Saddle Buying

November 14, 2008

• Cheap Saddles Aren't Cheap

  The tough economic times we're experiencing has all of us looking for ways to cut back and be more frugal. When shopping for saddles it can seem that the best buy is a new, cheaper saddle. (…)

October 30, 2008

• Antique Saddles & Collectible Value

  Many, many people email us asking if we can help them identify the maker of their antique saddle and determine it's value. Unfortunately we don't have the resources to provide that service. (…)

October 17, 2008

• Ride Many Saddles

  You can learn a lot about western saddles from reading and talking to knowledgeable folks. There's tons of  information available on our Western Saddle Guide website. (…)

June 10, 2008

• Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 15" Blue Ridge Barrel Saddle

  The "Used Saddle Pick of the Week" Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. (…)

June 4, 2008

• Gaited Horse Saddles

  The popularity of gaited horses among recreational riders is definitely on the rise. (…)

June 2, 2008

• Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 14 1/2" NRS Roping Saddle

  ????????The "Used Saddle Pick of the Week"  Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. (…)

May 29, 2008

• When Buying a Saddle Online, Verify the Saddle Mark

  When you're buying a brand name used saddle online make sure you have clear photographic proof that the saddle is truly the brand advertised. (…)

March 6, 2008

• Saddle Brand and Saddle Maker Directories

  We've had so many requests for information on saddle companies, saddle brands, and custom saddle makers, that we finally listened to you and sat down and created the Directory of Western Saddle Brands and the Directory of Custom Western Saddle Makers. (…)

February 18, 2008

• Used Saddle Pick of the Week: Mint Condition Tex Tan Hereford Saddle

  The "Used Saddle Pick of the Week"  Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. (…)

February 11, 2008

• Used Saddle Pick of the Week: Vintage Leddy Saddle

  The "Used Saddle Pick of the Week"  Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. (…)

February 2, 2008

• Used Western Saddles: Yes, I am talking about them AGAIN

  I'm a bit of a broken record. It seems like I'm always talking about buying used saddles, rather than new ones. But I don't apologize and I won't stop talking about used saddles. (…)

January 14, 2008

• Where to Find Used Western Saddles

  I'm a huge fan of buying saddles used. I'd rather ride a high quality, used saddle than a shiny, new, low quality saddle any day. (…)

December 9, 2007

• Saddle Brand & Quality: What's the Connection?

  The question we're asked the most by our readers is some version of "Is {fill in the name of a saddle brand} a good brand?" or "What's the best brand for a {fill in a riding activity} saddle?" We so wish that we had a nice simple answer, but saddle quality and suitability is much more complicated than that. (…)

October 26, 2007

• 7 Common Saddle Buying Mistakes

  So many of us have made soooo many mistakes buying saddles. I feel your pain. I've been there.

  I finally wised up, though, and got my priorities straight. (…)

April 6, 2007

• How Much Does a Custom Saddle Cost?

  A few days ago I posted about what I thought were the minimum prices you needed to pay for quality new and used western saddles. (…)

April 1, 2007

• How Much Should I Pay For a Saddle?

  I get asked this question a lot. Usually the person doing the asking is looking for confirmation that they don't have to pay a lot of money to get a decent western saddle. (…)

December 17, 2006

• Buying a Custom Saddle

  Making the leap to a custom saddle is a big decision. Make sure you've done your homework before you make your purchase by reviewing these tips and guidelines. Buying a Custom Saddle

November 27, 2006

• Choosing a Saddle Is About More Than Looks

  Choosing the right saddle takes some thought. Many of us (my hand raised) have a tendency to fall in love with the look of a saddle without really thinking about whether it would best fit our needs. (…)

November 10, 2006

• Who'd Guess that eBay Would Be A Great Source For Quality Western Saddles?

  You really do get what you pay for with western saddles. Quality saddles aren't cheap. Going used is a good way to stretch the budget and get a lot more saddle for your money. (…)

October 12, 2006

• Western Saddle Brands: Which Ones Are the Best?

  We're often asked which are the best western saddle brands. Not an easy question to answer as so many issues factor in. We find that pricing is a pretty good indicator of quality. (…)