I have a huge vent…Buying saddles….?
My daughter’s semi-custom saddle, which we purchased end of August, has never fit properly. The tack shop suggested she ride in it for a while so the wool has time to settle. Less than 3 months later still doesn’t fit. Her riding coach says Laura cannot ride in it as it is any longer. Went to tack shop today the owner says we should get it repacked, but if it still doesn’t fit they will sell it on consignment for us or we can return it less 20% re-stocking fee. Are they kidding, the tack shop owner came to the barn measured the horse and we have to have the saddle repaired at our expense or we can return it but will cost us 20%. The saddle NEVER fit properly and it’s only 3 months old and it COST $3000.00….. May have to call the Lawyer on this one…..
Tried a Stubban didn’t work… Yes jumping saddle… Made in england By “Frank Baines”
I’m curious WHERE you had the saddle made! I’ve had 2 saddles made at Broken Horn (Western) but sounds like you’re talking English and when you said “wool has time to settle” you’re talking about the flocking.
I’d have simply gone with a Stubben, because my old Siegfried’s NEVER had an issue about fit, wether it were on a TB who needed weight or a nice round little Arab or QH.
20% is standard, BUT seeing how they actually came out, measured your horse and it doesn’t fit, you may have a case if you have it all documented. Call a lawyer tomorrow morning and see if you have one. Don’t forget to add the lawyer’s costs on the settlement amount.
Well for other saddles, what about Hermes?
Then there’s also Passier, Kieffer, Crump, Crosby and Courbett.
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