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I know a few people looking for english saddles currently (myself included), and was wondering what everyone's favorite brand is! I would also love to hear opinions on best fit for a variety of horses, most comfortable for the rider, etc. I tried to remember as many brands as I could, I apologize if I missed any! Total Votes: 10
| CWD : | 4 | 40% | | | Antares : | 0 | 0% | | | Bates : | 1 | 10% | | | Schleese : | 0 | 0% | | | Collegiate : | 0 | 0% | | | Ovation : | 0 | 0% | | | Stubben : | 0 | 0% | | | Voltaire : | 0 | 0% | | | Wintec : | 0 | 0% | | | Arena : | 0 | 0% | | | Circuit : | 0 | 0% | | | Throwgood : | 0 | 0% | | | HDR : | 0 | 0% | | | Pessoa : | 2 | 20% | | | M. Toulouse : | 0 | 0% | | | Amerigo : | 0 | 0% | | | Albion : | 0 | 0% | | | County : | 0 | 0% | | | Prestige : | 0 | 0% | | | MacRider : | 0 | 0% | | | Butet : | 0 | 0% | | | Beval : | 0 | 0% | | | Other - post below! : | 3 | 30% | | You have cast your vote. |
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I'm a BIG fan of Luc Childeric and Butet. Very classic and close contact. Maybe a little old-fashioned, but I think there's something to be said for that. Prestige and Schleese are also very good saddles, with an emphasis on fitting the horse, and I prefer the wool flocking for that purpose. They're also adjustable, which is another bonus to keep in mind. Editing to add: I am currently selling my CWD, as it no longer fits my mare, and though I would avoid buying new from that company at all costs, they do have nice saddles. Just make sure you buy used and talk to a saddle fitter. They also do not have great resale value because SO many are on the market. Also editing to add: Arion is an up-and-coming brand that seems to have very nice saddles. |
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FirstLightFarms said:
I'm a BIG fan of Luc Childeric and Butet. Very classic and close contact. Maybe a little old-fashioned, but I think there's something to be said for that. Prestige and Schleese are also very good saddles, with an emphasis on fitting the horse, and I prefer the wool flocking for that purpose. They're also adjustable, which is another bonus to keep in mind. Editing to add: I am currently selling my CWD, as it no longer fits my mare, and though I would avoid buying new from that company at all costs, they do have nice saddles. Just make sure you buy used and talk to a saddle fitter. They also do not have great resale value because SO many are on the market. Also editing to add: Arion is an up-and-coming brand that seems to have very nice saddles.
Thank you!! I'm currently thinking of looking at used CWDs with pro panels because I love my trainers and it fits a wide variety of horses. However, I am a little put off by the number of saddles being resold, as you mentioned. Another rider at my barn has a Schleese for her TB who has very wide shoulders and it fits him very nicely. |
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I love pessoa saddles, super comfortable, and though they are quite expensive, they are nice. They also have both foam and flocked pannels based on your prefernce :D |
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My favorite English saddle brand is collegent convertant. It was my first English saddle and it's comfortable for the horse and rider, it also has a interchangeable tree. |
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I have a Stackhouse, and I absolutely adore it! It's so comfortable. |
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Warming, with Sleet and Heavy Icing
