Which saddle is the best

Diamond's Angel · 08-21-2008, 09:56 AM

Was looking for a new saddle Which one is better?

http://www.saddleonline.com/Western-...duct_info.html
or
http://www.horse.com/Western-Tack/We...age-WKA40.html

Thanks

Thunderz Gurlz · 08-21-2008, 04:12 PM

Honestly neither of them are good quility saddles. I would look for a nice name brand used saddle.

bitgirl_95 · 08-21-2008, 04:24 PM

look wise i would choose the first one:] but brand wise probably neither.

Crookedblaze · 08-21-2008, 04:41 PM

I have to agree with Thunder...is is not worthit to put a low quality saddle on your horse.

If you are looking for a trail saddle, look at Bighorn saddles. They make nice synthetic saddles that are well put together. Or look used. I have found some NICE Billy Cook pleasure saddles for $350-400 on Tacktrader.com.

Good luck

HighHorse · 08-21-2008, 04:49 PM

Neither. They are crappy saddles that will break down quickly and hurt your horse. I hate that these stupid companies are making such garbage and selling them to unsuspecting people.

The best thing to do is find a good quality used saddle. CB is right about Bighorns. Comfy, good looking saddles for a great price. Wintec and Abetta are the same. They are synthetic, so they don't require as much upkeep. I can look some up for you if you'd like.

Sundance · 08-21-2008, 04:52 PM

I have the leather version of the second one and I LOVE it! The best saddle I've ever ridden.

Tobiesmom · 08-22-2008, 08:34 AM

I urge you to look at used Circle Y as well as Billy Cook and Hereford. For example: http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=236407 or http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=231592 or http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=227573 They will run a little more, but they will be worth every penny. Good luck!

Slim Pikkens · 08-22-2008, 04:28 PM

Both are junk but do you even know which size of tree will fit your horse?

SueBee · 08-22-2008, 04:45 PM

Ditto, ditto and more ditto. A good used Circle Y, Hereford, Billy Cook, etc, would be preferable. Buy a cheap saddle and get what you pay for.

A friend bought a cheap no name synthetic and every time she used it, her horse bucked. Turned out the thing pinched. And another bought a cheap leather saddle. The thing stinks to high heaven, whatever chemicals that they used to tan the leather or dye it just reek.

Search local craigslist or garage sales or whatever.

Diamond's Angel · 08-25-2008, 08:44 AM

Thanks everyone. I decided to go and dust off my dad old good 16 inch saddle. it is plane and has some scuff marks, but it is a good saddle. I rode in it for several years growing up. Going wait on a new saddle until my girls start to show, then going to look for a nice show/trail (used) saddle. One of the good ones.

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08-21-2008, 09:56 AM
Diamond's Angel Newborn Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22	Which saddle is the best Was looking for a new saddle Which one is better? http://www.saddleonline.com/Western-...duct_info.html or http://www.horse.com/Western-Tack/We...age-WKA40.html Thanks

08-21-2008, 04:12 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,746	Honestly neither of them are good quility saddles. I would look for a nice name brand used saddle. __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding

08-21-2008, 04:24 PM
bitgirl_95 Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 498	look wise i would choose the first one:] but brand wise probably neither. __________________ Merry Christmas!

08-21-2008, 04:41 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,457	I have to agree with Thunder...is is not worthit to put a low quality saddle on your horse. If you are looking for a trail saddle, look at Bighorn saddles. They make nice synthetic saddles that are well put together. Or look used. I have found some NICE Billy Cook pleasure saddles for $350-400 on Tacktrader.com. Good luck __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-21-2008, 04:49 PM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,908	Neither. They are crappy saddles that will break down quickly and hurt your horse. I hate that these stupid companies are making such garbage and selling them to unsuspecting people. The best thing to do is find a good quality used saddle. CB is right about Bighorns. Comfy, good looking saddles for a great price. Wintec and Abetta are the same. They are synthetic, so they don't require as much upkeep. I can look some up for you if you'd like. __________________ I played with a clouded leopard

08-21-2008, 04:52 PM
Sundance Coming two Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,573	I have the leather version of the second one and I LOVE it! The best saddle I've ever ridden. __________________ Contrary to popular belief, seeing spots is a good thing...

08-22-2008, 08:34 AM
Tobiesmom Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 444	I urge you to look at used Circle Y as well as Billy Cook and Hereford. For example: http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=236407 or http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=231592 or http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack_id=227573 They will run a little more, but they will be worth every penny. Good luck!

08-22-2008, 04:28 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	Both are junk but do you even know which size of tree will fit your horse?

08-22-2008, 04:45 PM
SueBee Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW suburbs of Chicago Posts: 419	Ditto, ditto and more ditto. A good used Circle Y, Hereford, Billy Cook, etc, would be preferable. Buy a cheap saddle and get what you pay for. A friend bought a cheap no name synthetic and every time she used it, her horse bucked. Turned out the thing pinched. And another bought a cheap leather saddle. The thing stinks to high heaven, whatever chemicals that they used to tan the leather or dye it just reek. Search local craigslist or garage sales or whatever.

08-25-2008, 08:44 AM
Diamond's Angel Newborn Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22	Thanks everyone. I decided to go and dust off my dad old good 16 inch saddle. it is plane and has some scuff marks, but it is a good saddle. I rode in it for several years growing up. Going wait on a new saddle until my girls start to show, then going to look for a nice show/trail (used) saddle. One of the good ones.