Horseback riding can be an expensive pastime. One of the ways that people look to reduce the cost of this hobby is to search for cheap western saddles. Since a new western saddle can run in excess of $3,000, looking for a cheaper alternative can be very important.
There are two basic ways to get your hands on cheap western saddles. You can either buy an inexpensive saddle and potentially give up some quality, or you can buy a used saddle and miss out on owning something brand new. We provide both options for the buyer here.
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If you are the type of person who simply cannot buy something someone else has owned before you, it is important to try to maximize the quality of the saddle you are buying. First you should decide upon a budget for your saddle. In all honesty, although you can find cheaper saddles out there, you really cannot buy a decent saddle for less than $500. Some people claim that the cost of a decent saddle is around $1,000. While this can seem steep, it is important to have a decent quality saddle for the health and happiness of the horse.
Then you need to do your homework. Just because a particular saddle company has a great reputation doesn’t mean the individual saddle you are looking at is the best saddle you can buy. There is a significant variation in quality even between saddles offered by the same company.
By buying a new saddle, you will likely get a warrantee. Also, a new saddle will not have been shaped to a previous horse and rider, so you will get to break it in yourself.
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If money were not option we would strongly suggest that you buy a custom made saddle at a top saddle maker. Realistically though, most of us simply cannot afford that luxury. A better way to get your hands on this level of quality is to buy used. Buying a good quality used western saddle isn’t like buying a used car. Quality saddles are made to last a lifetime. There is a fairly robust market for used saddles. Some older saddles are actually more expensive than their newer models. This is because saddles are a long-lived product and can easily last 50 years or more if they have been manufactured well.
While some people argue that a used saddle will come with scuffs and will have suffered wear from the previous owner, we feel that the cost savings are well worth it. After all, your saddle won’t be looking new for very long anyway.
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| New 15 Black Purple Synthetic Cordura Lite Weight Western Horse Show Saddle Tack | |
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$249.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:36:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $249.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 14 All Around Champion Barrel Racing Saddle | |
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$290.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:37:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $377.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
| Fabtron Basic Trail Saddle | |
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$395.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:37:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $395.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Kensington Roustabout Western Saddle Carrying Bag Deluxe Navy Plaid | |
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$149.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:40:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $149.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Mighty Rider Saddle Light Chestnut 12 | |
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$192.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:40:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $192.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Palm Creek Tan Western Ranch Roper Hand carved Horse Saddle 155 | |
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$499.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:41:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Blue Ridge Western Saddle Huge Lot | |
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$158.05 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:41:52 PDT |
| King Series Lancaster Trail and Show Chestnut 16 | |
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$405.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:46:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $405.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Suede Seat Synthetic Trail Saddle Package Black Black 13 | |
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$304.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:46:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $304.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Mercer Pleasure Trail Saddle 15 1 2 Dark Oil | |
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$428.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:46:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $428.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ABETTA Cordura Youth Saddle Black 12 | |
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$340.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:50:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $340.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Air Lite Synthetic Saddle Black 19 | |
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$364.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:50:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $364.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ABETTA Arab Trail Saddle Black 16 | |
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$541.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:50:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $541.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Trail Saddle Black 18 | |
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$723.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:50:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $723.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| London Tan Classic Cutter Roping Ranch American Saddle 165 Capri FREE | |
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$699.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:50:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $699.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Metalab Black Satin Floral Concho 1 Chicago Screw | |
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$12.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:51:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Great Flexible Training Braided Riding Crop Turquoise | |
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$8.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:51:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Over And Under Barrel Racing Tack Lime Green And Light Blue | |
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$18.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:51:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Kensington All Around Western Saddle Carrying Bag Blue w Blue Ice Plaid | |
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$70.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:53:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $70.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Abetta Gaited Round Skirt Saddle Black 16 | |
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$463.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:54:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $463.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ROYAL KING Jr Premier Medium Tan 13 | |
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$539.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:54:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $539.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Abetta Chisholm Trail Saddle w Wide Tree Black 15 | |
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$518.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:58:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $518.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Tough 1 Heavy Denier Nylon Saddle Cover In Animal Prints Leopard | |
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$19.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 5:58:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| New 16 Black Western Gator Seat Barrel Racing Trail Horse Leather Saddle Tack | |
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$0.01 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:00:35 PDT |
| Custom New 17 Black Western Hand Tooled Gaited Trail Horse Leather Saddle Tack | |
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$60.82 (6 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:00:42 PDT |
| New Royal 18 Custom Western Hand Carved Cowboy Ranch Roping Trail Saddle Tack | |
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$61.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:00:46 PDT |
| New 14 Youth Purple Western Leather Carved Barrel Racing Show Horse Saddle Tack | |
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$81.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:00:52 PDT |
| Western Saddle | |
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$300.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:01:04 PDT |
| Tough 1 Heavy Denier Nylon Saddle Cover In Animal Prints Turtle | |
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$19.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:02:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Abetta Cordura Felt Barrel Pad Hunter 28 x 32 | |
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$34.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:03:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Show King II w Silver Black 17 | |
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$489.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:07:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $489.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Pleasure Trail Saddle Package Light Chestnut 16 | |
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$472.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:08:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $472.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Abetta Stealth Trail Saddle Black 15 Wide Tree | |
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$574.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:08:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $574.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Longhorn Full Basket Saddle Pecan 15 | |
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$902.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:08:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $902.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Trail Saddle Light Tan 19 | |
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$738.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:08:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $738.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Stirrup Leathers Russet 3 x 66 | |
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$67.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:13:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $67.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Billy Cook Saddlery Ballinger Ranch Cutter Saddle Pecan 165 | |
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$2,242.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:13:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2,242.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| KING SERIES Hereford Hardseat Saddle Tan 15 | |
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$405.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:16:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $405.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Lancaster Trail and Show Chestnut 15 | |
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$388.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:16:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $388.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Lancaster Trail and Show Chestnut 14 | |
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$388.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:16:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $388.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Nylon Back Flank Billet Brown 1 3 4 wide | |
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$25.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:17:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $25.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Krypton Synthetic Pony Saddle Turquoise 10 | |
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$183.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:19:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $183.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Krypton Western Saddle Package Pink 15 | |
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$278.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:19:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $278.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ABETTA Hi Back Saddle Black 16 | |
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$493.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:19:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $493.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Durable Nylon Western Saddle Carrier Navy | |
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$40.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:23:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Miniature Floral Tooled Western Saddle Black 8 | |
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$223.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:25:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $223.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Hard Seat Trail Saddle Light Tan 13 | |
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$533.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:25:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $533.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Tough 1 Heavy Denier Nylon Saddle Cover In Animal Prints Peace Signs | |
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$19.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:25:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ROYAL KING Duster Rancher Light Oil 15 1 2 | |
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$659.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:27:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $659.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Silver Royal Timber Trail Saddle 16 Medium Oil | |
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$724.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:27:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $724.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Billy Cook Billy The Kid Youth Roper 12 Natural | |
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$2,133.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:28:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2,133.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Leather Off Billet 1 1 2 x 34 | |
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$24.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:29:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ROYAL KING Prairie Trail Saddle Medium Tan 16 1 2 | |
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$420.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:30:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $420.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Hereford Hardseat Dark Oil 16 | |
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$443.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:30:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $443.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Nylon Stirrup Leather Brown 2 x 66 | |
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$27.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:31:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $27.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Kensington All Around Insulated Horn Bag Plum Ice Plaid | |
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$43.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:31:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Synthetic Trail Saddle Black Pink 13 | |
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$233.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:33:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $233.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Billy Cook Saddlery Penner Cutter Saddle Pecan 17 | |
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$1,504.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:33:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,504.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 16 Western Pleasure Saddle | |
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$425.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:34:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $425.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Kensington Roustabout Western Saddle Carrying Bag English Navy Plaid | |
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$115.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:35:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $115.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| New 16 Red Zebra Synthetic Cordura Western Horse Show Trail Lite Saddle Tack Pkg | |
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$225.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:35:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $225.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Suede Seat Mini Saddle Black Black 8 | |
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$154.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:36:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $154.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King RBFlexTreeSaddle Suede Seat Lt Chestnut 155 | |
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$585.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:36:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $585.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Trail and All Around Saddle Dark Oil 17 | |
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$514.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:36:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $514.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Miniature Mini Horse PINK Kordura 8 Western Saddle | |
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$189.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:40:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Mercer Pleasure Trail Saddle 14 1 2 Light Chestnut | |
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$348.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:40:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $348.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Trail Saddle Light Tan 13 | |
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$633.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:40:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $633.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 15 Cheetah Print Barrel Saddle w matching headstall and breast collar | |
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$450.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:41:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $450.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Abetta Buddy Seat Blue Youth | |
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$88.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:43:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $88.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Metalab Black Satin Star Concho 1 1 2 Chicago Screw | |
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$9.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:46:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Textan Trail Saddle The Addison Package | |
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$829.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:47:22 PDT |
| Abetta Cordura Felt Barrel Pad w Fleece Black 27 | |
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$43.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:48:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Cowboy Roughout with Serpentine Tooling 15 Light Oil | |
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$403.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:49:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $403.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Mercer Pleasure Trail Saddle 16 1 2 Light Chestnut | |
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$445.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:49:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $445.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Trekker Endurance Saddle Black 165 | |
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$459.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:49:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $459.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Santo Trail Show Saddle Light Oil 13 | |
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$513.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:49:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $513.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Billy Cook Saddlery Stealth Trail Saddle Light Chocolate 16 | |
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$1,232.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:49:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,232.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| ABETTA Wide Tree Trail Saddle Black 16 | |
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$503.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:54:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $503.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 15 Leather Black White Zebra Barrel Racer Racing Trail Show Saddle Clearance | |
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$325.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:54:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $325.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Tough 1 Fleece Barrel Pad Pink 29 x 30 | |
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$51.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:56:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $51.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Suede Seat Synthetic Trail Saddle Black Purple 14 | |
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$253.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:57:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $253.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 15Tan Pyramid Hand carved Barrel Racing Horse saddle with Yellow suede seat | |
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$429.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 6:59:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $429.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Waco Jr Youth Saddle Chestnut 13 | |
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$331.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $331.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Royal King Basket Tooled Border Side Saddle Light Oil 18 | |
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$589.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $589.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Hard Seat Trail Saddle Dark Oil 15 | |
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$593.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $593.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| New 16 Pink Black Seat Western Show Trail Synthetic Cordura Horse Saddle Tack | |
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$0.01 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:32 PDT |
| New Comfortable 16 Black Western Trail Show Horse Leather Saddle And Silver Tack | |
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$0.01 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:44 PDT |
| New 15 Purple Bling Western Leather Carved Barrel Racing Show Horse Saddle Tack | |
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$112.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:46 PDT |
| New 16 Black Western Show Trail Horse Hand Tooled Leather Silver Saddle Tack | |
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$0.01 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:55 PDT |
| Custom New 18 Black Western Hand Tooled Gaited Trail Horse Leather Saddle Tack | |
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$52.00 (48 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:00:58 PDT |
| Tough 1 Saddle Pocket Bag w Basketweave Dark Oil | |
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$43.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:02:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Miniature Western Show with Silver Dark Oil 8 | |
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$283.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:03:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $283.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| King Series Jacksonville Wide Trail Saddle Light Tan 16 | |
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$693.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:09:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $693.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Billy Cook Saddlery Motes Arrowhead Roper Saddle Natural 16 | |
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$1,387.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:09:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,387.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Connie Combs Floral Gator Saddle Natural Gold 14 | |
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$1,650.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:09:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,650.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| Saddlesmith Of Texas Corinth Saddle Lt Chocolate 175 | |
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$1,579.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:09:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,579.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 17 Western Pleasure Saddle | |
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$650.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:11:11 PDT |
| 17 Western Pleasure Saddle | |
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$650.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:11:14 PDT |
| 145 Tan Premium Hand carved Barrel Racing Horse saddle with Blings | |
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$429.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:11:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $429.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
| 15 HR custom made barrel saddle | |
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$700.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:13:07 PDT |
If you are buying a used saddle, you need to inspect the saddle carefully making note of the maker’s mark. This can be almost anywhere on the saddle, often it can be found on the fender. It is important to be able to see this mark clearly. If you are buying online, make sure the seller provides close up photos. You will also want to inspect the tree, and have clear photos of any saddle defects (scuffs, tears, other wear).
Whatever you ultimately decide, cheap western saddles can be found right here.
