Ideal saddles, opinions on "crown" version/finish please

[rebmw]

I am about to buy an ideal Roella dressage saddle. I've been unsuccessful trying to find a second hand one so I'm biting the bullet and splashing out on a new one. The demonstrator I've had on trial is the Memel finish with hide seat and pads and I really like this. I'm hoping that the textured finish will help keep my legs where they should be as opposed to the normal leather finish which eventually goes shiny.

Today I went to a saddlers and they stock the "crown" finish of the ideal saddle. They said that the leather is a higher quality and is more supple than the other finishes but to be honest I couldn't tell the difference from the one I have on trial.

Just wondered if anyone has a crown version or can offer any opinions on whether there is much difference?

Thank you

 

[brighteyes]

I have a Crown Marquis WH saddle and it's every bit as good as anything they make for themselves, and the leather they were using at the time mine was made was superb.

 

[rebmw]

Thank you

 

[rebmw]

Anyone else actually chosen to get the crown version over another finish and for what reason?
I rode in both saddles yesterday and I still can't make out any differences!
Thanks

 

[Alibear]

I've had both and my saddler said it was the same saddle just different a badge.

 

[rebmw]

Interesting!!!