IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW (USED) SADDLE TO FIT LARGER HORSES

[Culetose]

I ride in a butet currently that is in fairly good condition. I have had it for about 10 years and bought it just a few rides short of it being brand new. While I LOVE the saddle, I know I need one with a bigger seat (need a 17), and would prefer a deep seat, which my saddle doesn’t have. Also, the butet is a regular tree. I ride lots of different horses so may benefit from an adjustable tree. Most of the riding I do is on heftier warmbloods or large thoroughbreds that are built like warmbloods, and the regular tree doesn’t seem to be cutting it. I want the horses to be comfortable.

I need some suggestions on where to look and what brands may be better suited for the larger horses from people’s experience (something comparable to the butet both quality and price-wise). My conundrum is being without a saddle. I cannot afford another saddle without selling the butet first. I am also wondering what my butet may be worth (would expect to get around $2000-2500). Please help! I would love to find a place that would take my saddle in on trade, but trialing the saddle for horse and rider fit is an absolute must.

[CindyCRNA]

I love my Marcel Toulouse Annice Pro with the adjustable Genesis tree for my big 17.2 girl. As for selling yours, try ebay.

[alto]

Why not talk to Beval about their new Artisan saddle

• get the wide tree & then some good quality (shim) saddle fit pads.
  They should have a demo saddle to try & may accept a trade or sell on your Butet.

[Culetose]

[QUOTE=alto;7166433]
Why not talk to Beval about their new Artisan saddle

• get the wide tree & then some good quality (shim) saddle fit pads.
  They should have a demo saddle to try & may accept a trade or sell on your Butet.[/QUOTE]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was hoping for. Beval does take Beval brand trade-ins, which I had no idea. They may take my saddle in trade for a new Beval saddle. The Artisan looks promising. I am sure the quality does not match that of the Butet, but it would be nice to buy something new that will fit the horses so much better!

[alto]

Someone had an Artisan a while back while waiting for a custom, she did a very nice photoshoot - you should be able to find it easily with the Search Engine - “artisan” & “show posts”

[BAC]

Don’t forget the Butet now offers the option of the FB2 tree, which is cut wider and roomier through the shoulder/wither area to better accommodate warmbloods and larger horses.

[goodlife]

[QUOTE=BAC;7167032]
Don’t forget the Butet now offers the option of the FB2 tree, which is cut wider and roomier through the shoulder/wither area to better accommodate warmbloods and larger horses.[/QUOTE]

We must be on the same wavelength…I just typed almost exactly what you wrote!

[ElementFarm]

Depending on budget, you also might want to take a look at the PJ saddles. They come in wide and have generous wither clearance for large horses.
After trying a ton of different new and used saddles for my moose, the PJ did the trick. Horsie is happy as a clam, though I wish I could have gotten it with a short flap. Oh well.

[BAC]

[QUOTE=goodlife;7167036]
We must be on the same wavelength…I just typed almost exactly what you wrote![/QUOTE]

Great minds think alike.

[jlphilli]

Based on your budget and what you say you like in a saddle, I think the new PJ’s are a good choice as mentioned above. Really comfy saddles that seem to fit a wide variety of horses, or if anything seem to not be very narrow. They tend to have a deeper seat as well. I rode in one awhile ago while I was saddle shopping, and it was definitely a quality saddle for the price. I think the base model (which is still nice) is about $1900.

[trail_blazer]

I have super comfortable wide tree Herve Godignon saddle for sale. The seat is 17 or 17.5 It’s a beautiful saddle, but since my daughter’s warmblood was injured, we haven’t been able to use it on the TB she is riding now. PM me for pics and details

[wishfulthinking711]

I have to agree with the people about the PJs as well. They are wonderful and can be custom ordered depending on the one you want.