Cheap dressage saddle?

[Camp_Girl]

Agree with the others

As many have said, either save or splurge but get a decent used, name brand saddle. You’ll be able to get your money (or close to it) back out of it and you know better the level of quality of the piece. No-name saddles are not the way to go… many are poorly made and next to impossible to resell.

Also be sure to get a saddle that fits both you and your horse to prevent problems. Pick up a copy of “The Horses Pain-Free Saddle Fit Book” by Harmann and give it a once over. It will help you evaluate the soundness of a saddle, and fit for you and your horse.

Take a look at tackshops that offer free trials and have return policies on their used saddles. They are a great way to find a good saddle, and you are only out shipping. Rick’s Heritage, Buck County, Pelhman Saddlery, and St. Croix Saddlery are a few… depending on where you live, there may be a saddle shop with consignments and trial policies for you to try and save on shipping too. Good luck.

[Teesmom]

This one is out on trial but if it doesn’t sell, looks like a great deal

http://www.usedsaddles.com/product.htm?id=wckm49uv

also $300 Synthetic dressage saddle at VTO saddlery 16.5" you can always make an offer !

and another one - Thorowgood synthetic dressage 16 1/2" black. $200 Contract #1971
at www.charlottes-saddlery.com

[Teesmom]

found this one this morning. it appears out on trial, if it doesn’t sell, looks like a good deal

http://www.usedsaddles.com/product.htm?id=wckm49uv

[Teesmom]

Found another one

16" STANDARD THORNHILL SHANNON DRESSAGE

Very gently used child’s dressage saddle. Was on a very round pony, so the tree measures more like a medium. New, this saddle sells for $360.00 A 30" girth is included. In MN.

$195.00 plus actual cost of shipping to destination.

For more info & sizing help: mailto:saddlefitter@gmail.com

[jeano]

just wanted to mention to the OP that the first saddle she gave a link to was listed by an ebay tack person with whom I’ve dealt–she sold me a very nice synthetic cheapo trail saddle that I am very happy with. If you email her she will be very helpful, answer questions etc. She’s a nice gal and I will buy from her again!

[Lieslot]

Or what about a Kincade dressage saddle? Only $380
http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=40d94c5c-a6f4-4f0c-a6a8-e09fe1f8bf3f

I have no experience with it personally, but it ‘looks’ like a deep seat saddle at a very acceptable price.
Actually anyone on here every sat in one?

[DeLovely]

Older, quality, used saddle is better

I recently sold a nice Stubben dressage saddle on eBay for $250 including a girth, leathers, stirrups, and a couple pads. The other question is whether the tree size is correct for your horse. My advice is to try some Stubbens or Passiers locally and figure out what tree size your horse needs and then just hang out and wait for a good deal on an older saddle on eBay. Trust me, a new, cheap saddle will not hold its value and may harm your horse.