Re: Re: Re: Marciante Saddles

["Sullivan's" <greymare@jps.net>]

There is currently one being auctioned on ebay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jessica Spoone" <lady_selene@hotmail.com>
To: "ridecamp" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 12:28 PM
Subject: RC: Re: Re: Marciante Saddles


> What is Marciate's website? I'm saddle shopping/ searching and am trying
to
> look at every saddle I can find. Thanks.
> Jess
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gene Recor <gene@dreamsoft.com>
> To: <guest@endurance.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 2:24 PM
> Subject: RC: Re: Marciante Saddles
>
>
> > I just got a marciente and am loving it. My mare has a short back, wide
> > shoulders and low withers I was having a hard time finding a saddle that
> fit
> > her. I bought mine used and was lucky it fit fine. If you buy a used one
> > Frank Marciente will adjust it to fit your horse at a great price. If
you
> > are used to a deep seat western saddle ( what I had) it is very
different
> to
> > learn to ride in. It forces you to be a better rider. The seat can be
> padded
> > more or less to your liking. I have a problem with getting sore knees
and
> > this saddle does not cause that to happen. The rigging can be adjusted
> > wherever you need it. It is a good looking saddle and he custom makes
pads
> > to go with it. I did not however care for the pad and have started using
a
> > woolback toklat, really like it alot. Another saddle in the same price
> range
> > is the Stonewall 909-928-3244 they are in Perris California and there
> > saddles look mush better in person than in there catalog. They are more
> > secure and lighter weight- from around 12# to 16# I believe. I was going
> to
> > order one of these saddles before I found the one I ended up with. They
> are
> > custom made you can take back tracings and send it to them or if you are
> > close, you can take your horse and he will do it. These are the two that
I
> > found to be a good combination of English and western saddles at a fair
> > price. These can also be sent in for readjusting and repair if needed. I
> > love the soft leather on my marciente and my mare can really move out
> great.
> > Try to find one used on the Internet for half price and save more money
if
> > you need to. Good luck        Patti
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <guest@endurance.net>
> > To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 10:19 AM
> > Subject: RC: Marciante Saddles
> >
> >
> > > Sonnie Hardy sonnieh@surry.net
> > > What's the general opinion of a Marciante saddle?  I've never seen one
> in
> > person.  I've read everything in the archives I can find about them and
I
> > didn't find any negative comments.
> > >
> > > I've checked out his website, received his brochure but the pictures
are
> > black and white so it's hard to see detail.
> > > Are these saddles comfortable?
> > > Do they provide a secure seat?
> > > How's the quality for the price?
> > > He claims that the nylon backing on the stirrups makes the fenders
more
> > flexibe - makes sense.  Anyone have any comments about this?
> > > He also claims that the rigging makes for a more close contact feel?
> What
> > do ya'll think?
> > >
> > > Any additional comments anyone would like to share would be
appreciated.
> > I am seriously looking for a new saddle and the Marciante sure is within
> my
> > budget!
> > >
> > >
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