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I didn't ask or try at pet smart. At the tack store I did. but the one I sat in was a cheap generic all purpose one, that the lady said she would not reccomend. I'm not sure how much I trust the info this lady is giving me.

Next time I'm at Pet Smart I'll ask them if I can sit in one.

I think right now tho, I'd rather spend 400 on a new even if it's not the best quality, then 750. I thought I paid alot for my custom made western saddle and it was 1500.

If I can get 5 years out of the 400 one, then after that I'll know I like it or not, and then buy the more expense one, if I can still get in a saddle by then:) If I land up never getting comforatable in it, I'll have an extra saddle to use in a pinch around here and not so much money in it.

But until I do buy, I'll look for used ones, maybe I'll find one compraable in price.

Becky

Our Petsmart here doesn't carry saddles or tack or anything horsey at all! I feel robbed!

I don't know the brand you looked at either way... If you see them and want a voucher... I do like my Wintec for the 'buy new fairly cheap' route, they actually hold up well, I have friends that have used theirs hard for several years now... and I think for trail there is some benefit in the synthetics... I can wash it with water if it gets muddy and it won't water spot if it gets wet in a river or a rainstorm.

With any used saddle, You'll want to have it inspected at least by the saddle guy at the store for broken tree or worn stitching that needs replaced.