Santa Cruz saddles?

[NicoleS_007]

Iv seen a nice second hand Santa Crus close contact jumping saddle for sale and would like opinions pretty please Are they comfortable, what are the like to ride in, quality of leather etc? And what other brands would they compare to? I have a wintec 500 atm which i wish to start a bonfire with hate that saddle with a passion!! I quite like my friends James Sterling puissance jumping saddle (think its under £400 brand new), she was going to give it to me when her pony sold but unfortunately my mare doesnt seem to like it

Many thanks

 

[Jesstickle]

My friend has one and it is absolutely lovely. Hers is black but it is very similar in style and quality to my Frank Baines. It has latex panels and moveable knee and thigh blocks just like mine

She also has a dressage one for sale and I am sorely tempted to buy it from her. Just because it is lovely.

 

[georgie256]

I have two of these saddles, and have had them on ponies and horses and I love them so much! Extremely comfy for me and when my friend hacks out my horse she always loves riding in the saddle!