How do you feel about Pessoa saddles? Does anyone here have any experience with the newer models, specifically the Legend Valentino?
How about the other popular models such as the A/O or AMO, or the Gen-X?
What are your opinions about their features such as the interchangeable gullet system, their panels (AMS/Bayflex), and the carbon fiber trees?
How about the overall fit and quality?
My friend had one of the covered leather models, possibly the A/O with the flocking. The saddle fit her horse well but I thought the leather looked/felt cheap for a $4,000 saddle. The grain leather might be better, but for that kind of money you could get a better quality used saddle of a higher end brand. If you want adjustable Fairfax makes a nice saddle.
I have a Legacy XP3 that I bought used from my trainer when my old collegiate started having issues. So far I’m really loving it and I would say the leather quality is decent and doesn’t scratch too easily with regular care. I think for a middle range h/j saddle it’s a good brand, but if you maybe want better quality I believe you can get an Antares Skylla for around the same price if you were willing to purchase a saddle with less aftermarket adjustability.
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