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Location: Arkansas | So I finally broke down and took my horse to Teskeys to get fitted for a saddle; after three hours we finally found the one! I didn't want to buy one brand new so I've been searching non-stop since to find a used one without much luck. Ive posted in facebook groups and looked online at every tack store I could think of. Where do you guys look for used saddles??? |
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Location: Fort Worth / Springtown | Brrlracengirl - 2017-07-27 9:04 AM So I finally broke down and took my horse to Teskeys to get fitted for a saddle; after three hours we finally found the one! I didn't want to buy one brand new so I've been searching non-stop since to find a used one without much luck. Ive posted in facebook groups and looked online at every tack store I could think of. Where do you guys look for used saddles??? Craigslist for all areas, some sellers on CL are willing to ship.
NRS Decatur used to put used saddles up on their site, too, but not as many as Teskeys.
Pawn shops - I know a lot are overpriced but I stopped by a shop in town one time, and they came out to talk to me and checking to see what the best price they could do - there were 2 barrel racing saddles that time I stopped.
Search as many tack store/saddle shop sites as you can, because many list used saddles on their site that they may buy or take in on trade. I wish I knew off the top of my head some that I've come across, but I don't remember them. I've stumble across them, before, by chance and ended up buying a saddle from them. I see you have done this, but keep it up - I sent you a PM.
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Location: North Dakota | Ebay and sometimes coolhorse
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Location: Arkansas | Thanks guys! I need a crown c 14" seat with 7.5" gullet but it doesn't seem like this is a common combination! |
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| Check with Felicia Peloquin Carlton on Facebook. She deals in a ton of saddles.
She has this one on her website. http://www.horsetackworld.com/martin_crown_c_fx3__btr_saddles |
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| Put an ISO ad out on Facebook.
That being said - make sure you know what year the crown c you tried was and try to get the same year.
I wish I had taken better pictures, but one night we tried 3 double j pozzi's with standard trees on the same horse and they all fit different, so we started measuring. 3 different years, and all 3 measured differently and honestly, you could see the different flare in the bars up front. It was an eye opening experience. That being said, I've bought online and had good experiences. If I had a hard to fit horse I'd be nervous though. Plus Martin made changes to the seat in 2015 I think on the crown c's |
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Location: Arkansas | OhMax - 2017-07-27 10:24 AM
Put an ISO ad out on Facebook.
That being said - make sure you know what year the crown c you tried was and try to get the same year.
I wish I had taken better pictures, but one night we tried 3 double j pozzi's with standard trees on the same horse and they all fit different, so we started measuring. 3 different years, and all 3 measured differently and honestly, you could see the different flare in the bars up front. It was an eye opening experience. That being said, I've bought online and had good experiences. If I had a hard to fit horse I'd be nervous though. Plus Martin made changes to the seat in 2015 I think on the crown c's
I think I read that somewhere that the seat changed a bit; The saddles we fit to him were "new" so they should be from the last year or so; I'm about to just break down and beg my husband for a new one! lol I don't need anything fancy; I just want it to fit my horse!! |
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| Bored and stuck in the truck, found this one on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/238956246299858/permalink/7083179526... |
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| There's a used Caldwell Facebook page. Bet there are some for other brands too. |
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | Try JHA saddle and tack, they ALWAYS have martins and ones in on trade used. They are awesome to deal with! Good luck!! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | Teskey's has layaway on anything over $100. Pay 20% down and pay it off in 3 months. If you don't pay it off in three months they're good about calling you and seeing if you want your money back or more time.  |
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Location: Nebraska | Brrlracengirl - 2017-07-27 9:26 AM Thanks guys! I need a crown c 14" seat with 7.5" gullet but it doesn't seem like this is a common combination!
Did you check the crown c facebook group? That's where I bought my 7.5 |
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Location: Arkansas | brlracerchick - 2017-07-28 8:27 AM
Brrlracengirl - 2017-07-27 9:26 AM Thanks guys! I need a crown c 14" seat with 7.5" gullet but it doesn't seem like this is a common combination!
Did you check the crown c facebook group? That's where I bought my 7.5
Yes, thank you! |
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Location: Arkansas | Ohiobarrelracer - 2017-07-28 7:11 AM
Try JHA saddle and tack, they ALWAYS have martins and ones in on trade used. They are awesome to deal with! Good luck!!
So I've heard! I've already contacted them and none that are what I need! |
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Location: Arkansas | IRunOnFaith - 2017-07-28 8:24 AM
Teskey's has layaway on anything over $100. Pay 20% down and pay it off in 3 months. If you don't pay it off in three months they're good about calling you and seeing if you want your money back or more time.
Goodness I wish I could pay off a new saddle in that time lol I about have the hubby convinced I need a new saddle! I am out of commission and getting depressed that I can't ride!!! I've got to find something soon! They were wonderful at teskeys and if I buy new, wil most likely use them |
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| Did you have to shim the 7.5? I have some big shoulder/back horses and I have a 7" (2013) no shim fits great. I just don't buy into all that shimming |
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| Try A bit of tack, in mn. Found a used crown c in my price range and they were great to work with and shipping to CA was easy! |
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Location: Jersey Girl | Also try FC Saddlery and Tack on Facebook. Stacy is great to deal with and you can return the saddle if it doesn't work out for some reason. |
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Location: Northwest | fulltiltfilly - 2017-08-02 5:25 AM
Also try FC Saddlery and Tack on Facebook. Stacy is great to deal with and you can return the saddle if it doesn't work out for some reason.
I was just about to post this too. Huge selection of used saddles and Stacy is a dream to work with. |
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