Need Advice On Buying A Western Saddle

rivervu2 · 09-03-2008, 03:56 PM

I have always ridden english in one form or another. I now have a 16H paint gelding who has been ridden western. I really just want to use him as a trail horse that I can enjoy so I thought I'd get a western saddle to ride him in. I want a used one of good quality, definitely leather and it must be comfortable with a deeper seat. Do they come like that? If so what would be a reasonable price? Would I be better off with an Aussie saddle? They look comfortable but I've never ridden in one.

pippy · 09-03-2008, 04:59 PM

Is there a tack shop around that you could go to and try different varieties- then you'd be able to tell if you prefer a more traditional western vs an aussie.. prices are going to vary greatly..depends on your area and what not..in my area it seems a good quality used is going to be about 500- 600 dollars.

Crookedblaze · 09-03-2008, 05:02 PM

I would definitely go with an Aussie if you want something comfortable. They are just so comfy.

If you want something that you can use for a little bit of everything though, I'd go with a Circle Y, Billy Cook, or Tucker saddle. They are all really high quality saddles, easy to find used, and make GREAT trail models that are comfy and well made.

rivervu2 · 09-03-2008, 09:03 PM

Sounds like I need an Aussie!

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09-03-2008, 03:56 PM
rivervu2 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 996	Need Advice On Buying A Western Saddle I have always ridden english in one form or another. I now have a 16H paint gelding who has been ridden western. I really just want to use him as a trail horse that I can enjoy so I thought I'd get a western saddle to ride him in. I want a used one of good quality, definitely leather and it must be comfortable with a deeper seat. Do they come like that? If so what would be a reasonable price? Would I be better off with an Aussie saddle? They look comfortable but I've never ridden in one.

09-03-2008, 04:59 PM
pippy Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,086	Is there a tack shop around that you could go to and try different varieties- then you'd be able to tell if you prefer a more traditional western vs an aussie.. prices are going to vary greatly..depends on your area and what not..in my area it seems a good quality used is going to be about 500- 600 dollars. __________________ Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.\" â€“ Swami Sivananda Saraswati

09-03-2008, 05:02 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,449	I would definitely go with an Aussie if you want something comfortable. They are just so comfy. If you want something that you can use for a little bit of everything though, I'd go with a Circle Y, Billy Cook, or Tucker saddle. They are all really high quality saddles, easy to find used, and make GREAT trail models that are comfy and well made. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-03-2008, 09:03 PM
rivervu2 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 996	Sounds like I need an Aussie!