Saddle Help / Input

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daddyfid
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Saddle Help / Input

Post by daddyfid » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:33 pm

Would like your opinions! I have been riding a M & W trooper and love the comfort of it, but I do not feel secure in the saddle. I rode a friends western saddle last night and felt like I could stay in the saddle better if my horse spooked. I am thinking about selling my trooper and buying a western. My local saddle shop sells a Simco trail saddle for $850.00. Not sure if this is a good brand or not.

What brand would you recommed that is less than $1,000.

Thanks

Brian

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Re: Saddle Help / Input

Post by AHGSP » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:09 pm

Brian,

Do a search for saddles on Ebay before you buy new. I won the bid on a $1500. Tucker Custom Aussie last year for 700. that was brand new. It didn't fit the fella's slighter built Mare, so he put it on there to get rid of it.
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Re: Saddle Help / Input

Post by jakemaster » Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:36 pm

Might also want to look at a plantation saddle.... kind of in the middle of trooper and trail saddle. I felt the same way I love the ride of a trooper but wanted a little more security and now I have a plantation saddle that is comfy and secure with no horn.

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Re: Saddle Help / Input

Post by High Roll-N-Angel » Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:48 pm

I use a Simco Western Arabian curved skirt saddle. It is the greatest saddle, had for over 6 years now. It is tough on the butt after many hours in the saddle, but it's been thru heck and back and done a fantastic job! There is nothing wrong with a Simco. They are good for the dollar you pay. I like mine!! :D

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Re: Saddle Help / Input

Post by shags » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:53 pm

Have you considered an Abetta? Light, cheap, and easy to clean (cordura). They seem to fit well, are comforable, and you can choose western with a horn or an endurance style w/o.
The only upgrade I put to mine was some comfort stirrups.

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