My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Saddle theft is a problem. These high value items can be relatively easily stolen and then sold on eBay, Craig’s list and other forums, disappearing without a trace. Sure, each saddle has a serial number, but how many people ask for them and then contact the manufacturer before purchasing a used saddle? I’ve seen several […]
Read MoreI’ve bought and sold at least 10 saddles on eBay over the past 7 or 8 years. It’s highly entertaining to sit in front of your computer and saddle shop and often you can get a good deal. Heck, I’ve bought some very expensive saddles for pennies on the dollar. In most cases, the saddle […]
Read MoreI’m probably the wrong person to ask because at last count I have 8 saddles and one horse. However, I’ve always thought of saddles as an investment. A good saddle holds its value and if you buy used, you may well be able to resell it at a profit when you no longer need/want it. […]
Read MoreI was sitting in the parking lot of the CVS in Waltham with $275 in cash waiting for a woman named Linda who told me she was driving a gray van; I felt a bit foolish. It’s not the first time that I’ve bought a saddle this way but it does feel slightly illicit. This […]
Read MoreThere are certain saddles that I’ve regretted selling. Maybe they went with a horse, maybe my current horse outgrew it, but I remember how much I liked riding in them. I came across one of those saddles on eBay recently. It is in nice condition (they don’t make them like the old ones anymore) except […]
Read MoreAlthough I’ve owned many, many saddles over the years (Goldilocks and the 31 Saddles ) all but three have been flocked with wool and checked by a saddle fitter twice a year. What’s the difference? The material that fills the panels of the saddle are critical to saddle fit and comfort. Wool Flocked Traditionally saddles […]
Read MoreIt is with great regret that I am selling my David Stackhouse jumping saddle. This was my dream saddle. It has extra forward flaps for the long-legged rider and a medium wide tree for my stocky TB. When I first bought it I was amazed by how well it fit Freedom and how it put […]
Read MoreSaddle fitting can be a real nightmare. Sometimes you feel like Goldilocks: it’s just a bit to narrow or a bit too wide, or maybe that panel shape is a bit too flat . . . or a bit too curvy. Seriously, for some people finding a saddle that fits their horse is worse than […]
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