Hancoxfamily
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Hi everyone I'm looking for a new saddle for my welsh section d 14.2hh mare and on a budget does anyone know if these shires hi lite self adjust saddles are any good ?
Shires hi lite self adjust saddle
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Meowy Catkin
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There's been a few threads on these and the consensus is that they are terrible.
Hancoxfamily
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Yes just found a few and it's put me of instantly thanks for replying any ideas on a good cheaper saddle. ?
Meowy Catkin
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I suspect that 2nd hand will be the way forwards.
Hancoxfamily
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Just looking on ebay there's loads on there 😕
Mince Pie
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To be honest unless you know what you're doing I would avoid eBay and go to a saddler, they will likely have second hand saddles which will suit your budget. I got a very nice Collegiate saddle for £300 second hand. If you don't mind me asking what is your budget?
ETA: cheap saddles are cheap for a reason! http://horse-problems.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/cheap-saddles-made-in-india-warning.html
ETA: cheap saddles are cheap for a reason! http://horse-problems.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/cheap-saddles-made-in-india-warning.html
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Hancoxfamily
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200 to 300 I'm in Leicestershire and every saddler I've called there cheapest is 450 I'm getting really worried I'm not going to be able to sort one 😯
Mince Pie
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In that case I'd suggest getting them to come out with a range of saddles, finding one that fits then looking for that make on eBay 
Hancoxfamily
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That's a good idea I hadn't thought of that thank you 😃
Mince Pie
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No worries
Haz:)
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Hi -
I have a Hi Lite saddle - used as a breaking saddle so my Jeffries wouldn't take a beating. Awful little saddle, as rickety as a bag of bolts. I rode in it a couple of times and I felt horrible!!
I recently (this week) picked up a Walsall dressage saddle secondhand off preloved for £85 not a mark on it. I held out and have been riding my boy bareback for about 2 months, but the deal was worth it. I waited for something in my area and the lady brought it out to me to check the fit was good. I bought a Wintec which didn't fit before that so I had to sell it on - it was GP, 17", adjustable gullet, CAIR, brown and it mint condition and I sold that for £110.
I'd recommend secondhand, something that is quality in good condition shouldn't be too hard to find. Deals are out there, don't loose hope yet!
I have a Hi Lite saddle - used as a breaking saddle so my Jeffries wouldn't take a beating. Awful little saddle, as rickety as a bag of bolts. I rode in it a couple of times and I felt horrible!!
I recently (this week) picked up a Walsall dressage saddle secondhand off preloved for £85 not a mark on it. I held out and have been riding my boy bareback for about 2 months, but the deal was worth it. I waited for something in my area and the lady brought it out to me to check the fit was good. I bought a Wintec which didn't fit before that so I had to sell it on - it was GP, 17", adjustable gullet, CAIR, brown and it mint condition and I sold that for £110.
I'd recommend secondhand, something that is quality in good condition shouldn't be too hard to find. Deals are out there, don't loose hope yet!
Melody Grey
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Which part of Leicesteshire are you in? I know a fab saddler who is Derbyshire based but might come out to you. I'm pretty sure she has a decent range of second hand within your budget too. PM if you prefer?
gothdolly
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Try Harriet Haivers the Newark Saddler if she will come out to Leicestershire, she has lots of secondhand saddles in your budget.
Equi
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I got a thorowgood maxam for 90 and it's my favorite saddle ever. Everyone who rides in it agrees. Mines now too wide and I'm on the look for another!