Is this saddle worth buying?

Question

http://www.chicksaddlery.com/page/CDS/PROD/0001SAD/W12000

just wanted to know so when i go to get a show saddle i will know what to get.

Answer 1

no, the thing in western right now is light oil tack. It looks pretty cheaply made, might cost less now but will cost more in the long run when you have to buy a new one in two years. I would buy a $360 light oil trail saddle, maybe like circle y or something and then buy  a silver kit for like $30 bucks and s***w the silver on myself.

I hope I answered your question. Good luck (:

Answer 2

if you are a starter thenit s alright but it is kinda cheap but it a good peacie of work the seat is up high  and around he shattle horn it is pretty wide and will keep you from going to far up

Answer 3

Well that's a "starter" package, NOT a show package.  Your best bet would be to look on ebay and find a USED show saddle, probably from Circle Y.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CIRCLE-Y-SILVER-GOLD...

There's a sample of what's there...:)

Answer 4

ok so here is my opinion it doesnt look like a very good quality saddle. I buaght two saddles off of ebay becuase they were cheap and they looks nice in the picture but when we got them they were c**p saddles. In the long Run you will be better of buy a more pricey saddle then a cheaper one unless you buy a used saddle. Bighorn is a pretty good brand and Circle Y and Crates saddles are very good brands and you can usualy always expect a very good quality saddle from teh last two brands, they are more pricey though im talking in teh Thousands unless you can find a used one.

Answer 5

I would really steer clear of the cheap saddles like that.  You are much better going used and getting higher quality, though be warned that the better ones hold their value and still won't be super cheap. You are better in the show ring with a clean, high quality saddle with no silver than you are something like this.  Also, I would never violate a decent saddle with ad- on silver.  It never looks right and if you ever want to take it off (which you will when you realize how bad it really looks) you will have holes all over your saddle which will reduce its value. Try to go to some saddle shops that have lots of saddles and compare the high end with the cheap ones side by side.  I would never buy a saddle out of a catalog unless you have seen and ridden one of the exact model first.  They always look a lot better on the page than they do on the horse.

Answer 6

I would avoid it, unless it is all you can afford. The main problem I would have with this saddle is that it has a fiberglass tree. Very resilient and hard to destroy, but will "squeak" during your show classes when you jog or lope; especially if one or the other is not a real smooth motion.

King series are good beginner saddles for those that are not sure if they are going to stay in horse riding, but within a year or so, you will be wanting another. I replaced a King Series with a Crates after 2 months of riding in it...got tired of the squeaking. Bought the more expensive one (Crates) and it will probably outlast me.

My suggestion? If you can afford it, go with a good name-brand all leather saddle with a wooden tree, make sure it fits the horse properly, and keep the leather cleaned and conditioned, and you will be able to pass it on to your children some day.

Answer 7

Its a good saddle but you could probally go to tractor supply and find one that is simalur in style for less hope that helps.

Answer 8

Depends, if your doing western riding perfect! but if your doing english, not the right saddle.

Answer 9

I ride english, but make sure that the saddle is good quality leather and from a reliable company. I know Pessoa and Stubben are good english saddle brands, but you will have to ask a dealer or tack shop owner on western saddle..