I need a western saddle for my pony. I do barrel racing but I do trail riding and other things with him so I would like a multi-purpose saddle. I also want some lightweight and can stand a lot of rain and a humid environment as I live in the tropics.
I can get one made out of leather but have been thinking of other options. I was thinking of ordering online as I have a hard time finding tack for sale where I am. Just worried it might not fit him once I get it. Do you have any recommendations on what kind of saddle or site I could order from that would ship to the Philippines?
I need a western saddle for my pony. I do barrel racing but I do trail riding and other things with him so I would like a multi-purpose saddle. I also want some lightweight and can stand a lot of rain and a humid environment as I live in the tropics.
I can get one made out of leather but have been thinking of other options. I was thinking of ordering online as I have a hard time finding tack for sale where I am. Just worried it might not fit him once I get it. Do you have any recommendations on what kind of saddle or site I could order from that would ship to the Philippines?
Hilason saddles are Asian junk. They may be assembled in the USA, by foriegn workers, but their materials all come from overseas. They're not worth buying, new or used.
Let us not use border to classify quality. For those that do not know, even apple's iphone and ipad are made in china- a place known for asian junk. If Hilason does make the saddles in Asia, there is nothing wrong iwth it and if they did that here, they would surely be charging premium rates on that. Why dont we understand that? Besides, I have seen a common notion that a lot of people start speaking against something without even experiencing it by themselves. When someone praises a product, others think that the person might be working for that company. Let us understand that this is a community and not a bashing center.
Hilason saddles are Asian junk. They may be assembled in the USA, by foriegn workers, but their materials all come from overseas. They're not worth buying, new or used.
Abetta makes quality USA made saddles. I have one that is 7 years old and still going strong. The web site buyabetta.com will help you with fitting before you buy, so you don't end up paying shipping back and forth for saddles that don't fit your pony right.
What seat size do you need and do you need semi qh bars, qh or wide? I'll see if I can find what you need. A saddle can be put in the mail, it doesn't have to go courier. Wintecs are made in Australia.
Most Asian saddles use fiberglass trees. I have seen a Hilson in person. It definitely qualifies as Asian junk to me. No, it's not as bad as some of the Asian saddles I have seen, but it's still poor quality.
Most of the saddles made in Asia are not well made. There are a few exceptions, like Wintec which is made in Vietnam. However, MOST of the saddles coming out of Asian countries for export to the USA are not made well.
Have to disagree here, luvs. :wink: Wintec is about as junk as other saddles (may be little better, but still junk). At least western ones (I think english is decent for the price, not positive where english one made though).
I agree about hilason though. When I was looking for treeless and asked horse people on my local forum I was told to stay away. We had some people bought the saddle and regretted it.
I'm sorry, but I have a REAL problem with the term "Asian junk." It's a gross generallization. I"ve seen enough junk from Europe, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, etc., that I could use ANY geographic area in from of the word "junk" and be as accurate and reliable as any other comment in this thread.
Fine. Some specific manufacturers make, in the opinion of some, junk. So be it. We've all seen it. But "Asian" is NOT a manufacturer and to denigrade the entire contintent just because you've had a bad experience with one specific product that is made there is nothing but stupidity and bigotry. Period.
If you don't like Hilason saddles, feel free to say so. But don't trash an entire continent just because you don't like one product.
I'm sorry, but I have a REAL problem with the term "Asian junk." It's a gross generallization. I"ve seen enough junk from Europe, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, etc., that I could use ANY geographic area in from of the word "junk" and be as accurate and reliable as any other comment in this thread.
Fine. Some specific manufacturers make, in the opinion of some, junk. So be it. We've all seen it. But "Asian" is NOT a manufacturer and to denigrade the entire contintent just because you've had a bad experience with one specific product that is made there is nothing but stupidity and bigotry. Period.
If you don't like Hilason saddles, feel free to say so. But don't trash an entire continent just because you don't like one product.
Aside from Wintec, every saddle I have ever laid my hands on that was made in an Asian nation was a POS. So, I use the term "Asian Junk". I am not trashing the continent, just its saddles ;-). I am fine with my Asian made electronics, cars (we drive Toyotas), and a few other things, but the majority of their saddles leave a lot to be desired.
Yup, last I heard. I'll have to check over the saddles and see if there is a "made in" stamp on them anywhere. I believe Wintec/Bates owns the factory they're made in, which helps with quality control.
I'm don't know a lot about western tack and was wondering what I should pay attention too. What should I measure. My pony is pretty narrow. I still have to measure him I just want to make sure I am measuring correctly. He is 13hh-13.2 somewhere around there. This would be my first saddle so I need all the help I can get. I did try to contact Wintec but haven't gotten a reply yet. I think I have found one place that would be willing to ship to me, still waiting for a reply. I have also found some on Ebay too just not a lot of people willing to ship. The joys of living on an island.
The "junk" thing was enlightening but not that helpful. There are good and bad products where ever you go.
Thanks for the brand suggestions I have been looking at their sites.
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