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Post by taffydales on Jan 19, 2007 7:36:22 GMT -1
Has anyone had any experience with a free n easy saddle as some of you will remember I had one made to measure for Merls a few years back and have sat on it about four times and just did,nt get on with it, it cost me a small fortune and its just sitting there, I have advertised it and the best I think I can hope for it to get about £900 for it they cost £1595 new, now the question is this do I persevere or let it go, it seems such a waist just sitting there also I find it a very heavy saddle and just wondered if anyone has had any experience with one and what there thoughts were, I need to decide what I,m going to do.  |
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Post by jacquidales on Jan 19, 2007 8:45:36 GMT -1
Van,
I think Olivia sold one a few years back.
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Post by harleydales on Jan 19, 2007 10:11:12 GMT -1
A friend of mine had one for her cob, she did 1750 competitive endurance miles in it, plus all the training miles and never had any problems with it at all. The horses was beautifully muscled and never had hot spots.
I think it did take her a while to get used to it though, just because it was a slightly different shape to a conventional saddle.
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Post by greydales on Jan 19, 2007 11:39:26 GMT -1
The only time I've seen a F&E I didn't like it Van, it seemed too large and heavy and a bit pinching on the horse's withers. I know there are people who swear by them but it's not for me I'm afraid!
I know they are darn expensive but as with any saddle (except if it's one of Heather's) they drop price alarmingly once second hand, even if they are in superb condition (I know, I have lost £££££££s!!!).
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Post by admin on Jan 19, 2007 12:47:47 GMT -1
I did like my F&E and got on with it well.
BUT I don't think Tilly was 100% comfortable in it, although it was better than her conventional tree-ed saddle. It was only when I put her in a tree-less that she really began to move freely. They are very very heavy.
I always found it extremely comfortable tho. If you are struggling with it check that you've got the stirrup bars set correctly. They should be adjusted according to your shoe size - you're saddle fitter should be able to do that for you.
I lost a huge amount of money on mine - I think I sold it for about £700, including the pure wool numnah pads.
Olivia
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Post by dollylanedales on Jan 19, 2007 21:50:14 GMT -1
My friend had one, but found it slipped on her round cob, so she sold it. She only got £700 for it though. I have to say, I thought it was a very heavy saddle.
Its difficult isn't it? But if you hold on to it, will you ever be able to sell it at a better price? Maybe better to sell it now, if you have a serious buyer for it. Although I can understand you do not want to lose all that money.
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Post by taffydales on Jan 20, 2007 14:21:48 GMT -1
I have been ofered £900 for mine and have decided to take it, It just seems such a waist there were cobwebs on it when I cleaned it and its far too much money to just be sitting there.Thanks for everyones advice, I did try it again but I feel like I,m fighting against the saddle, also its soooo heavy.
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