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Location: Riding Crackhead. | lexyy12 - 2015-01-31 6:55 PM I like a higher back, low horn(seems I'm always hitting myself on the one I have now) narrow fit.
i don't need anything fancy, I'm just looking for a good quality saddle that will last.
A Cactus CJ has a lower horn but not made for narrow horses. Cactus Brandi halls are made for a little narrower horse and a nice seat that holds you in. They don't make them any more but you can find some used ones around. My daughter has one, beautiful leather and quality. Its just too narrow for our horses. |
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Location: Arkansas | hammer_time - 2015-02-01 11:14 AM I tell you, don't get a new one. They take forever to break in. I would look for a Tod Slone. You can probably find one for around 800-1200. That's all we buy and mine is 12+ old and still squeaks! It will probably last my entire lifetime.
This!!! I wouldn't trade my Slone for anything |
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Location: N Texas | My advice is to try a few saddles, figure out which ones you like best, then be patient for a deal to come up. I got a used Martin Sherry Cervi for $800 and a used Deb Sibley for $1,200. I wasn't actively shopping when I found them, they just came up for sale and I jumped on them. It seems when you're actively shopping, you never find a good deal :) You just have to be ready to buy when you find the one you want at a price you can't refuse. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | Gunner11 - 2015-02-02 10:00 AM
My advice is to try a few saddles, figure out which ones you like best, then be patient for a deal to come up. I got a used Martin Sherry Cervi for $800 and a used Deb Sibley for $1,200. I wasn't actively shopping when I found them, they just came up for sale and I jumped on them. It seems when you're actively shopping, you never find a good deal :) You just have to be ready to buy when you find the one you want at a price you can't refuse.
That's my plan. I don't NEED to have this saddle. I'm only riding one horse at the moment and I love my saddle I have now, I believe its an older circle y. But I'm planning to start getting back on my gelding this summer so I will need another. |
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Location: The edge of no where | I much prefer getting used saddles as opposed to new....love not having to break them in!! If you buy a good quality saddle used and take good care of it....then generally you can get your $$$ back if you sell it down the line.
I'd look at Shilohs and I second the Ed Wright. Double Js are also great. Borrow as many saddles from friends as you possibly can and ride in them a bit before you go buy one. If you're patient and do your homework, you can get a good quality used saddle for $1000 -$1500. It just won't be blinged out (which doesn't make it ride any better).
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Location: SE KS | redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-31 9:22 PM
skye - 2015-01-31 4:40 PM
If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle.
Apparently I don't live on the same planet as the rest of you guys (not just you in particular )...  2-3 THOUSAND for a quality saddle is absolutely insane. Quality leather and a good fit doesn't have to come with that price tag especially used.
Circle Y (older models ) Courts etc. will get you what you're looking for in your price range.
Ditto!!!!!!!!
Also, Equifest is next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Wichita, KS they have tons of saddle displays, go look, sit & see what they cost!!!
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| lhighquality - 2015-02-02 10:22 AM redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-31 9:22 PM skye - 2015-01-31 4:40 PM If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle. Apparently I don't live on the same planet as the rest of you guys (not just you in particular )... 2-3 THOUSAND for a quality saddle is absolutely insane. Quality leather and a good fit doesn't have to come with that price tag especially used. Circle Y (older models ) Courts etc. will get you what you're looking for in your price range. Ditto!!!!!!!! Also, Equifest is next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Wichita, KS they have tons of saddle displays, go look, sit & see what they cost!!!
Ohio to Wichita might be a bit far to saddle shop! LOL
I've NEVER spent more than $1500 on a saddle. I'm riding a Tod Slone now that I guess I must have stolen as I got it used for a LOT less than $1500! |
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Location: South of Canada and North of Mexico | cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-31 6:09 PM skye - 2015-01-31 5:40 PM If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle. I disagree. Anything north of $2000 will get you a good one. I know double j, Martin, and some other brands will let you trial saddles. If you're ok with losing the shipping # you can try new ones and then look for used once you know what fits.
Shilohs start at $1350, VERY nice saddles. 3k and up for a quality saddle? Hahaha |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | Griz - 2015-02-02 12:13 PM lhighquality - 2015-02-02 10:22 AM redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-31 9:22 PM skye - 2015-01-31 4:40 PM If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle. Apparently I don't live on the same planet as the rest of you guys (not just you in particular )... 2-3 THOUSAND for a quality saddle is absolutely insane. Quality leather and a good fit doesn't have to come with that price tag especially used. Circle Y (older models ) Courts etc. will get you what you're looking for in your price range. Ditto!!!!!!!! Also, Equifest is next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Wichita, KS they have tons of saddle displays, go look, sit & see what they cost!!!
I've NEVER spent more than $1500 on a saddle. I'm riding a Tod Slone now that I guess I must have stolen as I got it used for a LOT less than $1500!
Lol yeah, Kansas is a bit far for a saddle...but thank you for the suggestion!
Im currently searching all brands and options lol
i guess I wouldn't say I need a "narrow" saddle but I don't need a wide one either lol |
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| Ed Wright/Shiloh might be just the saddle. Used ones are well within your range. My daughter won't ride in anything else as long as it fits her horses. They are really comfortable saddles, too. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | What seat size are you looking for? |
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| Griz - 2015-02-02 11:13 AM
lhighquality - 2015-02-02 10:22 AM redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-31 9:22 PM skye - 2015-01-31 4:40 PM If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle. Apparently I don't live on the same planet as the rest of you guys (not just you in particular )... 2-3 THOUSAND for a quality saddle is absolutely insane. Quality leather and a good fit doesn't have to come with that price tag especially used. Circle Y (older models ) Courts etc. will get you what you're looking for in your price range. Ditto!!!!!!!! Also, Equifest is next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Wichita, KS they have tons of saddle displays, go look, sit & see what they cost!!!
I've NEVER spent more than $1500 on a saddle. I'm riding a Tod Slone now that I guess I must have stolen as I got it used for a LOT less than $1500!
Is the saddle a real today Sloan or is it a diamond s, as Sloan has two lines now, the tod sloan if buying new start 2600-3k, a diamond s starts out at 12-1500k.
When I spoke to the Sloan reps the material used in each line is different. Top end quality for the tod Sloan, lower quality for the diamond s.
To the person I quoted if you got a real tod Sloan, then you did get a smoking deal |
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| cheryl makofka - 2015-02-02 10:45 PM Griz - 2015-02-02 11:13 AM lhighquality - 2015-02-02 10:22 AM redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-31 9:22 PM skye - 2015-01-31 4:40 PM If you want new, a quality saddle will start at $3000 for just basic saddle. Apparently I don't live on the same planet as the rest of you guys (not just you in particular )... 2-3 THOUSAND for a quality saddle is absolutely insane. Quality leather and a good fit doesn't have to come with that price tag especially used. Circle Y (older models ) Courts etc. will get you what you're looking for in your price range. Ditto!!!!!!!! Also, Equifest is next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Wichita, KS they have tons of saddle displays, go look, sit & see what they cost!!!
I've NEVER spent more than $1500 on a saddle. I'm riding a Tod Slone now that I guess I must have stolen as I got it used for a LOT less than $1500! Is the saddle a real today Sloan or is it a diamond s, as Sloan has two lines now, the tod sloan if buying new start 2600-3k, a diamond s starts out at 12-1500k. When I spoke to the Sloan reps the material used in each line is different. Top end quality for the tod Sloan, lower quality for the diamond s. To the person I quoted if you got a real tod Sloan, then you did get a smoking deal
My saddle is a real SLONE, got it used from a tack vendor at a D & G show - it was a trophy saddle and the people who won it didn't want it - their loss. My ONLY complaint is that it is VERY heavy but that's due to the quality leather it is made with. - But I bought it back when people didn't think it was normal to pay $3000 for a saddle, it's about 10 years old.
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Location: ND | I have bought a Billy Cook and Triple Creek for $900 each used.. both are nice quality saddles.. |
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Location: Missouri | I have had an original Slone and then a Diamond S. I will say this Diamond S is one of the first made under Diamond S from what I have gathered and has the same if not nicer leather than the original Slone. It is heavy, nice deep tooling, and deep seated. I am not saying they haven't cut corners since then, but some of your older Diamond S Slones are good too. 
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Location: Midwest | Prices for saddles have gone up a TON in the last 10 or so years.
When I was in high school, a new, FANCY circle Y was 900-1200. Those new saddles are now over 2K (and not as nice quality, IMHO) |
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Location: Missouri | Exactly!
I sat in a new Crown C this weekend and I did like the way it felt, but I will tell you one thing, the leather quality has going down hill in a hurry. My previous Martin is probably 6 years old or so and nice leather. The Crown C nearly had the fake leather feel. I have been told that it does better once oiled, etc, but dang if I am going to spend that much, I want to like it when I bring it home. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | CYA Ranch - 2015-02-02 11:31 PM What seat size are you looking for?
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I just bought this gorgeous Meleta Brown used saddle for $1650. I pick it up tomorrow. You can find some stellar deals on facebook Barrel Saddles For Sale and Wanted and here on BHW too. Just need to know what fits your horse before you go out and buy anything. Meleta is the Queen of saddle fit, and just a super neat person too
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