Buying a Used Dressage Saddle – Equestrian Horse Tack

There are several items that are thought of as equestrian horse tack, counting the breastplates, bridle, girth, halter, harnesses, lead ropes, martingale, saddle pad, and stirrup.  However, the saddle in all probability is the biggest and most expensive tack investment you will make. 

 
Purchasing a used dressage saddle will greatly ease the sum you will have to invest and should usually let you to have a better quality item than you could most likely afford if you were restricted to buying only new items. There are nonetheless, things you should bear in mind if you are going this route.

Prepare. Choose beforehand the brand and model names of the saddle you would like to buy.  Check forums and blogs for the opinions of others who have or have had the brand and model saddle you are interested in. Talk to friends and associates who might know something about the saddles you wish to purchase.  Its not possible to be sure you’re making the best saddle choice, but by discussing the one you have chosen with those who have owned them in the past you will have a better idea. 

Get the information you need. Once you start your search, you will want to know the age, condition, flap length, seat size, tree size, and any other unusual features of the saddles you find. If a seller does not make available these facts, move on to another saddle.  If you are buying online, you will need photos of the saddle from all possible angle.

Compare pricing. There are a lot of saddles available for purchase. The seller needs customers more than the customers needs any one seller.  So the pressure should be on the seller to provide the facts you need to make your choice and to have his saddle valued competitively. If you are bidding online for a saddle, make sure the seller has a rating of 98-99% and has a number of past auctions.

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