Members chevygirl Posted June 2, 2009 Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 When it comes to finding a new saddle for myself, I have NO CLUE what I want. There are so many terrific looking saddles out there....which brands would you guys recommend from experience?? I obviously want quality, something that's gonna last me a long time. But I want one that's good-looking and comfortable too... (typical girl ) Looking for a barrel saddle specifically.... Your opinions would be greatly appreciated before I head off to the saddle shops! Thanks! Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted June 2, 2009 Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 Circle Y has some good things for barrel racing saddles, I'd say just go to some shops and find a saddle that you "sit in" not "sit on", you'll know the right one when you sit in it. For barrels I would say try one with a hip hugger seat, it really adds to a secure feel. Just my .02 Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
Members Casey Jordan Posted June 2, 2009 Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 Quote I obviously want quality, something that's gonna last me a long time. But I want one that's good-looking and comfortable too... (typical girl ) Sounds like you want a custom made saddle to me. You'll pay more but you will get what you want. Geo metro Mercedes? My.02 Quote Casey Jordan www.caseyjordansaddle.com www.artofthecowboymakers.com Q: Do you have A.D.D.? A: Look, there's a chicken
Members chevygirl Posted June 2, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 Yeah I really love a few saddles that i've seen from billy cook and circle y, It's just really hard to make a decision... I would love to have a saddle custom made, just don't have the $$$. Casey- I just got rid of my "geo metro" saddle.... Actually, I don't even think it was that good. Maybe more like a "ford pinto" Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted June 2, 2009 Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 I haven't seen anything from Billy Cook lately that turned my head, the ones I've seen look pretty cheap, It's probably good quality, they just look like a cheap mexican saddle. No fancy tooling the seats are not stitched with a nice design. Just not impressed with what turn out these days. JMHO Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted June 2, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted June 2, 2009 chevygirl said: When it comes to finding a new saddle for myself, I have NO CLUE what I want. There are so many terrific looking saddles out there....which brands would you guys recommend from experience??I obviously want quality, something that's gonna last me a long time. But I want one that's good-looking and comfortable too... (typical girl ) Looking for a barrel saddle specifically.... Your opinions would be greatly appreciated before I head off to the saddle shops! Thanks! contac Steve Tucker at Circle Y . tell him i sent you to him. He will talk to you about a Circle Y or a Tucker Trail Saddle. Quote Luke
Members chevygirl Posted June 2, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 rustyriggin said: I haven't seen anything from Billy Cook lately that turned my head, the ones I've seen look pretty cheap, It's probably good quality, they just look like a cheap mexican saddle. No fancy tooling the seats are not stitched with a nice design. Just not impressed with what turn out these days. JMHO I have to agree, the new saddles that they are turning out aren't what they should be, but I still love some of the old ones. It's a good thing too, because I can only really afford a good used saddle right now...don't really feel like paying top dollar for some of the quality im seeing in new saddles these days.... Quote
Members chevygirl Posted June 2, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2009 Luke Hatley said: contac Steve Tucker at Circle Y . tell him i sent you to him.He will talk to you about a Circle Y or a Tucker Trail Saddle. Thanks so much! Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted June 3, 2009 Moderator Report Posted June 3, 2009 It seems like every January there are about 5 new barrel saddle models on the market. I figure they've got them ready to roll out, and the top five finishers at the NFR in December get an endorsement contract and the saddles have a name by the time of the Denver Market. If you are looking for used, a lot of my barrel racing customers like the old Connie Combs from Circle Y. I've rebuilt several and retreed a few. Hadlock and Fox made the trees for them, and while they were still in New Braunfels made me the duplicates. Of course after a long wait and duplicate pricing they told me they are a production stock tree for them still, just not cataloged. Off the top of my head I think they are their #870 model. Edit - got home and double checked. The Connie Combs tree is H&F's #890. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members chevygirl Posted June 3, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 3, 2009 bruce johnson said: It seems like every January there are about 5 new barrel saddle models on the market. I figure they've got them ready to roll out, and the top five finishers at the NFR in December get an endorsement contract and the saddles have a name by the time of the Denver Market. If you are looking for used, a lot of my barrel racing customers like the old Connie Combs from Circle Y. I've rebuilt several and retreed a few. Hadlock and Fox made the trees for them, and while they were still in New Braunfels made me the duplicates. Of course after a long wait and duplicate pricing they told me they are a production stock tree for them still, just not cataloged. Off the top of my head I think they are their #870 model. Thanks! I took a look at a 'Connie Combs by Circle Y' saddle on the internet just a minute ago...looks terrific! Hopefully I'll be able to locate something similar in my neck of the woods... Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted June 3, 2009 Members Report Posted June 3, 2009 Last week I sold a "The Proven by Circle Y" for 645.00, it had lots of extra "bling", and aluminum competition stirrups, and was autographed by Martha Josey, and R.A Josey. It was a pretty saddle with the hip hugger seat. Thats how my luck is too, always find good deals when it's too late. Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
Members rharris Posted June 3, 2009 Members Report Posted June 3, 2009 The last time I looked www.coolhorse.com had several used barrel saddles. If you do not see what you want call them and talk to Kyler. RussH chevygirl said: Thanks! I took a look at a 'Connie Combs by Circle Y' saddle on the internet just a minute ago...looks terrific! Hopefully I'll be able to locate something similar in my neck of the woods... Quote
Members Casey Jordan Posted June 3, 2009 Members Report Posted June 3, 2009 I understand the price issue completly. Used might be the way to go. I don't know what part of the country you live in, but Brighton Feed & Saddlery is going to have their big annual saddle sale in July. Might be worth checking out. Brighton Feed & Saddlery in near Denver, Colorado. www.brightonsaddlery.com Hope this helps Quote Casey Jordan www.caseyjordansaddle.com www.artofthecowboymakers.com Q: Do you have A.D.D.? A: Look, there's a chicken
Members kseidel Posted June 5, 2009 Members Report Posted June 5, 2009 chevygirl said: Yeah I really love a few saddles that i've seen from billy cook and circle y, It's just really hard to make a decision... I would love to have a saddle custom made, just don't have the $$$. What is your budget? There may be some used handmade saddles available that would serve your needs. Keith Quote Keith Seidel Seidel's Saddlery www.seidelsaddlery.com
Members chevygirl Posted June 5, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 5, 2009 Casey Jordan said: I understand the price issue completly.Used might be the way to go. I don't know what part of the country you live in, but Brighton Feed & Saddlery is going to have their big annual saddle sale in July. Might be worth checking out. Brighton Feed & Saddlery in near Denver, Colorado. www.brightonsaddlery.com Hope this helps Well I'd love to check that out, but unfortunately...I'm about 1,200 miles away from Colorado. Who knows...might make a good roadtrip Quote
Members chevygirl Posted June 5, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 5, 2009 kseidel said: What is your budget? There may be some used handmade saddles available that would serve your needs.Keith I really want to stay below $800-$1000 if possible.... hopefully less! Quote
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