Second hand saddle - which are best?

[1alex1moose]

My horse has changed shape drastically and the saddle I bought him now doesnt fit... I need another one but cant afford a new one so i need something second hand. I always try and go for a good make such as albion or stubben if i can but what other kinds of older saddles do you think fit really well and last well???

 

[scotsmare]

What type / build of horse do you have?

 

[1alex1moose]

He's medium width with high withers. Can't wear anything longer than a 17" cos he's very short backed.

 

[KatB]

Anything that fits

Not a great fan of Albion or Stubben. Ideals and barnsbys are lovely saddles.

 

[Coffee_Bean]

My horse was very high withered and so far the only saddle that has fit her is a second hand keiffer. I use a wither pad with it otherwise it would still be a little low, but like you, I can't afford a new one.

 

[Nickijem]

My high-withered horse has a second hand black country saddle. It is designed for high withered horses so although it is a medium fit, it isn't too low on his withers - and is very comfy to ride in too!

 

[TigerLilly]

wintec 2000 the best saddle seconhand you can buy it fitted my horse very well all through him changing shape and i now have a ideal saddle for showing and hunting and still use my wintec for everything else and for £130 second hand you cant co far wrong

 

[jesterfaerie]

I have just got myself a second hand Barnsby WH saddle, the saddler ages it at around 5yro and it is in fantastic condition! So I would rate that but I 110% rate Ideal saddles I am gutted that I was unable to get an Ideal saddle this time around