare, after trying ALOT of different ones I bought this one, it fits her the best of any and I tried next to everything, its felt broke in from the very first time I rode in it. Love it and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. |
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Location: PA | http://barrelhorseworld.com/tackdetail.asp?ID=28000
I have one for sale!!! I am open to reasonable offers!!! :) Would make a TERRIFIC Christmas gift!!! 
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 Not Afraid to Work
Posts: 4717
| Bumping this up... have an opportunity to buy one. Currently ride in a Debra Sibley but I am afraid it is too narrow for him. He isn't a BIG, Bulky horse but I wouldn't call him narrow either. High wither, long shoulder (everything slides back on him). I am so nervous to try another saddle.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. It is a Cactus. |
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| It's the only saddle I will buy and ride in! It fits everything I own....from high withered horses to mutton withered. No dry spots! I use a classic equine zone pad under both saddles as well. |
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| I actually just purchased a Marlene Eddleman (McRae) by Ammerman. Its an older saddle but had been stored & well taken care of. Fits my horse and me both great! I feel secure and can move up and down as needed. Love it! |
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Not Afraid to Work
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| The gal is being gracious enough to let me try it for a week. Its a long drive to get it. I am just such a dummy when it comes to saddle fit. Ive had my Sibley for so long but I have been considering upgrading anyway so I think this might be a good opportunity.
Anyone ever have any issues with round vs square? This is more of a round skirt. Ive never had one before. |
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 Good Grief!
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | The cactus doesnt hold a candle to the circle y....i will never buy another cactus...the circle y fits a variety of horses and the cactus fits 1..they messed up on a number of option i had requested and the crap they sent to replace it wasnt worth the shipping. .....my old circle y will be buried with me...lol...kidding kinda......m
Edited by mruggles 2016-04-08 11:51 AM
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Not Afraid to Work
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| mruggles - 2016-04-08 11:41 AM
The cactus doesnt hold a candle to the circle y....i will never buy another cactus...the circle y fits a variety of horses and the cactus fits 1..they messed up on a number of option i had requested and the crap they sent to replace it wasnt worth the shipping. .....my old circle y will be buried with me...lol...kidding kinda......m
Do you think they worked the kinks out? This is a newer one. |
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Good Grief!
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | stayceem - 2016-04-09 10:58 AM
mruggles - 2016-04-08 11:41 AM
The cactus doesnt hold a candle to the circle y....i will never buy another cactus...the circle y fits a variety of horses and the cactus fits 1..they messed up on a number of option i had requested and the crap they sent to replace it wasnt worth the shipping. .....my old circle y will be buried with me...lol...kidding kinda......m
Do you think they worked the kinks out? This is a newer one.
My cactus is 5 yrs old....and to be honest the customer service was terrible....it was all fine and dandy while i was ordering and such..it was alll yes we can do that..yes yes yes...and then when it came and it was messed up they wouldnt even return my calls....and when they did send me so called fixs...it was even worse than the original. ...m |
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Not Afraid to Work
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| mruggles - 2016-04-08 3:53 PM
stayceem - 2016-04-09 10:58 AM
mruggles - 2016-04-08 11:41 AM
The cactus doesnt hold a candle to the circle y....i will never buy another cactus...the circle y fits a variety of horses and the cactus fits 1..they messed up on a number of option i had requested and the crap they sent to replace it wasnt worth the shipping. .....my old circle y will be buried with me...lol...kidding kinda......m
Do you think they worked the kinks out? This is a newer one.
My cactus is 5 yrs old....and to be honest the customer service was terrible....it was all fine and dandy while i was ordering and such..it was alll yes we can do that..yes yes yes...and then when it came and it was messed up they wouldnt even return my calls....and when they did send me so called fixs...it was even worse than the original. ...m
Was this more structural stuff or design/custom features? I am looking at a pretty basic model without much for glitz and glam. I always felt cactus had good quality leather and products? Ive never owned one but a few friends have some nice saddles from Cactus. |
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