Barrel racing saddle?

I agree with the brands posted about and stay away from the double T and brands like it..I have a barrel saddle for sale in the classifieds (circle Y)

Circle Y saddles are my favorite and they're easy to find, new or used.
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If you've got the money, get up with Elite Custom Saddlery. Better than any double j, circle y, triple creek or anything in my opinion. I'd still have mine if it wasn't too big for me. I just ordered a custom Corriente and they are very nice to work with and I've heard great things about their saddles.
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I recently purchased a GW Crate Bear Trap Barrel saddle from Jerry. Like most, I was concerned about the lower price than most saddles. All my other saddles are Circle Y and cost me in the range of $1.600 +. I contacted a few individuals who purchased a GW Crate via ebay to check their feedback on the quality of the workmanship,etc. Hands down they were very enthusiastic and positive about their purchase. Based on their feedback I ordered a custom barrel saddle from Jerry and waited the 5-6 weeks for it to be built. When it arrived via UPS, I was very pleased with my decision....great stitching, quality leather...on and on. Can't beat the price!

Textans are nice, crates are awesome. Some billy cooks are good. I love mine but you have to be careful, they have great ones and not so great ones. Circle Y's are awesome. I would rather spend my money on a nice used one then a new not so nice one. You can get more for your money. Plus I like it when seats are broken in and stirrups are already turned.

Buy a popular name brand. You'll have better resale value. I just bought a Circle Y /High Horse saddle and I like it. I have a hard time fitting my horse, and it seems like the High Horse saddles fit a lot of horses.