Wade Light Diamond M McCall Saddle

[Sfbayequine]

Hello, anyone have experience with the Diamond M McCall Saddle?

I ride dressage and I am looking to play around western, possibly western dressage and trail ride. Have not had a western saddle I loved since my McPherson, circa 1984.

The cowboy that helps me with my horse occasionally has a wade style, can’t remember the maker, and I have sat in it several times and love it.

I went all in on my dressage saddle, so I am looking for something more economical. The Diamond M is from McCall, I talked to them today. It’s their low end, light weight… but it’s overseas manufacturing and I am hesitating. It’s a case of too good to be true.

It has not been out but a few years, so I have not been able to find any reviews. There are not really any for sale on eBay.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Link to McCalls: http://mccallsaddle.com/product/wade-lite-style-diamond-m-saddle/

[Pocket_Pony]

I tried a McCall and when I did some up close inspection of it I was really disappointed in the craftsmanship. Not symmetrical, weird afterthought shimming, just a real bummer. And that was not the “low end” model. I wouldn’t buy one and you can find lots of them used.

[Beverley]

Gee I wasn’t aware they had a line that they imported. I have a McCall Wade made in Vernal that’s about 7 years old and I found it to be well made. It’s a little big for me, with a 16 inch seat, but it fits the hard to fit gelding beautifully so I’ve kept it, as it also fits my football player son well. I’ve seen a couple of the Lady Wades, lighter weight, and they seemed good too.

[Sfbayequine]

I have it on trial… We will see.

[appyluver85]

What did you think of the Diamond M saddle? Which did you try the wade or the allround?

[Sfbayequine]

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What did you think of the Diamond M saddle? Which did you try the wade or the allround?[/QUOTE]

Tried it. Rode it. Loved it. Bought it. ?? Horse loved it too. Sue actually feels better, looser and more forward than my dressage saddle.

I got the wade tree. Not the all around. I love it.

[goldponies]

Love my lady wade