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Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ Genuine Billy Cook Wade Saddle by Saddle Sense

Saddle Sense — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:00:05 +0000

Hi, Vaquerogirl,
I’m not really sure I understand your concern about the fenders hanging “too low” and the skirting being thick. That’s all very typical with a Wade saddle. These are heavy working saddles designed to stand up to the hard use of a working cowboy (or cowgirl). You can see a high quality custom Wade by Robert Chavez (my personal saddle) here: http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/my-custom-saddle.html. You’ll see the same style fenders and the same thick leather as on the Billy Cook. But despite this heft, the Wade is designed to sit low on the horse and provide surprisingly close contact. That’s why it’s become so popular as a great riding saddle.

Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ Genuine Billy Cook Wade Saddle by vaquerogirl

vaquerogirl — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:42:07 +0000

I would like this saddle except for one thing. The fenders seem to hang too low under the jockey, and the solid skirting under the fender seems very thick. Though you can swing your leg forward and back, there won’t be a lot of feel under your legs. What are your thoughts on this?

Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ Dakota Trail Saddle by Saddle Sense

Saddle Sense — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:47:41 +0000

Jeepers, it’s really not possible for us to answer these questions for you. We can tell you that a Price McLaughline is a fine saddle. High quality. But as to fit (yours and your horse’s) and value, that’s not something we can comment on.

Comment on Custom Saddle Pricing by Saddle Sense

Saddle Sense — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:45:41 +0000

Thanks for the reply and the confirmation on the value of a quality saddle. Freckers sells a fine saddle. I know times are tough these days, so used custom or high quality production saddles (i.e McCall) can be a great alternative.

Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ Dakota Trail Saddle by Jonn

Jonn — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:34:31 +0000

Hi; A fella in Alberta wants to sell his Price McLaughlin 15.5″ saddle. It looks good in the picture and comes with headstall, breast collar and pad. I’m 6′-1″ and 190 lbs so sort of tall and slim. I’ve never sat in one of these…do you think it will fit…what should I pay for it? Thanks!

Comment on Custom Saddle Pricing by Alan Harkness

Alan Harkness — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:44:44 +0000

I started out with a mass produced saddle on a rawlide tree which didn’t fit the horse well at all and ended up getting a custom build from Freckers Saddelry, Idaho. Let me assure anyone sitting on the fence about the cost – it’s the best few thousand bucks you’ll ever spend – worth every penny and, if like me, you ride only a few times a week, I susepct it’ll still be getting ridden when I’m pushing up the daiseys. That in itself is a very welcome departure from our consumer society filled with cheap, disposable goods that never last… and it’s a great feeling to be sitting in what you know to be ‘the real thing’.

Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ McCall Lady Wade Saddle by Saddle Sense

Saddle Sense — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:54:24 +0000

Teresa, So glad to hear that you find the Lady Wade as great as I do. Before I had a chance to check out the McCall saddles, I had a custom saddle made for me by a very good maker (Robert Chavez) and I basically had him build it for my short frame and I love the saddle. But, aside from the beautiful carving I had it made with, I probably would be just about as happy with a McCall Lady Wade and would have about $1500-$2000 extra in my pocket!

Comment on Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ McCall Lady Wade Saddle by Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:03:24 +0000

I bought a lightly-used lady wade last month for a fantastic price and I LOVE this saddle! Rode in it for four days straight with no soreness for me or my mutton-whithered mare.