For my two cents worth. I have bought just about all kinds of saddles (of
the inexpensive kind) and have one now that I really like. What (or how) it
holds out to be over the long run I dont know. However, it is comfortable,
the horses (big quarterhorse, arab, and 1/2 arab//1/2 qh) all seem to like
it.... or at least dont mind it.
I ride everday on a "ABETTA" endurance saddle. It on a ralide tree, with
cordura and synthetic covering. When "hosed down" it looks new.
On the big however side.... i just ordered a new SportsSaddle. Like I said,
I have bought several different saddles and am upgrading (price wise) to see
if maybe it is better... who knows?
Gene