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Choose from the biggest and best selection of high quality, used show saddles in the UK. Hundreds of sizes from the world’s leading saddle brands.
Saddles Direct offer a trial before you buy service on all second hand showing saddles. Officially the only retailer offering customers the opportunity to ‘trail before you buy’ across the entire range of used saddles, Saddles Direct will help you find the perfect saddle. Simply add your preferred item to the basket to begin the second hand saddle trial. Please note if you opt for a saddle trial, it will appear in the saddle trials checkout next to the basket.
Showing and Working Hunter (WH) saddles can sometimes very similar in their straight cut appearance however the main differences tend to be in what they offer for the rider. Showing saddles tend to have small, if any, discreet knee rolls so they won’t be seen in the show ring. Working hunter saddles however can vary drastically some are fairly straight cut, like showing saddles, yet some can be very forward cut like jumping saddles for higher level Working Hunter classes. WH saddles tend to have more support for the rider by way of knee rolls, calf blocks and slightly deeper seated.
This depends entirely on the need of the horse and rider. No one saddle is better than the next the only comparable features are for what the horse and rider’s needs are.
If you are planning on mainly flatwork schooling and showing then we would say a show saddle would be better for you, if you are wanting to hack, jump, XC etc then maybe a GP or even a VSD saddle would be better for you.
Yes, you can dressage in pretty much any saddle you want or have.
Yes, if you feel secure enough you can jump in any saddle.
This depends on the shape and width of your horse. We have found the native/cob types do tend to need a wider set tree with a lower head to reduce the chance of rolling. Some native and cob types have flatter back profiles, wither to croup, whereas some have a curved profile and can be very tricky to fit. We tend to advice a professional opinion to advise which saddle to buy or trial. We offer a full Saddle fitting and advice service:
Purchasing a new or used saddle can prove to be an invaluable investment, particularly with the correct advice and support on hand to help you. At Saddles Direct, we have a team of SMS qualified experts on board who can help fit, repair, alter and advice which make model and size would be the most suitable for you, and your horse, to suit all disciplines and enhance rider performance, in and out of the competition ring.
We also have a wide selection of saddle accessories for you to choose from too, from bridle and girths, saddle cloths and pads, stirrups and premium leather care, providing you with access to all the different types of equipment you may require, at affordable prices.
Whatever your saddle requirements may be, our market leading experts are on hand and here to help. Visit our showroom at Crow Wood Equestrian, here in the heart of Lancashire where you will have access to hundreds of different saddles from some of the world’s leading brands, access to expert SMS qualified saddle consultants, horse treadmill and an award winning 5-star restaurant too.
Your horse, our priority.
Give us a call on 01282 471911
Please note that the selected times are provisional and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your saddle fitting times.
You receive payment once your saddle has been sold.
We buy direct, no need to wait for us to sell your saddle.
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With the benefit of our huge audience
If you can’t buy a saddle before selling your current one
We buy direct, no need to wait for us to sell your saddle.
You receive payment once your saddle has been sold.
