Locking saddle racks- do they work?

[floradora09]

I am thinking of purchasing one of those locking saddle racks for my saddle to go in the yard's tackroom. Do they actually prevent a saddle being taken? Has anyone had any experience? Thanks!

http://www.surreyequestrian.co.uk/stablekit-saddle-minder-black.html

 

[brighteyes]

Depending on how well you fix it to the wall and how good the padlock and chain is, it might slow them down a bit. Would take my tack home TBH.

 

[oofadoofa]

I would imagine something like this would be much better

http://www.bulldogsecure.com/category/77/1/saddle-security

I think the ones from Surrey Equestrian are probably OK if you are worried about another livery using your saddle etc, but a someone determined would probably get into it fairly easily.

 

[Shay]

The surrey equestrian ones don't slow down a thief at all. You can just pop the back hinge with a screwdriver. If you look at this image http://horze.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=50014 you can see how vulnerable the joint is. They are a visible deterrant and they certainly make sure your saddle can't be knocked off or moved by accident. But if you want something really secure go for the one oofadoofa posted.

 

[hackedoff]

i have a very good one I bought of ebay. It was designed by some one on the newrider forums. The gizmo consists of a saddle pole to put the saddle on which is part of a t sahped bar. The top part of the T shape fastens to the wall but the screws are recessed. A seperate section clamps onto the saddle pole and has a hole for a padlcok, the ends of the section slot into the recesses on the T bar and a metall section. Once locked if the whole lot is pulled of the wall it cannot be opened > it is made of iron and very robust.