Big horn a good brand??--OPic added

dodib · 09-07-2008, 01:03 PM

Ok I hope it is I thought it was. we sold my daughters saddle and went to the tack shop today and bought a used Big Horn.Its not black its dark brown but very nice looking. I also bougth some silver stirrups to put on it. I will take a pic later an dpost it
I just hope Big Horn is a decent brand

scrapchick · 09-07-2008, 01:06 PM

I havent heard a bad thing about Big Horn saddles. I have a Big Horn leather/cordura and I love it.

horsey-gal · 09-07-2008, 01:15 PM

I used to have a synthetic Big Horn saddle, LOVED it!! It was so comfy

scrapchick · 09-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Slim Pikkens likes Big Horns. If Slim likes them, that always works for me.

reiningfan · 09-07-2008, 03:49 PM

Yup, they are good. I used to have one that had belonged to my mother when she was a kid. Lasted till a horse flipped over on it. I loved it.
My son has one now. It's great.
Congrats on finding a good saddle.

Rusty's Girl · 09-07-2008, 03:55 PM

I love Big Horn. They are excellent saddles and I don't have one negative thing to say about them. One of the higher-quality saddles out there.

Slim Pikkens · 09-07-2008, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the compliment Scrapchick. C'mon dodib do we get to see a pic?

dodib · 09-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Ok here it is I couldn't get a good pic teh lighting was just not right but anyway here it is. I hate the stirrups on it but I bought some silver ones for my daughter. I had to talk into this saddle cause it wasn't black
SO how much do you think its worth?? after I get a couple reponses I will tell you what I paid--hope I didnt' get ripped..........

SACREDWINDWALKER · 09-07-2008, 09:17 PM

I'd say that saddle is worth about $200-250....that is if everything is in tact and with good undercarriage-fleece and structure.

Luvridn · 09-07-2008, 09:24 PM

I like Big Horn saddles, they seem to last a long time and usually put you in a good position. That looks a lot better built than alot of saddles I have seen of that style. Depending on the seat size, I was also going to say 250-300

PaintsQH · 09-07-2008, 09:44 PM

I love Big Horn. I think it looks worth 300 or so. Its in great shape. How old is it and what model? I got a Big Horn roping saddle off Ebay. Paid 225 for it. Its a little older, but in great shape, just weighs a stinking ton. I also have a Big Horn, red bareback pad that I bought used, about 17 years ago and I still use it, not a rip or tear in it anywhere. The color is faded, but man, its quality made. I think you made a good choice Dorothy. I like it

dodib · 09-07-2008, 09:50 PM

No tears or wear areas at all. Fleece is great. I paid $175 for it....
I don't remember the style and have no idea how hold. I will look at the stamp tomorrow

Luvridn · 09-07-2008, 09:54 PM

I think you got a really nice saddle for a good price then. You can't get a quality leather saddle for much better than that.

scrapchick · 09-07-2008, 10:45 PM

Nice find!!! You got a good deal on a quality saddle, good job!

strayacres · 09-08-2008, 12:43 AM

Man - I'm jealous - you got a great deal. I'm a big horn fan and lately everything I've seen has been outrageously priced for what they we're offering - so kudos to you.

Seanachie · 09-08-2008, 06:58 AM

I have a Big Horn Saddle that's gotta be 50 years old and it's solid as a rock. I love it and have turned down $1,000 for it.

I been told that they've been bought out and that their more recent stuff isn't up to the quality of the old stuff but I don't know that to be fact. Anyone else hear that?

TheUpNorthCowgirl · 09-08-2008, 07:23 AM

I too heard that they had been bought out recently, Sean. I can also confirm that their new stuff is not up to snuff with the old. A friend of mine bought a Cordura trail saddle from the Country Supply catalog. It just doesn't look as well made and it doesn't ride like the ones I have. But then again, it could be one of the economy type saddles.

I have three Big Horns, 2 all leather; one trail, one roper and a cordura trail saddle. All three are older, 2 manufactured in the 1990s and one in the 1980s. They are comfortable, take a lickin' and they have a tree that fits almost any horse I put it on. The only other saddle I have is a Circle Y and truth be told, I'll ride the Big Horn before it any day.

version1955 · 09-08-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dodib

No tears or wear areas at all. Fleece is great. I paid $175 for it....
I don't remember the style and have no idea how hold. I will look at the stamp tomorrow

I'm doing all my saddle shopping in your tack shop! Holy Smokes! I would of expected to pay at least $500 for that saddle and used too! Its gorgeous!

version1955 · 09-08-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUpNorthCowgirl

I too heard that they had been bought out recently, Sean. I can also confirm that their new stuff is not up to snuff with the old. A friend of mine bought a Cordura trail saddle from the Country Supply catalog. It just doesn't look as well made and it doesn't ride like the ones I have. But then again, it could be one of the economy type saddles.

I have three Big Horns, 2 all leather; one trail, one roper and a cordura trail saddle. All three are older, 2 manufactured in the 1990s and one in the 1980s. They are comfortable, take a lickin' and they have a tree that fits almost any horse I put it on. The only other saddle I have is a Circle Y and truth be told, I'll ride the Big Horn before it any day.

Good to know!

dodib · 09-08-2008, 07:38 AM

yes I felt very lucky--just thought we'd stop in to check them out. I sold my daughters one saddle the night before to a woman I had sold a horse to this spring-- she stopped by out of the blue and said she had seen I had it for sale. didn't even try to get a better deal on it just paid and left

The tack guy does the local monthly auction and I think he picks up good used saddles that come through cheap then resales for a profit.
My daughter tried it out yesterday and likes it-- she still wishes it were black though

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09-07-2008, 01:03 PM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,594	Big horn a good brand??--OPic added Ok I hope it is I thought it was. we sold my daughters saddle and went to the tack shop today and bought a used Big Horn.Its not black its dark brown but very nice looking. I also bougth some silver stirrups to put on it. I will take a pic later an dpost it I just hope Big Horn is a decent brand __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/ Last edited by dodib : 09-07-2008 at 06:19 PM.

09-07-2008, 01:06 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,837	I havent heard a bad thing about Big Horn saddles. I have a Big Horn leather/cordura and I love it. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-07-2008, 01:15 PM
horsey-gal Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Valley, N.S Posts: 1,650	I used to have a synthetic Big Horn saddle, LOVED it!! It was so comfy __________________ " If God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself. "

09-07-2008, 01:18 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,837	Slim Pikkens likes Big Horns. If Slim likes them, that always works for me. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-07-2008, 03:49 PM
reiningfan Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Manitoba, Canada Posts: 516	Yup, they are good. I used to have one that had belonged to my mother when she was a kid. Lasted till a horse flipped over on it. I loved it. My son has one now. It's great. Congrats on finding a good saddle.

09-07-2008, 03:55 PM
Rusty's Girl Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 802	I love Big Horn. They are excellent saddles and I don't have one negative thing to say about them. One of the higher-quality saddles out there.

09-07-2008, 04:19 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	Thanks for the compliment Scrapchick. C'mon dodib do we get to see a pic?

09-07-2008, 06:18 PM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,594	Ok here it is I couldn't get a good pic teh lighting was just not right but anyway here it is. I hate the stirrups on it but I bought some silver ones for my daughter. I had to talk into this saddle cause it wasn't black SO how much do you think its worth?? after I get a couple reponses I will tell you what I paid--hope I didnt' get ripped.......... __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

09-07-2008, 09:17 PM
SACREDWINDWALKER Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 2,086	I'd say that saddle is worth about $200-250....that is if everything is in tact and with good undercarriage-fleece and structure. __________________ *"By living in Kentucky,* *I think it's time to migrate or hibernate!" CK* http://www.sacredwindwalker.com

09-07-2008, 09:24 PM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,072	I like Big Horn saddles, they seem to last a long time and usually put you in a good position. That looks a lot better built than alot of saddles I have seen of that style. Depending on the seat size, I was also going to say 250-300 __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

09-07-2008, 09:44 PM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,442	I love Big Horn. I think it looks worth 300 or so. Its in great shape. How old is it and what model? I got a Big Horn roping saddle off Ebay. Paid 225 for it. Its a little older, but in great shape, just weighs a stinking ton. I also have a Big Horn, red bareback pad that I bought used, about 17 years ago and I still use it, not a rip or tear in it anywhere. The color is faded, but man, its quality made. I think you made a good choice Dorothy. I like it __________________ My treasures do not clink, they gleam in the sunlight and neigh in the night

09-07-2008, 09:50 PM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,594	No tears or wear areas at all. Fleece is great. I paid $175 for it.... I don't remember the style and have no idea how hold. I will look at the stamp tomorrow __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

09-07-2008, 09:54 PM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,072	I think you got a really nice saddle for a good price then. You can't get a quality leather saddle for much better than that. __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

09-07-2008, 10:45 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,837	Nice find!!! You got a good deal on a quality saddle, good job! __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-08-2008, 12:43 AM
strayacres Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 197	Man - I'm jealous - you got a great deal. I'm a big horn fan and lately everything I've seen has been outrageously priced for what they we're offering - so kudos to you. __________________ Mikkii

09-08-2008, 06:58 AM
Seanachie Started Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,184	I have a Big Horn Saddle that's gotta be 50 years old and it's solid as a rock. I love it and have turned down $1,000 for it. I been told that they've been bought out and that their more recent stuff isn't up to the quality of the old stuff but I don't know that to be fact. Anyone else hear that? __________________ Seánachie "I'll keep my guns, my religion, and my money - you can keep the change."

09-08-2008, 07:23 AM
TheUpNorthCowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 993	I too heard that they had been bought out recently, Sean. I can also confirm that their new stuff is not up to snuff with the old. A friend of mine bought a Cordura trail saddle from the Country Supply catalog. It just doesn't look as well made and it doesn't ride like the ones I have. But then again, it could be one of the economy type saddles. I have three Big Horns, 2 all leather; one trail, one roper and a cordura trail saddle. All three are older, 2 manufactured in the 1990s and one in the 1980s. They are comfortable, take a lickin' and they have a tree that fits almost any horse I put it on. The only other saddle I have is a Circle Y and truth be told, I'll ride the Big Horn before it any day. __________________ There ain't no dollar sign on peace of mind, this I've come to know.

09-08-2008, 07:38 AM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,594	yes I felt very lucky--just thought we'd stop in to check them out. I sold my daughters one saddle the night before to a woman I had sold a horse to this spring-- she stopped by out of the blue and said she had seen I had it for sale. didn't even try to get a better deal on it just paid and left The tack guy does the local monthly auction and I think he picks up good used saddles that come through cheap then resales for a profit. My daughter tried it out yesterday and likes it-- she still wishes it were black though __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/