2nd Hand Saddles

[Hattikins]

Decided to go in search of two good quality second hand close contact jumping saddles instead of spending a bomb on one new saddle which will only fit one horse - so my question is, which saddles are best second hand?? and where other than local tack shops can you recommend getting hold of good quality ones from??

 

[omrl]

Ebay.... or i know a saddler and he comes out with loads of second hand jumping saddles, had a friend who got a really nice one for a good price, so can try and get his number

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I bought a Close Contact Bates saddle off Ebay. It was virtually new & came with a pair of Bates leathers & a set of irons. It was about half the price of buying new at a saddlers. Obviously a Bates can be adjusted by changing the gullet. I'm very pleased with it.

 

[seabiscuit]

Ive got a prestige paris K for sale- its a single flap close contact saddle with long girth straps. Oli Townend uses the same make on Flint Curttis! Only thing is its a tobacco colour... but can be adjusted to fit any horse by a Prestige dealer.. its 17.5 inch, or a 17, will have to check!

 

[Hattikins]

im really open minded i just need to get hold of two second hand preferably under £500 each close contact jumping saddles asap as my saddle is tipping me forward and really doesnt help me at all not to mention it not actually fitting either of my horses

I need a medium and a wide, both 17.5hh - in the ideal world