I own two - one cordura and one all leather. I've had the cordura for eight
years and used it on a variety of horses. It's fit MOST of them comfortably
with no problem. It works well on my Polish Arab gelding. I did take it and
have it relined with a nice thick wool lining after a few years of use. I've
also kept a close eye on the tree and had no problems.
The stirrups that come with the saddle are useless - they're very cheap.
I've used Flex Ride stirrups all along.
I find the saddle incredibly comfortable to ride with a sheepskin cover on
it. Not too bad without it, either.
For awhile I had a Stubben Siegfried that was great for me but soreing my
horse's back so I promptly sold it.
The moral to the story is that if you're looking for a saddle and have an
opportunity to try a Big Horn - give it a try. You may be pleasantly
surprised. The cost range of $450 - $550 is great, too.
I know saddle fit is a very personal thing but I wanted to let everyone know
that the Big Horn can be a great saddle.
Diana & Countach
San Jose, CA