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saddles choices.........?
i am trying to decide which saddle to get, i have done research on this brand, american saddlery owned by big horn and i haven't found much negative about them, i have looked at different rating and everything. i know it a cheap saddle but it what i can afford. anyways here is two saddles i have i picked another question what size seat i ride in a 15, but thinking of getting a 16 i am 5'5 or 5'6 and 165, not fat muscular...am i okay in a 15 seat that is all i every ridden in.these are the two \barrel saddles i have found..it either leather-synthetic or a all leather saddles.....i cant decided which one i want to go with..do you like leather or leather-synthetic and which saddle u like better and y.
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6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavourite answer
I would prefer the all leather one. Leather is just going to last longer, as well as look nicer than synthetic.
I am 5'4 130 lbs and I like a 16" seat. 15" is fine for me too, but I just like having a little more room with a 16", so it's really just what you prefer.
But I would keep looking around, don't settle until you are sure you know exactly what you want and what will fit your horse correctly.
Happy saddle shopping!
- ?Lv 61 decade ago
Try buying a nicer leather saddle used. I'm not a fan of synthetics, but I tend to be on the more traditional side.
Look at tack shops in your area for a nice used saddle. Something like a Billy Cook, Circle Y, Courts, Crates, etc. Spend money on a saddle you can try on your horse that fits you and your horse. Look for a barrel saddle or all purpose saddle.
Don't buy cheap, it'll cost you more in the end.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Actually it's the other way around-American Saddlery owns Bighorn along with many other brands. Some of American Saddlery's products are great but the cheaper ones tend to be junk.
For $300 you could find a much nicer, better-built used saddle.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hi, if your not focusing on any diciplin an particular, I would go with a second hand leather general purpose saddle. Make sure that underneath it isn't damaged though.
Hope this helps :)
