If you need a western or aussie 16" seat I could help. I have 3 draft saddles that need to go, but nothing english.
Need a saddle for my fat draft cross. Help?
Hope this is ok to post here. I posted in the classifieds too but thought other draft owners might be able to help. I just bought a draft cross pony and I'm having the hardest time finding an English saddle that will fit her that I can afford. I didn't think when I bought her that it would be this hard or honestly I might have reconsidered getting her! Her previous owners were riding her in a regular horse size western saddle with FQHB so I didn't realize that she would require a draft size English saddle. But after taking a wither tracing, it would appear that she needs at least an 8.5" gullet, thus landing me in draft tack territory. I am having the hardest time finding anything I can afford right now that will fit her and me! So if anyone can help me find a 17-18" seat English saddle, any kind, with an 8.5-9" gullet, under $250, you will be my hero!
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At this point, I'm interested in any kind if the price is right. What do you have and how much? Thanks!
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My 2 drafts needed 9.5" gullets and my budget was tiny. I got an ascot international dressage saddle on ebay for $300 including shipping from Missouri (I'm in Virginia). The seller was Frontier Equestrian. They've got a website also. The leather is not the greatest quality, but has stood up very well the past 4 years. My drafts are 8 and 9 years old and I used this saddle to train them. It has seen everything, including several dunks in the pond and the river. I use a quality cleaner and oil on it. This is just my opinion, but it seems to be a decent saddle for the money. It even came with the leathers and irons.
My 2 drafts needed 9.5" gullets and my budget was tiny. I got an ascot international dressage saddle on ebay for $300 including shipping from Missouri (I'm in Virginia). The seller was Frontier Equestrian. They've got a website also. The leather is not the greatest quality, but has stood up very well the past 4 years. My drafts are 8 and 9 years old and I used this saddle to train them. It has seen everything, including several dunks in the pond and the river. I use a quality cleaner and oil on it. This is just my opinion, but it seems to be a decent saddle for the money. It even came with the leathers and irons.
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They do sell Wide and Extra Wide all purpose and dressage saddles. I have a Percheron that I ride and I have a Wide dressage saddle that fits him very well. I got it on Ebay for a great price. Drafttack.com has saddles and such also. My local grain store ordered my girth for me, a 60" regular and a 36" dressage girth is what I needed!
They do sell Wide and Extra Wide all purpose and dressage saddles. I have a Percheron that I ride and I have a Wide dressage saddle that fits him very well. I got it on Ebay for a great price. Drafttack.com has saddles and such also. My local grain store ordered my girth for me, a 60" regular and a 36" dressage girth is what I needed!
I'd give some thought to Gmac's stock saddle a look. They are usually a very comfortable ride if you get one the fits the horse. I use a wide stock saddle on my draft crosses during training. I have a tough time getting saddles that fit them. Most saddles I have to have custom made.At this point, I'm interested in any kind if the price is right. What do you have and how much? Thanks!
I the privious owners were using a full QH bar with the wither measurements you listed I'd check you horse for sore points. My older horse has a 9" gullet measurement and they can be hard to find off the shelf saddles for. I've had to get my Trooper custom made since I couldn't find one the fit.
Draft saddles are wider than I need nad the rest tend to be narrow so it does become a challange.
good luck with finding a proper saddle for your horse
If you need a western or aussie 16" seat I could help. I have 3 draft saddles that need to go, but nothing english.
Hello my name is tina and i have a percheron draft horse.do you still have your saddles you need to get rid of?if so how much.please email me .
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