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CharlyT
Green Broke
USA
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 Posted - 02/06/2010 : 09:56:55 AM
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Which one do you prefer...What do you think is the better one?...
Just wanting to get opinions...I currently have a Circle Y and I love it...
I am looking into getting another quality saddle just to have a spare...Just want to get peoples takes on the other ones that are out there...
Pros and Cons to any of the brands...Thanks
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LindaInSilerCity
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USA
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Posted - 02/06/2010 : 10:06:35 AM
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| They are all pretty good. It mostly comes down to personal preference. I personally like the older ones. The new ones are production made, some of those brands are made by the same people & they just put the different names on them. |
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AdynnsMom05
Green Broke
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 10:56:32 AM
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| I LOVE, love, love my Circle Y trail saddle. :) |
Strays Inn Farm
Lucama, NC
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MNSJR
Green Broke
USA
560 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 9:49:56 PM
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I have 3 horses and 9 saddles. I have gone wild buying saddles this past year. 1/1/2009 - I had only 4 saddles for 3 horses, Before the ladies give me grief - please count the shoes in your closet.
Lately - I have been riding an 40 year old reconditional western saddle of unknown origin. It is a good saddle - but nothing like my Circle Y. And three of the saddles are youth size saddles for my kids.
I have a Circle Y Park and Trail - walnut and black smooth seat I bought used off ebay for a second saddle / show saddle. It is my favorite western saddle and is really comfortable to ride. My last ride with this saddle was in the NC mountains (Nov 09) - 5 hours group ride with steep climbs and this saddle was very confortable and did not require any refitting on my horse. A very close second is my Simco - Rusty Taylor Gaited Trail Saddle. But as far as quality - finish - fit and confort - the Circle Y is my #1 pick for a Western Saddle out of my hoard of saddles. You will not go wrong with a Circle Y.
I ride TWHs and use a 80 year old Bona Allen Plantation Saddle most of the time. It is very confortable - light weight but it is sorta like an oversized english saddle. This saddle is quick and fast to tack up and I enjoy the feel.
My brother is short on saddles - I might sell one youth saddle and the 40 year old unknown make saddle to him. This way my garage will no longer look like a tack shop.
Pic of my Plantation Saddle - my pic of the Circle Y is too large
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Dianne P
Bombproof!
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Posted - 02/07/2010 : 7:52:13 PM
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| I have a circle y and it is ok, however, I LOVE my Bob's!! |
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OutlawsLastDance
Out to Pasture
USA
3294 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 10:37:41 PM
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I have a Billy Cook barrel saddle that I love. Very comfy, very well made. I also have an All American that I love as well. Both are great saddles and I wouldn't trade them for anything. Well, except a better or newer of the same brand.  |
"That's another side of you, that I'm in love with too." - Joe Nichols
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PaintsNHeelers
Bombproof!
USA
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Posted - 02/08/2010 : 07:35:28 AM
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Originally posted by AdynnsMom05
I LOVE, love, love my Circle Y trail saddle. :)
DITTO! I LOVE MY CIRCLE Y's!
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BE THE KIND OF WOMAN THAT WHEN YOUR FEET HIT THE FLOOR EACH MORNING the devil says,
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LameHorseMagnet
Out to Pasture
USA
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Posted - 02/08/2010 : 08:13:37 AM
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| It really depends on the horse. I found that the circle Y was too tight and left dry spots on either side of my horse's withers, and was also a tad long. When I had a Tucker wide tree, it fit several horses that I was riding very well, but I hated the seat for myself. You just have to keep trying to find the combination that fits both of you. |
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scamperfast
Bombproof!
USA
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Posted - 02/08/2010 : 08:33:16 AM
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| I adore my Tucker trail endurance saddle. I have looked at the other brands you mentioned and they are all very well-made and comfortable saddles; just depends upon which one fits your Horse the best. I needed a short, wide tree saddle with lots of rock in the tree and plenty of padding for me, and the Tucker fit the bill perfectly. |
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mfields
Weanling
141 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2010 : 3:38:08 PM
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| Simco's are pretty nice.. can't go wrong buying any of those brands as long as it fits the horse OK.. I've bought 2 Bighorn saddles too. Both were nicely built and durable. Some saddles just don't fit certain horses. We bought a broke in Cardora Bighorn.. could not get it to stay on the horse !! tried different pads and girths. Was just built too small for the horse.. She's kinda a big bone ole girl !! But the best ! |
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BearsMommy
Weanling
USA
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Posted - 02/11/2010 : 11:33:34 PM
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| I bought a twelve year old Tex Tan show saddle off of tacktrader - it is the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned, and fits my horse perfectly. If it wasn't so heavy, I'd use it all the time :) I have a lamicell synthetic equitation model for training in, that one is also very comfortable. |
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lainie
Out to Pasture
USA
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Posted - 02/12/2010 : 05:07:06 AM
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Margie
Out to Pasture
USA
2761 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 12:00:45 PM
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Fit is the key. Check that first.
After my accident 4 years ago, I gave away lotsa good stuff (depressed as hell), but what I miss the most is my old Circle Y trail saddle. I miss that good old usin' saddle! |
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luvmy1horse
Bombproof!
USA
1094 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2010 : 8:53:13 PM
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| I love my older Tucker saddle. It was before the production line saddles and is Very comfortable. |
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AQHACowboy
Weanling
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 01:53:25 AM
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| I have a Circle Y all around roper that I bought new in 1998 that I really like a lot. But I just ordered a custom handmade wade tree so I am not sure if I am going to keep my Circle Y or not. |
Danny
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deadbroke
Weanling
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Posted - 03/12/2010 : 9:43:58 PM
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| I own a Big Horn flex, a Circle Y omaha, and a fox poley by the Australian stock saddle company in CA. The Aussie is a hybrid and most comfie of the three (and by far the best made). However, you cannot sit in it like a Western. My Circle Y is my fav western trail saddle. |
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Circle Y, Tucker, Simco, Billy Cook, Or Tex Tan?
