Suspended seat saddles/troopers

[Sally Aungier <aungish@unos.org>]

I have had so many requests for more information about the trooper
saddles that I'm forwarding this information to everyone.

These are the vendors that I was able to identify when I purchased mine
(from Christie).  The prices below may be a little out of date.  My
catalogs are all 2 years old.

My general recommendations if you order a saddle is to have it rigged
engish if that is your preference.  The billets on mine are long and I
use a plain leather english girth.  I did not get the stirrups and use
my own Trail Techs with English strirrup leathers.  The western leathers
on the Christie saddle are very nice also.  You can have the saddle made
without the little status horn on the back on the seat (when you see
pictures you will understand what I'm talking about).  

Christie Enterprises
Rt. 1, Box 285
Krum, TX  76249
817-482-3418
Lary and Ann Cox
Trooper comes in 2 basic styles for about $650.  Excellent customer
service and fast turn around on orders.  If you are a HW rider keep in
mind that there is only one seat size, however, Lary made mine with only
one layer of cushioning in the seat  in order to give me more room and
it works great for me  and you are still well padded.


Tucker Saddlery
6135 Mt. Moriah
Suite 116
Memphis, TN
800-882-5375
fax 901-366-6450
Several different styles ranging in price from $1000 - 1400
(approximately)

The Winners Circle
P.O. Box 964
Shelbyville, TN
800-298-7398
M&W Trooper saddle.  About $675

Tarpin Hill Saddle Company
3643 Alma Hatchery Road
Salem, IL  62881
800-354-8964
Several different choices of leather and seat cushioning.  Prices about
$500-600
They have a web page at http://www.tarpinhill.com

Jack Haggis
Box 133
Hyde Park, Ontario  N0M1Z0
619-471-3927
Padded and plain seat styles.  Cost $500-550


Hope this is helpful.  I know 4-5 other folks locally that have bought
trooper saddles since seeing mine and they have all be very happy with
them.

Sally Aungier
UNOS, Manager for Membership Services
Richmond, VA

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