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Straight answers on buying, selling and fitting used saddles, from a horse family that has done all three.

Nov 9, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Measure Your Saddle: Seat Size, Tree Width, Flap and More

Check under the flaps for a stamp first. If there isn’t one, measure the seat from the pommel nailhead to the center of the cantle, and the tree straight across between the tips of the tree points. Photograph the stamp and the underside.

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Nov 8, 2026 · 10 min read

Where to Sell a Used Saddle Online in 2026: The Complete Guide

Compare Facebook, eBay, consignment shops and SaddleUp on fees and effort. On a $3,000 saddle, a 5% marketplace fee leaves you $2,850, versus $2,100 at a 30% consignment shop.

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Nov 8, 2026 · 11 min read

How Much Is My Used Saddle Worth? A Complete Guide to Pricing English Saddles in 2026

A used saddle is worth what comparable saddles have actually sold for, not what you paid. Match the exact brand, model, year, seat size, flap and condition against completed sales, then work back from your payout after fees.

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