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Here is a link to the saddle I want to get for my QH filly. I am saddle breaking her this winter and spring, but won't get on til fall, or next winter.
Black Western Pleasure Trail Horse Saddle 16 18- Western Horse Saddles - Saddle Online

Now, here is the thing... My filly is also black. I am planning on using her for showing, and gymkanna in the future. I like this saddle because everything is included, it is leather, and has full QH bars. I think it will fit my horse, but if it doesn't I will sell it and get a saddle that does.

Would it look good on her because they are both black. I am planning on getting a pink saddle blanket, to look better and give some colour, but what are your opinions?

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Saddle is junk. Sorry but it's true. I tried the black tack on black horse. I personally didn't care for it. I like a medium leather on my black horse (well technically he's gray but appears black) I also tried extreme color contrasts, i had some yellow tack, and that was god awfull to my eyes. I feel he looks best in plain ole cowboy style leather. Contrasts but not so much that it takes your eye off of his color. Hope that helped. A pink blanket may look good though. I like pink and black together. I put pink racing stripes on my wife's black car and it looked amazing.
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Is the saddle good quality though? I don't like black saddles, but right now, it is all I can afford, and I think it I have something to cut the black off from the black, it will look okay. I will not be doing any big shows, just small town local shows. The beggest show I will be going to is one on Saskatoon.
 
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Is the saddle good quality though?
I'm an English saddle girl, so I take my Western saddle opinion with a grain of salt. From an English perspective, any new saddle for that price isn't going to be very good quality. I assume the same goes for Western. I think if you search for Saddles Online in this forum's search feature, you'll find some peoples' opinions on them - people who actually have those saddles. I'm sure you'll find both pros and cons, so you can make a good decision.

I always thought black saddles looked cool on black horses if they had a bright red or purple pad.
 
#7 ·
I wouldnt. Id wait save some more and buy a better quality saddle. There are many decent quality used saddles for fairly cheap if you look around as well as used tack sets. My set was off ebay for 40 reins, bridle and breast collar. Just need to search around.
 
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Okay, well, I guess I am out of luck for saddles for a while, I cannot afford anything over 300 dollars (not including shipping) and that is the cheapest I have found.

I do not want a synthetic saddle. I want a complete set, leather saddle, preferably medium oil. Any suggestions on where to look?
 
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I bet you can find a quality used saddle in your price range. Do you have any consignment shops in your area? Craigslist? eBay can be risky if you don't know exactly what to look for and what to ask. There are reputable online stores that sell used saddles, often with a trial period.
 
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If you look hard enough you can usually find better quality saddles, nothing amazing but not 100% junk, for sale for around $250 or $300 at consignment tack stores or Craigslist, if you're diligent enough. I just recently found an older Circle Y for $300 and it is comfortable and feels great, plus it was already broken in so I didn't have to deal with that horrible breaking in phase :lol:
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Lots of good advice here! Look for something brand name! You want the seller to be proud of it. You want as many detailed, close up pictures of all the parts, rigging, and fleece as you can get your hands on. Don't be afraid to ask for more pictures, ask how much it weighs. Ask for photos of it on and off of a horse.

Used saddles are the way to go for a first time buyer.
 
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I agree with golden horse.

My lease owner has an over one hundred year old saddle. I got to ride in it, and it is the most comfy saddle in the world!! And beautiful, too. Has a few nicks and slight dings... But it looks amazing. Only had to be retooled and fixed up once as far as I know.
 
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Do you have any tack shops in your general area that do used/consignment tack sales? Have you inquired at the local pony clubs, etc (here I would suggest 4-H, not sure if there is a similar group in Canada??) - many of groups here have tack swaps a couple times a year where they sell tack via "tables" (similar to a yard or tag sale, but for tack) or auction as a fundraiser for that group.
 
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