Posted 2015-10-25 9:48 AM (#165175) Subject: Trail Saddle Recommendations
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Posts: 430 Location: TN
I want to make the switch to riding in a trail saddle that is appropriate for the job. I am currently riding in Dale Martin cutting and ranch cutting saddles, because that is what we did previously and we have a lot if money in them. They are very comfortable, but weigh 40+ lbs. with both cinches on them. Plus I am not getting any younger! We ride anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. I want something that will be comfortable to sit in, plus make my horse just as comfortable. Any recommendations or suggestions???
Posted 2015-10-27 4:11 PM (#165207 - in reply to #165175) Subject: RE: Trail Saddle Recommendations
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Posts: 690 Location: missouri
I agree with Gard on the Tucker.... we have a couple of Tuckers and I have several Aussie custom saddles and one great endurance saddle that I really like. All are fairly lightweight. The aussies give you a close contact with a very secure seat with the kneerolls. The endurance saddle has a very high pommel that easily accomodates a bag for odds n ends... and I hook on a water bottle.
Posted 2015-12-21 5:09 PM (#165640 - in reply to #165175) Subject: RE: Trail Saddle Recommendations
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Posts: 391 Location: Columbia, KY
That's like asking which is better, Dodge or Ford. The best trail saddle is whatever fits your horse and you. I'm partial to DeSoto saddles. I rode endurance for years and it's a very comfy, balanced saddle. Even tho they're custom made for a specific horse they usually will fit a variety. One of DeSoto's is at least 25 yrs old and it's still holding up fine.
Posted 2015-12-22 8:12 AM (#165649 - in reply to #165175) Subject: RE: Trail Saddle Recommendations
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Posts: 37 Location: Upstate NY
I like my abetta saddle, I hate cleaning leather so works for me. If I were to buy a different abettaa I would buy one with more cushion in the seat, but still not bad with the regular seat.my wife needs a new saddle for her horse so I think I may have her talked into trying one of the Pandora Performance Saddles... they have a demo program so not a lot to loose, doesn't look comfortable but in the few reviews i have found it's been mostly endurance riders so to me that says there must be some level of comfort there.
Posted 2015-12-26 7:52 PM (#165674 - in reply to #165175) Subject: RE: Trail Saddle Recommendations
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Posts: 2615
I ride in Circle Y's Julie Goodnight flex tree trail saddle which I love- my husband recently got Tucker's brand new Horizon trail saddle and it is just gorgeous.
Trail Saddle Recommendations
The best trail saddle is whatever fits your horse and you. I'm partial to DeSoto saddles. I rode endurance for years and it's a very comfy, balanced saddle. Even tho they're custom made for a specific horse they usually will fit a variety. One of DeSoto's is at least 25 yrs old and it's still holding up fine. 