How much is a Western saddle worth?
Off-the-rack styles are often priced in the hundreds of dollars. New saddles can be found for less than $500, but they are often poor quality, especially the leather and fittings. Custom-made saddles are more expensive and can sell for thousands of dollars, depending on the design and details of the saddle.
How do I identify an old Western saddle?
Look for the manufacturer’s name and logo to be stamped in plain sight on the saddle. Check on the back, the skirts or on a plate underneath the jockey. Contact the saddle’s manufacturer for information about the saddle’s age. Most manufacturers will be able to tell you the age of the saddle using the serial number.
What are used saddles worth?
The price of the saddle compared to the market value The most popular price on used saddles is $500-$600 but this more often than not isn’t an accurate market value. Especially when it comes to the import saddles which can have a new retail price of $450… be sure you are not over paying for a low quality import saddle.
Are Cactus saddles good?
I bought a Cactus saddle last year and just love it. It’s my most favorite saddle I’ve ever owned. I like the quality, the feel of the leather, it’s the best fit my hard to fit horse and it fits me too, very comfortable. I also like the weight for the quality it is.
What saddle does Trevor Brazile use?
The Relentless Team Roper
The Relentless Team Roper is one of the most beautiful and functional saddles made by Cactus. Trevor Brazile demands perfection and that goes for the way his saddles are made too. This saddle is built on a Lewis Tree (the same as the Relentless Roughout) and is made to fit most horses.
Where are cactus saddles made?
Greenville, Texas
Cactus Saddlery provides products, hand made in the USA. Creating an amazing product starts by using the highest quality materials. All of Cactus Saddlery’s saddle and strap items are handmade in Greenville, Texas. With 150 years of combined saddle making skills.
How do you tell if a saddle is leather or synthetic?
Different grains, some that give you a grippy feel to the soft smooth leathers. Depending on the tree used a leather horse saddle is generally heavier than their synthetic counter parts. Synthetic saddles are made from man made products. These saddles are lightweight, durable and easy to maintain!