Full roughout training saddle for the shorter back horse

[lovemytbs]

Looking for a needle in a haystack apparently! I need a short skirt (26") roughout training saddle and prefer it also be under 30 pounds! The only option I’ve found so far is a Dale Chavez model which is pretty pricey:

https://www.rods.com/dale-chavez-training-saddle-3.html (it’s 28 pounds, and comes in a 26" skirt option)

What other options have you seen or used? As an aside, it seems roughout training saddles can run from $500 to $3500, what are the main differences in those prices? Do not want a cheapo saddle, but do not want to break the back either! (Laughing because my 2 other saddles are a County Conquest and a Custom Advantage dressage saddle-which are pricey!) Just want this for trail riding and “grip” and love the feel of full roughout for riding out a spook!

[Bluey]

Would something like this work?
They make them in all finishes, rough-out, plain, border, partial and full tooling:

http://www.bobssaddles.com/saddle-detail.php?target=1016

Same good saddle basics, just that much less leather to it, so light weight and any size skirts, etc. desired.

If you go to their saddle page, you can see some used ones and all other models.

[sirbeastmom]

Check out the options at Corriente Saddle Co. They might be able to make a barrel saddle (which tend to have shorter single skirts) in full roughout. They’re inexpensive, but I’ve found them to be a pretty decent quality for the price.

[Dani]

SRS makes some awesome saddles. They may have something that may work for what you need, except the weight. Can’t promise anything on that. I know they do custom work too, so they may be able to make exactly what you need. I don’t know what area you’re in, but they’re in Pilot Point, Texas. I found a fantastic training saddle that fits my mare extremely well, but it is on the heavier side. Great quality, good price for the quality, very pretty saddle.

[SuckerForHorses]

http://www.rockingrsaddlery.com/training/

The last one on the page, model 2387

[Draftmare]

[QUOTE=SuckerForHorses;8821725]
http://www.rockingrsaddlery.com/training/

The last one on the page, model 2387[/QUOTE]

Rocking R is no longer in business as Rocking R. I believe the only way to get one of their saddles is to go through the Horse Saddle Shop, which took over the company and rebranded it as South Bend Saddle Co.

[SuckerForHorses]

[QUOTE=Draftmare;8822256]
Rocking R is no longer in business as Rocking R. I believe the only way to get one of their saddles is to go through the Horse Saddle Shop, which took over the company and rebranded it as South Bend Saddle Co.[/QUOTE]

Really? Good to know, except I was just on the Horse Saddle Shop sight looking, because I knew they sold them, and they no longer list them as a brand that they carry. ETA: unless they are listed as South Bend brand…I’ll go look now…

[Draftmare]

[QUOTE=SuckerForHorses;8822504]
Really? Good to know, except I was just on the Horse Saddle Shop sight looking, because I knew they sold them, and they no longer list them as a brand that they carry. ETA: unless they are listed as South Bend brand…I’ll go look now…[/QUOTE]

Yes, they should be on there as South Bend Saddle Co. They don’t advertise them very well (they seem to have a stronger push to sell Circle Y, than any other brand for some reason), so you may have to hunt a bit for them.

[TC3200]

There are good old used round skirt “trail saddles” out there, from ‘50s and’ 60s, some roughout, that would probably work and would only cost $150 to $250 at most. Stuff made before the big equitation seat took over. Might be a great choice if you ride a 15" or smaller, and like a flatter seat and more classic position like most English riders do.

30# or less is a good choice for womem. I have a almost 50# true working cowboy ranch saddle and I’m getting to where I have a problem just lifting it onto a saddle rack. 30# is easy.