I am still looking for a dressage saddle for Dani. I had planned to buy new/custom, but with the Canadian dollar being what it is, I am trying to go used instead. As she is a unique size, I am having no luck locally or on facebook.
I know of good used tack stores in the US, but what about Canada? Ones that will work with me to fit Dani and let me take a saddle on trial?
Bahr Saddlery has a good selection of used saddles: http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/
As does Baker’s https://www.bakerssaddlery.com/. Their website doesn’t always work, but if you call the store Carmen is usually very helpful.
Sprucewood Tack http://www.sprucewoodtack.com/ doesn’t have a huge used selection, but I’ve had really good experience with their customer service.
Where are you located? I am trying to sell my Passier PSL, 17 1/2 medium width. It is older but in good condition. I had posted it on Facebook on Saddles for Sale but had only one reply. I don’t want much for it.
I would highly recommend contacting Donna @ Precision Saddle Fitting. I have had tremendous success in dealing with Donna. She really knocked it out of the park with my new saddle, it is amazing!! She has a great selection of saddle and may have a lead on a few used ones as well. Both Tudor and Horse & Rider each have some used dressage saddles in stock on consignment as well. You can also try The Tack Collector in Calgary…
Also, Apple Saddlery has a selection,
http://www.applesaddlery.com/dressage-saddles/search
And Bahr Saddlery as well…
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Where are you located? I am trying to sell my Passier PSL, 17 1/2 medium width. It is older but in good condition. I had posted it on Facebook on Saddles for Sale but had only one reply. I don’t want much for it.[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately she needs an XXXW. Facebook also had a Dressage Tack for Sale in Canada page (or something like that) if you haven’t seen it.
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I would highly recommend contacting Donna @ Precision Saddle Fitting. I have had tremendous success in dealing with Donna. She really knocked it out of the park with my new saddle, it is amazing!! She has a great selection of saddle and may have a lead on a few used ones as well. Both Tudor and Horse & Rider each have some used dressage saddles in stock on consignment as well. You can also try The Tack Collector in Calgary…[/QUOTE]
I tried to contact Donna last year, and she didn’t seem to have any hoop tree options, and didn’t seem to have any interested in helping me find an option. Maybe I caught her on a bad day.
If you’re in Alberta, I would check out the Tack Collector in Calgary first. Not too sure about their dressage saddle stock, but they do lots of high end close contact saddles, so I would assume they have the same for dressage saddles.
You may have a hard time finding a hoop tree here - one was recommended for my horse and when I asked Bahrs about them both fitters claimed they didn’t know what a hoop tree was (same answer for k panels). Bahrs has had a couple of Black Country in their used selection so it’s worth checking online. Bakers may have something but you will have to call Carmen - site is rarely up to date.
Have you talked to Trumbull Mountain Tack in Vermont? They have a great used selection and seem to specialize in hoop trees / hard to fit horses
I just took a peek at the Bahrs site and they have a used Duett with 36cm tree. Is that wide enough for you?
Bahr Saddlery is great. I just bought a saddle from them (new), but they’re great when it comes to trials.
75 used Dressage saddles on the site right now:
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If you’re in Alberta, I would check out the Tack Collector in Calgary first. Not too sure about their dressage saddle stock, but they do lots of high end close contact saddles, so I would assume they have the same for dressage saddles.[/QUOTE]
The Tack Collector always has tons of dressage saddles. They list them all on their facebook page so you can take a browse through there.
https://www.facebook.com/TheTackCollector/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums
They albums show the saddles grouped by size. And if you are looking for any particular brand/size you can always call them and leave your name/contact with them and they’ll let you know if anything comes in.
Trumbull is who helped me find my current saddle. I think they are great, but with the current exchange rate, I would prefer to shop in Canada if I can.
BigMana1: no, her current saddle is a 38cm tree, and it is on the narrow side for her…or just the wrong shape…I actually can’t pinpoint what needs to be different and nor can the saddle fitters I had out, I just know it isn’t quite right and there is friction on the top of her shoulders.
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I am still looking for a dressage saddle for Dani. I had planned to buy new/custom, but with the Canadian dollar being what it is, I am trying to go used instead. As she is a unique size, I am having no luck locally or on facebook.
I know of good used tack stores in the US, but what about Canada? Ones that will work with me to fit Dani and let me take a saddle on trial?[/QUOTE]
Bahr Saddlery will ship saddles for trial, or at least used to.
The Tack Collector is I think the go-to place in Alberta.
Equi-products (Calgary) also carries some used saddles, or used to.
Crazy Carrousel in Hudson Quebec…
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Bahr Saddlery will ship saddles for trial, or at least used to.
The Tack Collector is I think the go-to place in Alberta.
Equi-products (Calgary) also carries some used saddles, or used to.[/QUOTE]
Tack Collector says they will ship on their site. I don’t know how much it would be though…
Equi-Products has all but gotten out of saddles. Last I was in there they had 5 available that were the remnants of what they used to stock. I believe they continue to offer saddle fitting services through a fitter associated with the store. But they don’t bring in saddles or do consignments from what they told me in the spring when I was looking.
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