I am looking for a used Bob Marshall 14" Barrel Sport Saddle for my 11 year old. She sat in one over the weekend and loves it (of course!) ... LOL ... I have been google(ing) and searching ... cannot find one to save my life ... If anyone has one or knows of one for sale ... can you please let me know? ...
Not sure what size it is, but here's one on Craigslist that is a VERY good price. You might email or call and ask for the size and if they'll ship it. Bob Marshall Sports Saddle Circle Y
Keep your eye on eBay and tacktrader.com. They do come up. Check barrel racing and endurance riding web sites too.
I have one and LOVE it! Keep in mind that you do need to use a specialized saddle pad with it. Since there is no tree and no panels, you need to use a pad that will distribute weight and create spinal clearance. My favorite are Skito pads. They have specialty pads made just for Bob Marshall saddles. Toklat Ultracell Woolback pads are an old favorite of BMSS users. Equipedic saddle pads are great too. All of these pads are not cheap though, so keep that in mind when figuring your saddle budget. ;-) http://www.skito.net http://www.equipedic.com http://www.longridersgear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=79_27_205&products_id=626 - You need to add the UltraCell inserts with front velcro opening, drop down at the bottom.
If you use a Bob Marshall without the proper saddle pad, you can risk soring your horse, creating pressure points and white patches of hair, and effecting the horse's way of going.
They're good saddles, though the "originals" are a bit better quality. You won't find an original BMSS for under $600 though, even in rough condition. At least, I haven't ever run across one for less.
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