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| I have admired the look of these saddles for a while. They really are gorgeous. Seem to have a great fit and seat. I would want to deal directly with the shop because I am not so sure about some of the associates in the field. |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | ...I think I know what you mean by "associates in the field"...just saying' , lol :) |
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| Yes, seems to be a lot of drama. But sure seems like everyone likes the C3 saddles |
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Location: Wisconsin | I was told that the Jeff Smith and the C3 are the same tree and bar angles. I purchased a C3 wide with a 4in cantle as i dont like it slapping me. Im ordering another with a 3 1/2. |
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| nettieb3 - 2018-03-14 11:56 PM
I was told that the Jeff Smith and the C3 are the same tree and bar angles. I purchased a C3 wide with a 4in cantle as i dont like it slapping me. Im ordering another with a 3 1/2.
I’m not sure that’s correct so double check with the shop. They are both a buster Welch style, but I don’t think they are the same. The C3 and Jackie Ganter are the same. No other advice as I have the 5” and it doesn’t bother me a bit. |
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| I am in the market for a new saddle. I have a Jeff Smith cowboy collection, love how it rides but it doesn't fit my mare. I just called and asked if they could tell me more about my saddle (bought it used) and what saddle of theirs they would suggest for my mare. I was told they can't fit a horse from pictures and they couldn't make a recommendation. I fully understand there are no guarantees with fitting a horse a 1000 miles away but they wouldn't even give me a starting point?!?
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Location: Texas | That’s strange because I see them making recommendations all the time in The facebook group for horse and rider fit. |
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Location: In my own little world | BobbieL - 2018-03-21 5:48 PM
That’s strange because I see them making recommendations all the time in The facebook group for horse and rider fit.
And I think that is why they have taken so many saddles back. Those recommendations off of pictures were not accurate. I could be wrong on my assumption tho. |
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Location: South Dakota | It seems like there are many C3's for sale, or trade, and yet I have not seen any used Roohide's for sale... . I have been eyeing the C3's, and also the Roohide FB page, mulling over which direction to go shopping. |
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I have 2 Roohides, amazing saddles |
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| I have a Roo Hide and LOVE it. |
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Far fewer c3’s than say Martins, Double J’s etc. granted they are newer to the market. My guess would be people cannot find one locally to try and end up with the wrong size or they don’t like the style. I’ve got a half dozen people who want to check mine out before they invest.
If it has anything to do with the quality I’d seriously wonder what they are basing their expectations on. |
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