is it possible to get...

[HayleyandBob]

a leather saddle (new or good second hand) for under £400 ?

i just cant seem to find any at the moment but im probably looking in all the wrong places

Also if anybody recommends a particular saddle let me know.... its for the cob in my sig. X

 

[1275gta]

Depends what you are looking for PM me I may have somthing to suit.

 

[DellaMoon]

I've got a lovely kieffer munchen gp you can have for £400!

 

[3Beasties]

You should be able to find one but it will take time.

I know it's not leather but what about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THOROWGOOD-T6-COB-...93%3A1|294%3A50

They are specially designed for cobs and I think they look like leather as well (haven't seen on in real life though!)

 

[blackcob]

My second hand leather saddle cost the grand sum of £240 so yes, very much possible! It was our only option in fact as nothing off the peg would fit her and it was a case of trying on second hand ones and adjusting where possible. In the end the saddle that fit her best turned out to be one that had originally been custom made for an Irish Draught, which shows how wide and flat she is.

The key is to find a local saddle fitter who deals in second hand saddles and has a large selection of them to bring to you and try on. If you post your location then people might have suggestions.

 

[HayleyandBob]

Thanks for a cob hes not actually that wide

he has a wintec 2000 but the blue gullet is two tight and the red to wide plus the whoel saddle seems to have lost shape

I have posted for saddler recomendations but only 1 place was recommended and iv been in their shop and there wasnt much suitable , iv also searched on the master saddlers site and nobody on their has much stock of saddle under £650

why does everythign have to be so difficult !

 

[HayleyandBob]

has anybody experienced shires saddles? their saddle by james sterling is £360 new but is it any good?

 

[tedster]

try Ebay

My friend got a practically brand new ideal saddle for £380 for her cob... saddle fitter came to make sure it fitted and it was like it could have been made for him.

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

Very possible - just got a very nice one for £325. My local saddlers all have a good second hand saddle section. Not sure where you are location wise but try your local saddlers - or come to Sussex!

 

[junglediva]

in llanybydder horse sale near me they have a tack sale. u can get a good leather gp saddle for about 80 pounds.!!

 

[silverbreeze]

Definately ebay, I tend to get a saddle fitter out and try all different saddles then when I find one that fits i make note of the saddle make and model then i know the one I order will near as damn it fit.. Bit naughty I know but they get the money when they come out and fit the new saddle.
I got an almost new Ideal GP for my wide mare and it was £225, bargain!

 

[HayleyandBob]

Silverbreeze i think thats my only option at the moment !
I will check out my local horse auction

 

[Hippona]

What size/make are you looking for?

I have one of these I no longer use:
http://www.calcuttandsons.co.uk/acatalog/GD_Saddle.html

...its no good for my high withered lad but its wide enough accross the front for a cobby/low withered horse.

Think its a 16.5'' in brown...in very good condition generally, its very comfortable for general riding and jumping.

PM me if you are interested, I certainly wouldnt be wanting anything like £400 for it

 

[HayleyandBob]

Thanks ... im really looking for a black saddle , gp or jumping, probably 17" in medium wide

but need to wait for saddler to confirm this.