what brand of english saddle should i get?
Jul.23, 2010 in
English Horse Saddles
I just sat in a english saddle i like it more than western saddles. The horse i will be riding is a gypsy vanner and i dont plan on doing any competition like jumping or dressage i just like the english saddles because i think their more comfortabe and less bulky. Can anyone tell me a brand to look at or a type, something?
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July 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Since you won’t be competing, a Wintec AP saddle might be your best bet. They are cheap, can fit a large viarty of horses, and fairly comfortable.
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
well i have an ovation. had it for around 10 years, still in mint condition. It is the MOST comfortable saddle i have EVER sat in.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Ovation-Competition-Close-Contact-Saddle-16-Med-/290432967866?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f2764ba
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ovation-Competition-Show-Jumping-Saddle-16-/350340373033?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5191e9da29
the first one might be better (price wise).
hope this helps
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Since you’re not competing you don’t need one of the $2,000 ones. I would get a Wintec AP, or a Thorowgood.
Ovation, HDR, Bates, Pessoa are all decent brands. Collegiate is ok too.
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
I have a Henri de Rivel. I love it! My horse has high withers, so the fact that the saddle fits him is pure luck! It depends on your price because they are about $800.
On Wintecs, I would steer clear. I really do not like them. Synthetic… Ick.
July 23rd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
I use a Wintec AP for just riding around at home and I love it.its very comfortable,easy to clean,and you can get the gullet change system so you can use it on horses of different sizes and builds.hope this helps:)
July 23rd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Dressage Saddles are the funky long black ones. You could buy one, but they’re expensive.
http://www.saddlebrooktack.com/shop/images/XT_dressage_saddle.jpg
Close Contacts are jumping saddles. They are perfect for jumping, but very uncomfortable when working on the flat with longer stirrups.
http://www.pelham-saddlery.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Collegiate%20Convertible%20Diploma%20Close%20Contact%20Saddle1.jpg
All Purpose saddles are a hybrid of Close Contacts and Dressage saddles. You really o want a CC because they are comfortable for flat, and you can do some jumping, too.
http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/upload/10057/images/Collegiate%20Convertible%20All%20Purpose%20Saddle.jpg
I’m now going to list a new synthetic and a new leather for each type. Then I’m going to list used. I also found some saddle packages.
All Purpose:
New Synthetic: http://www.statelinetack.com/item/next-gen-wintec-500-ap-saddle-flocked/SLT901402/
I happen to think that this saddle is my favourite. I have one, and I love it. Great price, too.
Package: http://www.statelinetack.com/item/equiroyal-event-saddle-package/SLT901313/
Another really good price, but slightely cheap. And the reviews seem to overall really like it. Not leather, but looks like it.
New Leather: http://www.statelinetack.com/item/ovation-evolution-jumping-saddle/SLT901769/
It’s technically a jumping saddle, but the angles of it look more like a all purpose masquerading as a close contact. It’s a bit expensive, though.
Package: http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-16-Black-All-Purpose-Jumping-Leather-English-Saddle-/110529461739?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc11bdeb
I looks nice, but I don’t like the girth, at all
Used Synthetic: http://cgi.ebay.ca/English-Jumping-All-purpose-Saddle-synthetic-16-inch-/400087112153?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d270cd9d9
I’m assuming that it’s used, but personally, I’m not a big fan.
Used Leather: Hmm, I can’t find any
Package: Same….