Saddle

Scouts Willows Ridge · 09-03-2008, 01:18 PM

Hi all I was wondering what your opinions are on simco saddles. I am looking at purchasing an older simco 15 inch saddle. I think it is close to 15 yrs old or more He wants $200.00 for it. It is in excellant shape with a rawhide tree.

Thanks Linda

Thunderz Gurlz · 09-03-2008, 03:09 PM

They are very nice saddles IMO.

pasopony · 09-03-2008, 03:36 PM

Simco makes a good middle line saddle. Just check it over and make sure it's in good shape and will fit your horse.

Crookedblaze · 09-03-2008, 03:44 PM

My experience with Simco has been questionable. We had a simco western trail saddle, and the tree was crooked and really messed up Rocket's back. I don't know if that was a manufacturer or previous owner error.

Slim Pikkens · 09-03-2008, 07:29 PM

My Simco roper is probably 40 yrs old and is built tough. It hasn't even begun to wear. Besides fitting the horse, is a 15" seat big enough for you?

scrapchick · 09-03-2008, 07:34 PM

I have an old Simco, I love it!

Scouts Willows Ridge · 09-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slim Pikkens

My Simco roper is probably 40 yrs old and is built tough. It hasn't even begun to wear. Besides fitting the horse, is a 15" seat big enough for you?

I am 5 ft 120 lbs. It seems to fit fine. My horse has pretty narrow withers and I tried the saddle over the weekend and it seems fine, although there is the same dry spots just behind the withers as with my other cheap saddle. I do have a professional choice pad with the extra padding by the withers. Are the dry spots a problem? What do you think?

Thanks Linda

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Saddle & Saddle Pads For Sale!	PaintedWonders	Forum for MI/OH	0	05-27-2008 01:13 PM
Saddle advice~Circle Y Flex 2 Saddle.	Thoroughbred Lady	General Horse Advice	2	04-26-2008 09:59 PM
Bridging saddle? Any saddle pads to correct?	ColoradoMom	Tack, Apparel and Equipment	3	03-15-2008 09:09 PM
Is this a good saddle? going to pick up this saddle Friday	barnmom	Tack, Apparel and Equipment	17	10-28-2007 03:03 PM
Saddle Fitting - Western Roping Saddle	beth55051	Tack, Apparel and Equipment	5	09-19-2007 09:35 AM

09-03-2008, 01:18 PM
Scouts Willows Ridge Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 35	Saddle Hi all I was wondering what your opinions are on simco saddles. I am looking at purchasing an older simco 15 inch saddle. I think it is close to 15 yrs old or more He wants $200.00 for it. It is in excellant shape with a rawhide tree. Thanks Linda

09-03-2008, 03:09 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,744	They are very nice saddles IMO. __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding

09-03-2008, 03:36 PM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	Simco makes a good middle line saddle. Just check it over and make sure it's in good shape and will fit your horse. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

09-03-2008, 03:44 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,457	My experience with Simco has been questionable. We had a simco western trail saddle, and the tree was crooked and really messed up Rocket's back. I don't know if that was a manufacturer or previous owner error. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-03-2008, 07:29 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	My Simco roper is probably 40 yrs old and is built tough. It hasn't even begun to wear. Besides fitting the horse, is a 15" seat big enough for you?

09-03-2008, 07:34 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	I have an old Simco, I love it! __________________ Better living through chemistry.