What's a good saddle for me?

Question

I'm looking to buy a new saddle. I have pretty long legs so a saddle with longer flaps would be good. I want an all-purpose saddle that I can use on for jumping, flat work, showing, and trails. My price range is anywhere around $600. Not much more than that though :) And less would be great as long as it's a good quality saddle.

Answer 1

I would look at used saddles. Pessoa makes a really long flap on their saddles. I have a custom county saddle for my extremely long legs.

My mom has a wintec 2000 all purpose and loves it. Just be aware the Cair system may make your horses back sore [personal experiance] and you should buy a thick pad or preferably a sheepskin half pad to go under it to make up for the flocking that isn't present in the saddle. The saddle is very comfortable and durable. I rode in it for 3 years until i could afford a custom saddle for my legs.

Good luck. Deffinately look for a used saddle. You can get a high quality saddle for a fraction of the origional price, and it is already broken in

Answer 2

I'm guessing you want an english saddle? Those are usually a bit more than $600, but it really depends on where you buy it, and which brand you buy. Check out these:

http://www.equine.com/products/search_re... (some of these are western)

http://www.saddleshop.com/ (CHECK OUT THE FIRST SADDLE ON THIS PAGE- only $125)

http://www.chicksaddlery.com/page/CDS/CT... (here are lots of good ones under 600)

If I find more I will let you know!

Answer 3

I would go with a gently used Stubben Siegfried.  First of all they hold their value if cared for, secondly sounds like you're just starting out and a deeper seat will help you be more secure and in the proper position.

I'd try ebay first but know your seat size and the size of your horse.

Answer 4

You need a quoder

Answer 5

Check out here

www.stcroixsaddlery.com

Great quality new and used saddles (I perfer a quality used saddle for $600 than a new $600 saddle).

I bought a used dressage saddle from here for less than $500. I love it and it is still in good enough condition to show in.

Answer 6

Go to resale saddle stores. You can find some great gently used saddles for the price u want. I suggest u get an all purpose saddle with long flaps. Good Luck with buying a saddle.

Answer 7

use and endurance saddle it looks like a western saddle with out a horn but it works like and English saddle it is very comfortably. id go for a abeta endurance saddle because when you sit in it, its like siting is a recliner. go to google or yahoo to see pic..

Answer 8

consider a used saddle, as you can get them in great or good condition for very resonable prices!

Answer 9

www.saddleonline.com

or

www.culturedcowboy.com

i dont know if this well help

good luck