So since we are all on “shelter in place” I have been searching for good used dressage saddles for my DD and her young horse. While searching I noticed a brand new Crosby dressage saddle for sale. Say what??? So I did a little research, and it is being produced by the Weatherbeeta Group (eg Wintec, Bates, Collegiate, Arena, and now Crosby). I can only assume they bought the rights to the name.
With that said, the dressage saddles are reasonably priced. The jump saddles are quite expensive imho. For $3500 if you like their products why not just buy a Bates? So I wonder if they are going to try to stay true to the original Crosby styling and quality? They are making a “New” Prix de Nations jump saddle. The jump saddles do look nice.
Some how it just seems wrong tho to “buy” a big name and try to capitalize on the name that was made by others, unless you intend to follow closely in their tradition. Thoughts?
