Crosby Prix des Nations

Drafty · 08-24-2008, 08:26 AM

Well my friend and I went to the tack shop the other day. We ended up staying for nearly four hours and were the only people there!!! After trying on all the show clothes, we moseyed on over to the saddle rack and started climbing on the saddles. Some of you may remember that I had a heck of a time finding a saddle that fit me (still haven't found one) and I have stopped riding in a saddle altogether because of that.

Welllll... then I sat in this saddle. It was a Crosby, I believe a Prix des Nations. Very beautiful saddle, light color leather, soft and supple. It fit me PERFECTLY. Did not throw me forward or close my hip angle like most of the other saddles I've ridden in. Then I looked at the price tag. *sigh* I could buy two nice horses for what that saddle cost.

So, who owns a Crosby Prix des Nations and who has ridden in one? Did you like it? Are the older ones similar to the new ones?

KrisRN2005 · 08-24-2008, 08:57 AM

Funny you should ask

!
I have 2 Crosby saddles. I have the Prix St george softride Dressage saddle for myself. it has a wonderful fit and deep seat that I really like because I rode bareback for 25+years nothing I sat in felt "comfy" to me. It had a pretty price tag but it's worth it's weight in gold to me!
I just started looking for a youth saddle for my daughter who is 7.
A friend has kept her Crosby Childs Prix Des Nation for the past 15yrs in mint condition and has decided to sell it! I have looked at the new crosby close contact for my daughter and compared it to this used one and can't find any real difference. other than the price tag

Do you have any saddle consignment stores you might be able to get one discounted?
Either way I love the saddle but at the end of the day it all boils down to a personal preference.

SpotADots4Me · 08-24-2008, 09:02 AM

My cousin loves hers (so much that she bought another one when she grew out of her 16'') I'm not sure what size you'd need, but shes not asking much for hers and shes pretty tedious when it comes to her stuff.

otherwise, Crosbys are my favorite <3 well, next to pessoas and Stuarts (spelled wrong?) I own neither as I prefer western, but when I feel like learning and being serious, I'll get a one of those

Horses&Soccer · 08-24-2008, 09:07 AM

Have you tried e-bay or craigslist? If your tack store has a bulletin board try putting up a wanted ad, or talk to the proprietor, they may know of someone who has a saddle to sell. Look around your area for a tack consignment shop, we have one in a town near here and they carry all sort of things. I hope you find one, a well-fitting saddle makes a big difference, like well-fitting boots which I still haven't found.

EquineAlberta · 08-24-2008, 10:25 AM

Crosby's have a great reputation, and seem to last a very long time so there should be some used ones out there! TackTrader and Horsetopia's Other classified allow you to post want ads (and may have something listed already!). Be careful with the trees on the really old ones though (15+ years), if stored/treated improperly the trees can get weak and crack, so if you buy sight unseen make it pending the tree being sound.

Karen

mafarion · 08-24-2008, 12:31 PM

I have a Crosby Prix Des Nations, and love it to death! I have a used one (not sure if it's old or new-ish) and it is my favorite saddle. I also have an old Crosby Mark V and it is amazing also. I highly recommend Crosby saddles, at least the used ones, they are generally worth their price tag.

rivervu2 · 08-24-2008, 07:32 PM

I rode in a Prix De Nations for years and loved it before switching my interest to dressage. I now have a Prix St Georges dressage saddle that I love. I recently bought a very nice used Prix De Nations and rode in it once but I'm not as comfortable in it as I used to be, probably because my dressage saddle is like sitting on a couch. It's a 17" and looks great, almost like new. PM me if you're interested in more info and pics.

Fawn Lane Farm · 08-24-2008, 08:00 PM

Love it, love it, love it! I have a Crosby Pris Des Nations, have had it for years. I adore it, and they are super well made and comfortable.

Definately try Ebay though, I know I've seen a few on there for extremely reasonable!

HighHorse · 08-25-2008, 07:36 PM

http://www.sensiblesaddles.com/image...et=tlx_picuqpp

ETA: Whoops, that one only shows the saddle photo...

HighHorse · 08-25-2008, 07:38 PM

Scroll down, there's one for $350. It looks to be in good condition.

http://www.sensiblesaddles.com/id16.html

sli92 · 08-25-2008, 08:49 PM

awesome awesome awesome.
crosbys are by far my favorite brand of saddle. comfy, good positioning, great fit, many sizes/lengths/widths... just wonderful all around.

I have ridden in the centennial's(previous trainers, and most of her students), and the ian millar(oh my god SO COMFY!!! like extra padded) that i had for my last horse.

the leather, because it is SO soft and easily broken in, if it isnt cared for perfectly, it does wear very much

Slim Pikkens · 08-25-2008, 09:20 PM

The tree on a Crosby is protected with a water proof finish meaning it is not subject to the vegaries of weather. Cheap saddles are not, therefore the tree can dry out and crack.

horselady · 08-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Just love the Crosby Prix Des Nations. was my first show saddle, than bought another , they are the greatest.

reiningfan · 08-26-2008, 10:39 AM

I used to have a Crosby Prix Des Nation DS (Deep Seat) LOVED it. I actually cried when it was stolen. You can find very good deals on them if you look hard enough. I found one in great condition a few months ago for $500. If I still rode English, I would have bought it in a heartbeat.

rustysmom · 08-26-2008, 10:45 AM

I had a Crosby for years that I showed in, hunted in etc. LOVED IT. Just recently got another one on e-bay (stole it) the thing is like brand new for 300$. Breaking babies in it now.

lovemydusty · 08-26-2008, 12:24 PM

I have one that is probably close to 20 years old, if not older. Still in excellent condition and when I did still ride, I loved it.

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08-24-2008, 08:26 AM
Drafty Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,003	Crosby Prix des Nations Well my friend and I went to the tack shop the other day. We ended up staying for nearly four hours and were the only people there!!! After trying on all the show clothes, we moseyed on over to the saddle rack and started climbing on the saddles. Some of you may remember that I had a heck of a time finding a saddle that fit me (still haven't found one) and I have stopped riding in a saddle altogether because of that. Welllll... then I sat in this saddle. It was a Crosby, I believe a Prix des Nations. Very beautiful saddle, light color leather, soft and supple. It fit me PERFECTLY. Did not throw me forward or close my hip angle like most of the other saddles I've ridden in. Then I looked at the price tag. sigh I could buy two nice horses for what that saddle cost. So, who owns a Crosby Prix des Nations and who has ridden in one? Did you like it? Are the older ones similar to the new ones? __________________ "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi

08-24-2008, 08:57 AM
KrisRN2005 Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 669	Funny you should ask! I have 2 Crosby saddles. I have the Prix St george softride Dressage saddle for myself. it has a wonderful fit and deep seat that I really like because I rode bareback for 25+years nothing I sat in felt "comfy" to me. It had a pretty price tag but it's worth it's weight in gold to me! I just started looking for a youth saddle for my daughter who is 7. A friend has kept her Crosby Childs Prix Des Nation for the past 15yrs in mint condition and has decided to sell it! I have looked at the new crosby close contact for my daughter and compared it to this used one and can't find any real difference. other than the price tag Do you have any saddle consignment stores you might be able to get one discounted? Either way I love the saddle but at the end of the day it all boils down to a personal preference. __________________ May you always be true to your best friend, today, tomorrow and always ....

08-24-2008, 09:02 AM
SpotADots4Me Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 623	My cousin loves hers (so much that she bought another one when she grew out of her 16'') I'm not sure what size you'd need, but shes not asking much for hers and shes pretty tedious when it comes to her stuff. otherwise, Crosbys are my favorite <3 well, next to pessoas and Stuarts (spelled wrong?) I own neither as I prefer western, but when I feel like learning and being serious, I'll get a one of those __________________ oops, I did it again

08-24-2008, 09:07 AM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,789	Have you tried e-bay or craigslist? If your tack store has a bulletin board try putting up a wanted ad, or talk to the proprietor, they may know of someone who has a saddle to sell. Look around your area for a tack consignment shop, we have one in a town near here and they carry all sort of things. I hope you find one, a well-fitting saddle makes a big difference, like well-fitting boots which I still haven't found. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

08-24-2008, 10:25 AM
EquineAlberta Seasoned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,470	Crosby's have a great reputation, and seem to last a very long time so there should be some used ones out there! TackTrader and Horsetopia's Other classified allow you to post want ads (and may have something listed already!). Be careful with the trees on the really old ones though (15+ years), if stored/treated improperly the trees can get weak and crack, so if you buy sight unseen make it pending the tree being sound. Karen __________________ Hillside Stable, Ardrossan, AB Do unto others as you would have them do unto you...is it really that hard?

08-24-2008, 12:31 PM
mafarion Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 81	I have a Crosby Prix Des Nations, and love it to death! I have a used one (not sure if it's old or new-ish) and it is my favorite saddle. I also have an old Crosby Mark V and it is amazing also. I highly recommend Crosby saddles, at least the used ones, they are generally worth their price tag.

08-24-2008, 07:32 PM
rivervu2 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 997	I rode in a Prix De Nations for years and loved it before switching my interest to dressage. I now have a Prix St Georges dressage saddle that I love. I recently bought a very nice used Prix De Nations and rode in it once but I'm not as comfortable in it as I used to be, probably because my dressage saddle is like sitting on a couch. It's a 17" and looks great, almost like new. PM me if you're interested in more info and pics.

08-24-2008, 08:00 PM
Fawn Lane Farm Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 761	Love it, love it, love it! I have a Crosby Pris Des Nations, have had it for years. I adore it, and they are super well made and comfortable. Definately try Ebay though, I know I've seen a few on there for extremely reasonable! __________________

08-25-2008, 07:36 PM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,908	http://www.sensiblesaddles.com/image...et=tlx_picuqpp ETA: Whoops, that one only shows the saddle photo... __________________ I played with a clouded leopard Last edited by HighHorse : 08-25-2008 at 07:44 PM.

08-25-2008, 07:38 PM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,908	Scroll down, there's one for $350. It looks to be in good condition. http://www.sensiblesaddles.com/id16.html __________________ I played with a clouded leopard

08-25-2008, 08:49 PM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	awesome awesome awesome. crosbys are by far my favorite brand of saddle. comfy, good positioning, great fit, many sizes/lengths/widths... just wonderful all around. I have ridden in the centennial's(previous trainers, and most of her students), and the ian millar(oh my god SO COMFY!!! like extra padded) that i had for my last horse. the leather, because it is SO soft and easily broken in, if it isnt cared for perfectly, it does wear very much __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision)

08-25-2008, 09:20 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	The tree on a Crosby is protected with a water proof finish meaning it is not subject to the vegaries of weather. Cheap saddles are not, therefore the tree can dry out and crack.

08-25-2008, 09:46 PM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,315	Just love the Crosby Prix Des Nations. was my first show saddle, than bought another , they are the greatest. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

08-26-2008, 10:39 AM
reiningfan Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Manitoba, Canada Posts: 516	I used to have a Crosby Prix Des Nation DS (Deep Seat) LOVED it. I actually cried when it was stolen. You can find very good deals on them if you look hard enough. I found one in great condition a few months ago for $500. If I still rode English, I would have bought it in a heartbeat.

08-26-2008, 10:45 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 230	love them I had a Crosby for years that I showed in, hunted in etc. LOVED IT. Just recently got another one on e-bay (stole it) the thing is like brand new for 300$. Breaking babies in it now.

08-26-2008, 12:24 PM
lovemydusty Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 412	I have one that is probably close to 20 years old, if not older. Still in excellent condition and when I did still ride, I loved it.