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Guys, I took your advice and passed it by. There is always another one. Thanks for your input.

What are your thoughts on Ladies saddles? Valid concept or marketing tactic?

That is good info guys and I thank you for it. Can you tell me what you look for in a saddle for all day riding comfort for horse and rider?

I ended up buying this saddle at auction. Its a beauty. The pix don't do it justice. The silver Pesos really make it. I would still like to hear from anyone who has any input on how I can track the saddle maker 'Carl Faqua' or Simon Saddlery.

lol, Bruce, you're not coming off as a smart ass at all. 'In Fashion' was probably not the correct term to begin with. Maybe popular or common would have been better? The seller did mention that the latigo hanger had been cut off at some point. I can't imagine why someone would do that, but anyway, yes, I am looking to buy this as a hunting saddle for light use. If there is a wreck or a horse rolls on it, I won't have a heart attack. Can you explain what you mean by this statement? 'It starts with the stitching around the rigging plate perforate it'. Thanks!

Anybody?

Does anyone know when slip pin fender adjustments went out of fashion?

IT HAS OLD FASHION SLIP PIN FENDER LENGTH ADJUSTERS. COULD IT BE A BONA ALLEN AS THE SELLER SUGGESTS OR ??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130336734803

Thanks for your input guys!

Yes, that is true. I own a Syd Hill and an original Aussie made Bates. This saddle caught my eye on Ebay and I was intrigued by it since it is a African saddle with Aussie influences. The panels are not serge, but leather like an English saddle. Why is it a poor design in your opinion? Inquiring minds want to know.

I will see if I can get other photos of this saddle to post.

Hi David, Thanks for your input. I am curious as to your statement. Could you expand on that please?

Can anyone share information on this company and the quality of their goods? C.H. EFFMAN & SON (PTY) LTD SADDLERS CAPE TOWN Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=330364920418&Category=114224&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2

Thanks all. I hear many different opinions on Cair. I know of one individual that had her Cair panels removed because she couldn't get the saddle to fit anything. She had them replaced with wool flocked panels and she (and her horses) are much happier. I have never heard of the 'Flair' system until now.

lol! Its hilarious and fairly out there. I hope no one found it too offensive.

I understand from some that this was an idea that just didn't work out in the long run. Can anyone explain the pros/cons of the Cair system? (from a saddler's point of view) Thanks.

A Girl Horse? hahahahahahaaa! I'm envisioning sarah jessica parker. http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Sarah_Jessica_Parker

lol! people like that crack me up. I was in Italy once with a bunch of people on a trek. One guy in the group was this little Italian guy from Brooklyn who claimed he owned a horse back in the US. On the trek we came to a grassy meadow where our guide said would be a nice place for a canter, there was also a bank and a ditch for those of us who wanted to jump. We went out in pairs so we would avoid the mayhem of galloping in a group. I got paired with the Italian guy. My horse and I hit off on a nice collected canter and we are a few strides out when I look over my shoulder to see this guy leaning way forward on the horses neck yelling "come on RUN! RUN!" the horse figured it out and took off like a bat outta hell and headed right for the bank/ditch combination. I'm thinking 'no freakin way is he gonna attempt that and survive'. The horse is coming up too fast and without any collection, loses its footing in a muddy patch and goes down. The guy flies off, over the horses head and smacks head first into the bank and slides down into the mud at the bottom. Thank God he was wearing a helmet. He was sore the next day but not hurt. At dinner that night he confessed to the rest of us that he has fallen off at least once in every country he has ever ridden in. The guide suggested (in broken English) that he might consider another hobby....or riding lessons.

As a rider of primarily gaited horses, I prefer something that will set you a bit further back to free up the front end of the gaited horse. When your weight is behind the vertical, it allows for a more comfortable ride and better gait. Thats why these older styles are still hot. Generally they have a semi QH bar and will better fit the modern gaited horse.

I volunteer some time for the local chamber of commerce/visitor center. I take calls for tourist information, lodging, local dining, area activities and events. This morning, I was speaking to a man who was trying to plan a surprise getaway weekend for him and his girlfriend. I found him a lovely bed and breakfast and a nice restaurant for dinner. He then asked me about area activities and inquired about horseback riding. I told him about 2 places that offered public trail riding with rentals by the hour. Him: Whats the BEST place as we are quite experienced! Me: Do you prefer English or Western? Him: What's the difference?

No, I was outbid on that one. No worries .... the world is full of saddles.

What do you all think of this one? Its a nice Vintage Wyeth. Which is a better saddle in your opinion? Thanks again! http://cgi.ebay.com/L-K-VINTAGE-RARE-WONDERFUL-WYETH-SADDLE_W0QQitemZ190336825636QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c50f57924&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

After trawling around on Google, I found another Foster Saddle with many similarities. Collectibles / Vintage Foster, Hand Tooled, Egg Shaped Horn $775.00 Saddle #196 Pre-Owned Look at the deep hand tooling on this vintage Foster saddle, made in Ft. Worth, Tx. You're not likely to ever find another one like this. This well built saddle is over 40 lbs of soft, quality leather. New strings, otherwise all original, including the tooled stirrups which are a full 3 1/2 inches deep at tread. 16 inch seat which is built up in front, 6 1/2 inch gullet. Has a dog eared cantle and egg shaped horn. This is a classic older style cutting saddle, the kind a lot of the gaited horse people are looking for now. The seat was built to keep you down in the back, some call it a "sit down" in type of seat, the old time cutters liked it. Some of the most attractive and original tooling I've ever seen. It's sound and ready for any job you'd care to give it, or just to be admired for the rare collector that it is. $775.00

Thanks for your info. I think you are right that its from the 60's. The swells throw me too. I agree for this quality, at the money it's going for, you can't beat it with a stick.

It has sheepskin and good carving. Probably made in the 1980's? Come on folks....