Hi
I'm new to posting but have had the odd lurk! People on here seem pretty nice :smile:
My question...
I've been offered a year old 17 1/2 inch Ideal saddle (I think GP but could possibly be VSD) which looks in very good condition. It seems to fit my 14.2 Connemara very well and is pretty comfortable although I've only sat in it - not ridden out properly in it.
The seller, who is someone I know, has asked £400 for it. A quick trip round eBay and Preloved, etc, suggests that this is a bit high but it is in very good condition.
I really want/need a new saddle. I don't mind whether it's a 'name' or not but I want a really well made English saddle, made in England with English leather. Is the Ideal a good make of saddle fulfilling my criteria? Are there any other makes I should look at? Someone suggested Albion but I thought they were very expensive.
I don't mind buying new but obviously a good quality, well looked after 2nd hand would be great.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I'm new to posting but have had the odd lurk! People on here seem pretty nice :smile:
My question...
I've been offered a year old 17 1/2 inch Ideal saddle (I think GP but could possibly be VSD) which looks in very good condition. It seems to fit my 14.2 Connemara very well and is pretty comfortable although I've only sat in it - not ridden out properly in it.
The seller, who is someone I know, has asked £400 for it. A quick trip round eBay and Preloved, etc, suggests that this is a bit high but it is in very good condition.
I really want/need a new saddle. I don't mind whether it's a 'name' or not but I want a really well made English saddle, made in England with English leather. Is the Ideal a good make of saddle fulfilling my criteria? Are there any other makes I should look at? Someone suggested Albion but I thought they were very expensive.
I don't mind buying new but obviously a good quality, well looked after 2nd hand would be great.
Any thoughts?
Thanks