COLLEGIATE saddles need advice please

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does anyone have any experience with these? what are they like? was thinking of buying one, but dont know anything about the brand thanks
 
I have one. It has been good so far. The saddler checked it after a few weeks when it had settled in and she commented it was a good quality saddle. I got mine for £250, but I am not sure I would pay the full £400-£500 that they go for.

I got a brown one, and it was a nice shade. The only bug bear was that it was rubbing at the waist, but I am not sure it was just cosmetic or if it was the leather getting thin. He is on loan with the saddle so I will see when it returns if it is rubbed.
 
I have one & am very pleased with it. It's got the adjustable gullets (Wintec) & think the company might be part of Weatherbeeta. I've had it for nearly 5 years & it cost £650 new. How did you get one for £250 Wishfulthinker?
 
I have one an it is great! Very comfortable, fits the horse well, and doesn't move! (long striding WBxTB).
Had it for about a year and it is wearing well.
I like it more than other DR saddles I have owned / ridden in.

Had an Isabel Werth (WINTEC) and hated it. Caused all sorts of back problems as well for the horse inspite of various fittings.
 
I have one for my 3yo. I bought it 2nd hand to back him and Im really pleased with it and it has the added bonus of being able to change the gullet as he grows. When he stops growing he will have a posh leather one but I will be keeping the collegiate for the next youngster.
 
Sorry to buck the trend here, but the quality is not 'the best'
 
I have the adjustable DR. I'm really pleased with it. Fits both of us really well. It's European leather. I have no issues with the quality, it is looks and has worn no different to my traditional English saddles. I would recomend and buy again!

(I got my DR for £205
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joys of ebay!)
 
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