Yay or neigh to this saddle?

Personally, im not keen on it. Its from india and looks to be poor quality, i would far rather buy a synthetic wintec or Thorowgood at that price. The horror stories ive heard about the indian saddles are quite scary. I understand its only a stand in until your horse is working away, but id much rather have peace of mind that its safe, particularly with a youngster.
 
Neigh neigh neigh :(

Indian made, leather looks awful, silly price.
Far too cheap - and it looks just that i'm afriad.

If you want to go treeless you have to pay for a decent saddle - same as treed.

I have a solutions treeless & have had a barefoot in the past - these are 2 makes i would certainly recommend, but wouldn't touch anything like this, sorry.
 
Oh really, I personally haven't heard of them before which is why I thought I'd ask. I may stick to the better know makes then. I just thought it would be handy as could fit any horse in the future. Thanks for the advice !
 
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Likewise, I would steer well clear. I would also question how, at that price, the pressure from the stirrup bars and girthing etc is spread to avoid sore points. Even 'just for breaking'... if the saddle you use at this early stage in your horse's career causes pain, you could be storing up problems for the future.:(
 
No, no, no! You get what you pay for and this is cheap, nasty and will probably damage your horse's back. Good treeless saddles are expensive because of the research that has gone into ensuring the saddle fits correctly and pressure is spread evenly across the horse's back.

You need a good fitting, comfy saddle for yoiur horse for breaking in otherwise his first experience of being ridden will be discomfort.

Stick to 2nd hand Wintec, Thorowgood, or top end treeless saddles.
 
The first saddle you put on a horse can make or break it's' future. For goodness sake, invest in a properly fitted saddle.
 
I wonder why these sellers get such good ratings and reviews if they really are awful saddles. Think I will look at the synthetic saddles with known names.
 
OP I have just bought one of these (in fact it has just arrived and I am admiring it :p )

http://www.horsedream.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=6302/462

Not having a saddle that would come remotely close to fitting my youngster, I have decided to go forward with a bareback pad. She is a huge 3 year old, and I just want to hop on and walk down the road a few times.

Next year will be a different matter and she will be fitted for a new saddle.
 
Why not have a look at the saddle company ( http://www.thesaddlecompany.co.uk/ ) these saddles are fully adjustable by a trained fitter so will last for years & can be altered easily as the horse grows.

I really dont see why people skimp on what is the most important piece of kit and surely its best that a youngster never has pain or discomfort through a saddle
 
Persephone said:
OP I have just bought one of these (in fact it has just arrived and I am admiring it :p )

http://www.horsedream.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=6302/462

Not having a saddle that would come remotely close to fitting my youngster, I have decided to go forward with a bareback pad. She is a huge 3 year old, and I just want to hop on and walk down the road a few times.

Next year will be a different matter and she will be fitted for a new saddle.
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That is lovely!! However i would like a bit more stickability for breaking in :p would love to see some pics of you're youngster modelling it !
 
M_G said:
Why not have a look at the saddle company ( http://www.thesaddlecompany.co.uk/ ) these saddles are fully adjustable by a trained fitter so will last for years & can be altered easily as the horse grows.

I really dont see why people skimp on what is the most important piece of kit and surely its best that a youngster never has pain or discomfort through a saddle
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I totally agree a youngster needs a good saddle to start him off but in the past I have always called a saddle fitter out and got the best saddle that fitted the horse, however I'm not prepared to do this for a horse that will be changing shape a lot.
 
It looks it :) I'd love a sit on it, but maybe not on your mare - I don't do heights! :p

I bought a dressage saddle at the weekend. Now VERY nervously waiting for it to arrive (eak!) I've never spent that much online before. :o
 
Puppy said:
It looks it :) I'd love a sit on it, but maybe not on your mare - I don't do heights! :p

I bought a dressage saddle at the weekend. Now VERY nervously waiting for it to arrive (eak!) I've never spent that much online before. :o
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Lol, I swear her legs are getting longer again!

Wow how exciting :) pictures are essential of course ;)
 
Persephone said:
Lol, I swear her legs are getting longer again!

Wow how exciting :) pictures are essential of course ;)
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Assuming it arrives there will be pictures. I got the seller to email me some and my saddler had a look and said she thinks it is likely to fit C and "Phoar, what a bargain" - I couldn't believe my luck when I got it for opening bid price. It's a brand new Harry Dabbs dressage saddle, only ever been tried on a horse and I got it for less than half the RRP :o That's why I'm so nervous as to whether or not it will turn up. I bet the seller wasn't too happy that it went at such a price!
 
skyhigh said:
I wonder why these sellers get such good ratings and reviews if they really are awful saddles. Think I will look at the synthetic saddles with known names.
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Because no-one has opened them up to see how they're made, and it takes a while for problems to be seen - even then it may not be put down to the saddle. Fitting a saddle isn't rocket science but neither is it straightforwards.

I generally say (and I only sell saddles upwards of £795) not to ever consider spnding less on a new saddle than the cost of a Wintec/Thorowgood - they have economies of scale and can product very cheaply. Any smaller company producing a cheaper saddle is likely using short cuts or just plain doesn't know what they're doing.
 
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