My mom and I went to a local western tack shop, and I saw a western saddle that I just love!
But I can't remember the brand or the name.
Anyone know?
It's synthetic, with swaid (spelled wrong) seat (not sure if the seat is real leather or synthetic). It's made in the USA. It has copper looking buckets and such. It does not come with a back sintch, though it has the rings for one to go on.
Have any ideas? I know the name of the saddle (NOT brand name) has the word "Easy" in it...at least I'm pretty sure it does.
Also, if you know what saddle I'm talking about...how good is it? Is it worth the $625 they are asking?
If I plan on showing in western...would I not be able to do it in a synthetic?
How good is it for trail riding? How easy is it to clean? Is it waterproof?
I've never had much experience with synthetic english saddles, but I have nothing positive to say about the western ones, of any brand. They're not dependable, or comfortable(even if they are when they're new, it doesn't last). I've never had/knew someone that had one that didn't have something wrong with it. They don't withstand any rough use, and they fall apart.
Sorry for all the negativity , that's just my opinion.
I have a fabtron and I love it. I don't have that model. The seat is hard on mine, soft when I got it but the padding wore quickly. Tthe rest of the saddle is made well so it makes up for it completely. I just buy a seat cushion.
Abby, do you think it's worth the $625 they are asking for it? The retail price (on the tag) says $750, but the guy said he'd sell it for $625. But not sure if that's a good price or not
I never understood why showing in synthetic was frowned upon.
I'm not sure if I'd show in western...probably English more than likely..and use do pleasure riding in a western
If the saddle has little to no wear on it I would get it, if not, I'd just hunt around for one elsewhere like . I actually bought mine for $100 dollars shipping and all. The girl bought it for her husband and he quit riding after a month, when I got it was rather ugly, full of dust and hair but in perfect condition otherwise. I gave it a good cleaning with a damp rag and vacuumed the crap out of it and it looked brand new. I really love my saddle, it is easy to clean, light and it fits my horse VERY well and he's rather odd to fit.
If the saddle has little to no wear on it I would get it, if not, I'd just hunt around for one elsewhere like . I actually bought mine for $100 dollars shipping and all. The girl bought it for her husband and he quit riding after a month, when I got it was rather ugly, full of dust and hair but in perfect condition otherwise. I gave it a good cleaning with a damp rag and vacuumed the crap out of it and it looked brand new. I really love my saddle, it is easy to clean, light and it fits my horse VERY well and he's rather odd to fit.
I personally think Fabtron is the best synthetic western saddle ever made.
John Lyons (the best horseman all around for me) rated it #1.
I think that is a rather good price.
But do your research. Look around on the internet for the same saddle and weigh shipping and handling fees/cost of saddle versus other prices. Once you pay shipping and handling fees that discount goes right back to the original price! in most cases.
Don't stress so much about color.....you pay more for a synthetic saddle because of its color/name brand than anything else. If it is durable and trustworthy and the price is right (when you have a budget) you can over come the color. Especially, if you are just using it for trails. Of course if you are showing in Western then a synthetic saddle is completely out of the question. I was docked several points for using a synthetic leather breast strap when my real leather one needed some work......I found out later of course, but hey judges are funky like that. I didn't think you could tell the difference!
Go for it. They are great saddles and easy to sell. If its not what your looking for, you can ebay it for about 600 and collect up that extra 25 w/ shipping charges.
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