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Flair
04-25-2011, 08:35 PM
Clearly, the thrift store does not have someone there who knows tack. Not to mention that the thrift store does not usually get saddles, or the fact that I went in there on a whim today to kill time.

I ended up finding a real good find.

The last english saddle I used on Jet was the Bates Isabell Werth dressage. Really nice saddle, really pricey saddle ... but I just didn't feel comfortable in it. I'm not sure what it was, I just couldn't feel like I sat right in it at all. So I was planning to stick with western saddles, and thought I'd found the one for Jet. Guess not. And since I'm going to have to shop around a little more, I'm going to need something to ride Jet in in the meantime. She is not comfortable with me on her bareback, she just doesn't have the back for it.

So I'm really happy with this little find. Gonna try it tomorrow. Should fit her all right since it looks narrow. If not, I know someone who has the gullets.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dreamswept/tack/wintec-2000-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dreamswept/tack/wintec-2000-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dreamswept/tack/wintec-2000-3.jpg

Oh, and the price. Let's just say between $30-50.
GrungeEquestrian
04-25-2011, 08:40 PM
Geez! I have that same exact saddle LOVE it. I got what I thought was a steal on ebay for $200, free shipping and the other gullets. I can't believe you got it for that little! Lucky! Lucky! Lucky!
gabhainn
04-25-2011, 09:24 PM
very cool, nice score......Kevin
mare
04-25-2011, 09:33 PM
Good find! I like thrift stores and pawn shops.
zoel_222
04-25-2011, 09:43 PM
Great deal! It's in such great condition, too.
Flair
04-25-2011, 09:45 PM
Lucky me! I totally deserved a break today.

It's a nice saddle, in great shape, and came without fittings, but that's cool cause I got lots of english stuff still.

I think it'll do nicely until I get the whole western thing sorted out. My hope is, I can build up Jet's topline better before I go shopping again. I've been working on a lot of exercises to help with that, including doing hills and trot poles, but I need a saddle to do it in.

Lucked out. Totally.
3equines
04-25-2011, 10:27 PM
karma;)
Steelhorserider
04-26-2011, 12:26 AM
Nice find!
CaddoCinnamon
04-26-2011, 04:13 AM
Nice saddle there.
miatapony
04-26-2011, 07:11 AM
That is really cool... good job.. and WTG on the store for the price..
Vegashorselady
04-26-2011, 11:30 AM
Wow, what a great find! Lucky!
Equine_Woman
04-26-2011, 02:31 PM
Fantastic buy! Congrats!!
offgridgirl
04-26-2011, 07:32 PM
Way cool find....Go play the lottery while you are on a roll!!:)
Bessie13
04-26-2011, 10:27 PM
I'll second what 3equines said "karma". Isn't it wonderful. Nice job and great find.
shewasmyshadow
04-27-2011, 06:06 PM
Great find! I always find great deals at our thrift store!! Love it.
Flair
04-27-2011, 09:28 PM
And the best part is ...

... IT FITS!

So I know I have a saddle to use for now. Gives me time to figure out what to do with the Tex Tan, and then go from there.
Fork
05-01-2011, 01:22 PM
Beautiful find. :) Congrats! I think thrift stores are definitely the way to go when it comes to buying tack.
mustangluver
05-01-2011, 02:05 PM
can I rub ur head for good luck then?
Nice STEAL I mean FIND!
shewasmyshadow
05-01-2011, 02:50 PM
Hey Flair! Your luck must have rubbed off on me! Did you see my post? I just found one of those really expensive Parelli Bareback Pads ($264 new) for $30 at a tack swap! It was in new condition too. :D You are good luck! hehehehe...