|
|
 Extreme Veteran
Posts: 540
 
Location: My own little world :) | How do you all think a Sharon Camarillo compares to newer saddles like the crown C, double j pozzi, Tami Semas, etc.... Saddles are one thing I really haven't let myself splurge on for fear that I will become and addict. I have an ancient Tex Tan barrel saddle that I had since I was 8 and I still think it is the comfiest saddle ever but maybe thats because I've rode it to death...the fenders are paper thin now. And I also have a Sharon Camarillo that I bought new in 2007. I'm pretty happy with it but I don't know if that is because it is actually nice or its just what I'm used to. I also really like it because it seems to fit a variety of horses. I'm really interested in trying something new or should I just stick with the old faithfuls??? Thanks :) |
|
| |
|
Regular
Posts: 99
| I love my Sharron Camrillo saddle. I've written in several other brands, but in all I prefer the Camarillo saddle.  |
|
| |
|
 Party Girl
Posts: 12293
  
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | I would rather ride in my older (93 model) Camarillo out moving cows or just going for a trail ride then the Crown C I had. I really like the Crown C but it hurt my knees just to pleasure ride in. Traded a friend for a Double J ( not a Pozzi just the regular Double J) and I really like it. I do not like any of the newer model Camarillo's, I think I am so used to my old one and they just don't ride the same. |
|
| |
|
 Experienced Mouse Trapper
Posts: 3106
Location: North Dakota | I've been a Camarillo saddle lover for a looooong time. I have an "old" vintage model my daughter still rides in, I like the way they ride and usually fit a horse. With that said, I've sold all but the old saddle and found myself a Mary Walker-made by Jeff Smith. That saddle is everything a camarillo is but just a little better. The tree is a modified buster welch tree-which is a lot like the camarillo and they fit a lot the same-I do think my Walker saddle fits my horse a little bit better. The difference between the 2? The walker has a little more swell-higher and wider which tends to be better than the camarillo and A LOT better than the crown C. The cantle might be a touch higher but not much-makes for a much better/confident seat. The crown c has a high cantle but there's something about the swells that always made me feel like I was falling forward. Have sat in a double J-can't remember which one but I did not like the swing of the stirrup's, plus double J seems overpriced for the quality. Just my honest opinion. |
|
| |
|
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 540
Location: My own little world :) | UTAHCANCHASER - 2016-02-18 2:08 PM
I would rather ride in my older (93 model) Camarillo out moving cows or just going for a trail ride then the  Crown C I had. I really like the Crown C but it hurt my knees just to pleasure ride in.  Traded a friend for a Double J ( not a Pozzi just the regular Double J) and I really like it.  I do not like any of the newer model Camarillo's, I think I am so used to my old one and they just don't ride the same.  Â
I use my mom's old Camarillo as well since it fits lots of horses well and it is really comfy...the one I bought is really similar so maybe are you talking about the current Camarillos that are available? I don't know if its just because I'm out of shape and can't stay where I'm supposed to be but do you feel more secure in the Camarillos during a run or something else? |
|
| |
|
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 540
Location: My own little world :) | LMS - 2016-02-18 4:47 PM
I've been a Camarillo saddle lover for a looooong time. I have an "old" vintage model my daughter still rides in, I like the way they ride and usually fit a horse. With that said, I've sold all but the old saddle and found myself a Mary Walker-made by Jeff Smith. That saddle is everything a camarillo is but just a little better. The tree is a modified buster welch tree-which is a lot like the camarillo and they fit a lot the same-I do think my Walker saddle fits my horse a little bit better. The difference between the 2? The walker has a little more swell-higher and wider which tends to be better than the camarillo and A LOT better than the crown C. The cantle might be a touch higher but not much-makes for a much better/confident seat. The crown c has a high cantle but there's something about the swells that always made me feel like I was falling forward.  Have sat in a double J-can't remember which one but I did not like the swing of the stirrup's, plus double J seems overpriced for the quality. Just my honest opinion.Â
Thanks for your input! I didn't really even think about the Mary Walker but it sounds like it would be good to look into. |
|
| |
|
 Elite Veteran
Posts: 927
Location: Iowa | I love the Camarillo saddle but I cant find a horse of mine that it doesn't pinch. I feel more centered in it and with the horse. |
|
| |
|
 Schnoodle Lover
Posts: 2987
Location: **Cactus Country down in South Texas*** | I love love love them, I wish I never sold mine. |
|
| |
|
 Regular
Posts: 96
Location: Rocky Mountains | I adore my Sharon saddle! It's fantastic and it's an older one to! Her newest line is even better. |
|
| |
|
Party Girl
Posts: 12293
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | Zanadoo88 - 2016-02-18 4:53 PM UTAHCANCHASER - 2016-02-18 2:08 PM I would rather ride in my older (93 model) Camarillo out moving cows or just going for a trail ride then the Crown C I had. I really like the Crown C but it hurt my knees just to pleasure ride in. Traded a friend for a Double J ( not a Pozzi just the regular Double J) and I really like it. I do not like any of the newer model Camarillo's, I think I am so used to my old one and they just don't ride the same. I use my mom's old Camarillo as well since it fits lots of horses well and it is really comfy...the one I bought is really similar so maybe are you talking about the current Camarillos that are available? I don't know if its just because I'm out of shape and can't stay where I'm supposed to be but do you feel more secure in the Camarillos during a run or something else? I am talking this model... This is not my saddle but very similar. There is nothing wrong with it I just feel a tad better running in other saddles. It is my mountain, trail ride, move cows, ride colts saddle. I wouldn't trade it for anything.? Picture in post below.
Edited by UTAHCANCHASER 2016-02-19 8:28 AM
|
|
| |
|
Party Girl
Posts: 12293
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming |  |
|
| |
Folks on-line