Equiroyal Event
Are these "tack packs" worth it?
http://www.statelinetack.com/item/equiroyal-event-saddle-package/SLT901313/
i am a relatively novice rider looking for some cheap tack for the horse i ride. i dont plan on showing or owning a horse any time soon. are these packs worth it? there really cheap esp. for what they contain!
yes i do love riding! please dont call me cheap! and i was just wondering!.....for all you people telling me i shouldnt be riding horses because i asked a question about cheaper tack
*glares at E Z steps*
The first major NO, NO of these packs is that they only ask for seat size and don't ask for gullet size. This would be your first problem as not every saddle fits every horse as not every horse has the same sized back. Although I would assume they are a medium, which is supposed to be the 'average' gullet size, but most horses are either medium/narrow or medium/wide. Second problem with that is you may have a horse with a narrower back but lower wither and it's made for a horse with a nornal back and normal wither.
Second problem is, people always complain about the quality of the tack. This is easy to complain about as you can see and feel it. You can instantly tell if it's not good quality leather (and through proper care they can last although I would stick to a tan colour as the black and havana dye tend to wear off easily). My main problem would be the tree and the stuffing. Trees made from the wrong materials can break so much easier. And they also have a tendancy to lose their alignment, which can result in severe back problems. The second problem with what you can't see is the stuffing. I have seen the wierdest things come out of cheap saddles, from balls of yarn, foam, cotton wool, material.
There is just too much risk in getting a saddle like this unless you have it fitted by a professional saddle fitter amd have it checked out by a proffessional saddle maker. Any replacement on stuffing will cost alot of money, in which caee it would be easier and more economical too spend a little bit more on a better quality saddle.
As someone else mentioned. Rather spend the money on some nice boots or riding britches or a better hat. If you want to get something fun for the horse you ride you could look at a spunky coloured numnah (saddle pad). This can be used on almost any horse so won't be a waste.
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