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Tad coffin for sale8/11/2023 ![]() The great benefit is that it can be easily tweaked by a saddle fitter. When used on one horse, wool tends to mold to that horse's build over time, so it CAN be harder to use these saddles on multiple horses than with the other two types, though that is not always the case. It can harden and ball up over time and will after several years (and sometimes less) need full replacement of all the wool inside. There will always be debate and no concise agreement on which type is better, but the higher end saddles we carry are generally going to be stuffed with the best of whatever type is used. They range from a slew of different synthetic fibers to an array of natural sheep's wool. There are many types of flocking that saddle fitters will refer to as wool. This is the most traditional method of stuffing a saddle's panels. The 3 Main Panel Types: Pros and Cons Wool Flocking: May also have any other cosmetic issues mentioned below under 'Good Condition.' FUS usually cannot accept saddles that fall under the fair condition rating but we may be able to help you with repairs to bring these saddles to sellable condition. May have severe discoloration or fading of leather. These saddles will often have significant cracks and leather may be dry. They may have spots worn all the way through the leather (deep cuts) in the seat, flaps, knee pads or elsewhere. Saddles under this rating may need significant repairs. There may be a small worn through spot on one of more of the blocks, but is acceptable only when the blocks in question are underneath a flap. Surface nicks and scratches may be present. Billets will typically show a lot of mileage, but must have some good life left in them. Saddles in this category may show fading of color or significant color variation from sweat, rain, or general wear. You may or may not be able to feel this crazing to the touch. May have surface cracks in the leather, usually fine and superficial crazing, often found on the seat and panels. Often you will see friction rubs at the seat edges. Typically there will be creases on the knee pads, sometimes deep creases. These saddles will have significant rubbing on the flaps. No holes or cuts in the leather that go all the way through. Good Condition:Ĭompletely serviceable condition with moderate wear but no repairs needed. A very small spot worn through the leather on one or more of the blocks is permissible for this rating, but only if the blocks exhibiting this are underneath a flap. A few minor surface scratches or nicks in the leather may be present, but always superficial and never deep. Light creasing on knee pads is typically seen. These saddles may have some visible but minor seat edge rubs. There can be minor color variation on the leather from sweat, rain, or general wear, often on the flaps but usually on the seat and panels. Saddles in this category will typically have light to moderate rubs on the flaps from boots and stirrup leathers, usually with more rubbing toward the bottom of the flaps. A saddle in excellent condition has been lightly used and has been very well maintained. There may be some very subtle color fading, but usually not. Any color variation present will be subtle. The billets will be in good or better condition. If there are any surface scratches or nicks they will be very small and superficial. Occasionally you will see extremely light seat edge rubs. Saddles under this rating will have only very light and normal wear. The billets will typically show some light creasing. There will be no color variation, no fading of leather, no scratches, dings or damage anywhere. ![]() Saddles in this category will show very little to no use. Explanation of Condition Ratings for Saddles Exceptional Condition:
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