Price of Antares Saddles?

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I'm being treated to a lovely NEW jumping saddle for christmas :D Very excited, I like the Barnsby and the Equipe ones. But Antares are lovely :p Does anyone know how much a new jumping saddle from them would cost? Thanks!
 
When they are French saddles would be far better to buy direct than through an agent in USA so that it is fitted direct too. You should consider some of their second hand ones....they are beautiful saddles that really hold value. I have one and am about to buy a second
 
amage said:
When they are French saddles would be far better to buy direct than through an agent in USA so that it is fitted direct too. You should consider some of their second hand ones....they are beautiful saddles that really hold value. I have one and am about to buy a second
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I'm in the UK and will be buying (if I get one, mind you, which ever brand I get) through their UK agent.
 
Squiggles on Paper said:
Oh, Antares told me (and its on their website) that Victoria Wearing (Dan Delsart) is their UK rep?
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Was about 18months ago so must have a new uk rep! they're lovely saddles lucky you! If you like Antares though also try a Butet and a Devoucoux then make up your mind :) I've ridden in/had each and all are just incredible but some horses go better in one than the other so if you're spending the money you may as well try all and see which one suits you and the horse. My friend has just bought a Childrec saddle and loves it so could be worth a try too?
 
As above- try childeric.

I think tarrsteps has experience of them as I understand they are more popular over the pond? I really rated the one I sat in.
 
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If you like Antares though also try a Butet and a Devoucoux then make up your mind :) My friend has just bought a Childrec saddle and loves it so could be worth a try too?
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I've heard some not so good things about Devoucoux, i.e. bad customer service, taking ages to get the saddle and then it not fitting etc. I'm not so keen on the look of the Butet's tbh (sorry, thats just my opinion). I'll look into the Childrec's :D
 
Squiggles on Paper said:
I've heard some not so good things about Devoucoux, i.e. bad customer service, taking ages to get the saddle and then it not fitting etc. I'm not so keen on the look of the Butet's tbh (sorry, thats just my opinion). I'll look into the Childrec's :D
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you can have exactly the same issues with Antares ,been there got the t shirt they are nice saddles but not suited to all horses so beware.Only consider one if you can afford to be without it for some time when alterations are needed (which they will) and then take a sweepstake on whos saddle comes back to you. I have changed to English flocked saddles as they are easier to get right and keep properly fitted!
 
popsdosh said:
you can have exactly the same issues with Antares ,been there got the t shirt they are nice saddles but not suited to all horses so beware.Only consider one if you can afford to be without it for some time when alterations are needed (which they will) and then take a sweepstake on whos saddle comes back to you. I have changed to English flocked saddles as they are easier to get right and keep properly fitted!
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:/ are there any other similar brands you (or anyone else) can recommend (just keeping my options open). I'm going to email Devoucoux about their saddles :)
 
Squiggles on Paper said:
:/ are there any other similar brands you (or anyone else) can recommend (just keeping my options open). I'm going to email Devoucoux about their saddles :)
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Personally this is the wrong way to go about finding a saddle it should be like a blind wine tasting find what fits your horse and then you.Not all makes can be made to fit your horse as they are limited by the tree they use!Have you not considered English saddles .The French saddles are comfortable for the rider but possibly less thought goes into the horses comfort! You are buying a saddle made for your horse so expect it not to be easy to sell on ,as they are expensive to alter dont believe the rubbish about them fitting anything! you only have to look at whats under the saddle on some horses to realise this is a myth.
The reason I chose to use English saddles is that they are easier to fit and alter and they all make saddles that are equivalent or better than the continental opposition. If you talk to them about why they still make saddles the way they do they will tell you.The trend towards thinner synthetic panels is in my opinion detrimental to the horse it may look great and make you feel close to your horse but they are not intended to be an everyday saddle used for any length of time. I will now duck below the wall to avoid the incoming!!!!
 
Of course, if you like sparkles try Bliss of London, they are handmade saddles, the range is the brain child of Nikki Newcombe who was black country's. uk sales manager for years.

Absolutely stunning: we have three on our yard in varying degrees of bling- two legacy jumps and a paramour jump.
 
As popsdosh said have you considered any English saddles? I had a memory foam saddle for 3 months - horse changed can't alter it so now for sale in pristine condition as hardly ever got to use it! Even though the tree can be heated on mine the shape is wrong.

A wool flock will probably be the better option, I know this is isn't in quite the same league as childeric/butet/Antares but I have a monoflap ideal impala which has been found by saddle fitters to fit loads of horses.
Have you seen the new Albion revelation saddles?
Personally i would find a fitter who can bring a range. Look on national saddle centres website :)
 
Kirsty+Java said:
As popsdosh said have you considered any English saddles? I had a memory foam saddle for 3 months - horse changed can't alter it so now for sale in pristine condition as hardly ever got to use it! Even though the tree can be heated on mine the shape is wrong.

A wool flock will probably be the better option, I know this is isn't in quite the same league as childeric/butet/Antares but I have a monoflap ideal impala which has been found by saddle fitters to fit loads of horses.
Have you seen the new Albion revelation saddles?
Personally i would find a fitter who can bring a range. Look on national saddle centres website :)
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sorry, im being a bit dumb but what do you mean by 'english saddles'. what brand is that? (sorry, im just have a blank). I currently have the Albion K2 Jump but it isnt really fitting my horse any more (he moved yards and is now in a much better condition) and for some reason I find the Albion's quite hard (just my opinion). :D

what about Amerigo saddles (in particular Vega Jump Special Monoflap)
 
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I just mean saddles of English make not French which the ones you have been looking it are, the majority are latex I think where most English are flocked :) I too found the k2 hard but the new revelation looks amazing!
National saddle centre stock amerigo look in their website, I got mine from there absolutely brilliant service and most importantly a saddle that fits beautifully - they will bring various ones to try and all are new - there website has most but not all saddles they stock
 
Squiggles on Paper said:
This could just be what one saddlers opinion, but a while ago when we first bought the Albion K2. We looked at the JW saddles and the saddler told us that they weren't very secure? (for the rider)
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Depends on the rider....if you aren't secure in abWhitaker then you prob won't be secure in the Antares/devoucoux/Butet flatter jumping saddles. I rode a very powerful jumping mare for years in one with no issues. She had a proper back cracking jump and could unseat people very easily. You need to ride in as many brands as possible
 
amage said:
Depends on the rider....if you aren't secure in abWhitaker then you prob won't be secure in the Antares/devoucoux/Butet flatter jumping saddles. I rode a very powerful jumping mare for years in one with no issues. She had a proper back cracking jump and could unseat people very easily. You need to ride in as many brands as possible
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I didn't even try the John Whitaker anyway as my horse had had an Albion K2 Jump with his old owner so I thought I would get one as well, but it is quite hard.
 
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