Used Saddles for Sale: Trusted English and Western Brands

Yes, a good used saddle is often better value than a cheap new one. Quality saddles are built to last for many years, so a pre-owned saddle from a respected brand can still have plenty of riding left. In our stock the middle price for a used saddle is about $1,300. Check the photos for tree damage, worn panels and loose stitching, then use our 14-day Test Ride Demo Program to confirm the fit on your horse.

Hold the saddle on your knee and press the pommel and cantle toward each other. A sound rigid tree should not creak, twist or give. Then look down the gullet to check that the saddle sits straight and even. Flex-tree saddles are designed to move, so this test does not apply to them. If you are unsure, ask a saddle fitter to check the tree during your trial before you decide to keep it.

Yes. Saddles with USED in their title are covered by our Test Ride Demo Program. You pay the full price by credit card and have 14 days from delivery to try the saddle. If it doesn’t fit, return it in the same condition and the purchase price is refunded, usually within three to five business days of it arriving back. Ride in breeches and keep the saddle clean, because damage is deducted from the refund.

Riders use “fine used saddle” for a high-quality, pre-owned saddle from a respected maker that is still in good condition. In our English stock that often means brands such as Antares, Pessoa, Devoucoux and M. Toulouse; on the western side, makers such as Martin, Double J and Billy Cook. Whatever the label, judge each saddle by its photos, the details on the listing and how it fits your horse during the trial.

English saddles are measured from the nailhead beside the pommel to the center of the cantle, and most adult seats run from 16″ to 18″. In our used stock, 17″ is the most common English size. As a rough guide, English seat sizes run larger than western ones for the same rider, so don’t convert directly. Measure a saddle that already fits you and compare it with the listing, or see our Saddle Size Guide.

Right now we have 713 used saddles priced from $105 to $5,041, and the middle of the range is about $1,296. What moves the price is the maker, the condition of the tree and leather, and how sought-after that model is - not the age on its own.

Some are; some are worth only what the leather is worth. A saddle from a respected maker with a sound tree holds its value - Circle Y, Billy Cook, Tucker and the better English makers all resell well. An unbranded saddle, or one with a cracked or twisted tree, has little resale value whatever its age. The tree decides it, which is why we check every tree before a saddle is listed.

Send us photos of your horse and a wither tracing and we will tell you what fits. We record gullet width and bar type on the saddles we sell, so it is a real comparison rather than guesswork. Our saddle size guide walks through taking the measurements yourself.

Every used saddle is inspected before listing - tree, billets, rigging, stitching and flocking - and we carry out repairs rather than passing problems on. Each listing carries a condition grade and the measurements, and the photographs show the actual saddle you would receive, not a catalogue image.

As a rough guide, and it does depend on condition and brand: quality brands in good condition often fetch 40 to 60 per cent of their new price, entry-level and mass-market saddles 30 to 50 per cent, and premium or custom makers hold their value better than either. Before agreeing a price, check the tree is sound with no twist or rocking, look for cracked or dried leather, and check the stitching and rigging. Compare against prices saddles have actually sold for, not asking prices.

It is, with sensible precautions. Pay with a method that carries buyer protection, such as a card or PayPal, and never by bank transfer to a stranger. Check the seller’s reviews, and ask for photographs of the tree, the underside and the rigging. Read the return terms before you pay rather than after.

Usually yes, provided the tree is sound and it fits your horse. Better leather, better trees, and the fact that a good saddle can be repaired all beat a new budget saddle that wears out quickly. But if the tree is broken or the fit is wrong, neither one is a good buy.

Price does buy something real: better trees, better leather, repairability, and stronger resale value. But fit matters more than price. A well-fitting mid-range saddle beats a badly fitting expensive one every time, and a good synthetic saddle is a legitimate choice rather than a compromise, especially for light or casual riding. Spend on fit first, then on quality.