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Post by horselover4life on Feb 7, 2016 23:43:07 GMT
I know it is a saddle. Maker is BigHorn, all leather. 16" seat.... I think it has a suede seat with some padding... Used but not abused, it has a few stains on it...
So.... what are all the "D's" for and about? And if it makes a difference underneath the flap is the cut-out I have seen on equitation saddles...
Any idea of the value of a saddle like this in this condition? I have never seen one like this before...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2016 0:15:06 GMT
It's a training saddle, that's what all the extra D's are about. No idea on the value of it though.
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 8, 2016 1:58:12 GMT
OK... I got the "D" on the front lower corner of the skirt...breastplate. But why on the top of the pommel and rear facing "D" off the back corner of the skirt? You still have "full-rigging" capability of a rear cinch too... I thought about long-lining...but still to many "D's"....
I "think" this is the saddle... The saddle tag has this number clearly stamped on it... www.saddlezone.com/product_p/ao1955.htm
If, a large if, this is the same saddle... Even with wear and some stains as they are, this saddle is in remarkable good condition. Think $400 - $500 is a decent price to ask? Having a hard time finding many others for comparison pricing...
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Feb 8, 2016 16:55:04 GMT
I was going to suggest it was a trail saddle but after looking at training saddles online, I agree with Apollo. I would start asking $750. If you don't get any hits or interest, then you can lower the price. Of course that is assuming that you are not in a hurry to sell the saddle.
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 8, 2016 23:55:45 GMT
The saddle is in really nice condition, a few surface stains but the leather is like new. The saddle plate identifies the maker and it is engraved with the model is how I found to link that link... I still don't quite understand needing all those "d-rings" though... Why?
From what that link said, this is a copy of their show saddle but made for daily riding/working...
For me...it is a nice occasional rider saddle to have. Wider twist in the tree than I like or is truly comfortable for my son who is why it came home in the first place. It fits either horse really nicely... Being it is as nice, I for now will keep it. If I come across something nicer or a even better fit for horse and human body, I would consider making a trade, swap or sell it to buy another. For now it has a home.
Just wish I understood more about all those "d-rings" and how to use them to my advantage.
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Feb 9, 2016 0:37:23 GMT
The extra D's on the pommel are probably for ropes or tie strings. The one on the back not to sure about. Could be used to hold saddle bags down.
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Post by horselover4life on Feb 9, 2016 14:53:27 GMT
I thought about that......... absolutely no tie strings are on the saddle. Ming, you had mules I think at one time... Their saddles have a strap goes around the hindquarters to keep the saddle from sliding forward or sideways due to their conformation...could those d-rings be for that? {breeching strap???}
I'm stumped....and looking where I can for answers.
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Post by mingiz on Feb 9, 2016 17:56:12 GMT
Probably not. The breeching hangs off of the crupper strap. Isn't there a guy on HT that has saddle knowledge. Slim Pickens...Or Smilie.. If ya what to go there... Could also be used for a different type of rigging.
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Feb 9, 2016 23:44:47 GMT
Asking Slim is a good idea. He's helped me through PMs before but he isn't on very often so it may be a bit before you get a response.
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