type of saddle? tree and seat size? weight? is that a rough out? type of rigging?

 

15 inch i don't know what you mean buy ring or tree

 

weight heavy like 45 lbs i don't have no way to weigh it

 

more pic of saddle when i used it was very comfortable im just getting old and don't ride no more .

 

It looks like a nice saddle, I hope Saddlebag and/or Southern Trails comment on it.

 

i have a matching bridle for this and breast strap

 

The best way to sell it is to clean it up, take good, clear pictures of the saddle from both sides, top, underside, front, and back, and include measurements of the tree if you don't know the size. If you don't know how to describe the rigging, then pictures of that will help as well. Without being able to provide information such as the type of saddle, tree size, and clear pictures then you likely won't be able to get nearly as much selling it online since folks would have to take a gamble on it. You'd have more luck if you could find a local buyer that can put their hands on it. If you can take them in good lighting on a proper saddle stand, then that's all the better.

I have a Tex Tan Hereford saddle that I'm casually trying to sell as well. It has some cracking similar to your saddle, and a couple of other cosmetic flaws so I have it listed at $200. I've only had a couple of interested buyers in the month or so I've been bumping the ads up, but I haven't been pushing it too hard.

 

That is a gorgeous saddle! I love the older herefords and thats one of the better looking ones Ive seen.

 

Thanks it is a nice saddle

 

bump bump

 

can some one tell me how to take off old pic and put up new or do i start new

 

No reason to remove the old ones, just add new ones if you've taken better photos!

 

That was a show saddle in it's heyday of 73. Buckstitching was popular. It's a well made saddle, likely better than what you find nowadays. Part of the reason for that is the hides aren't as thick today as cattle are marketed at an earlier age. If shipping wasn't so expensive now I'd be interested in the saddle as I think it would fit my short-backed chunky horse. I can fix the flaws. Why remove the old pics? You've been up front about the flaws. Just add more if you wish.

 

im 5 ft 4 inch the horse i had her back was as tall as me it fit her fine what kind of a price would you all put on it. as u know im in Pa i know what i paid for it but it think in its condition its worth more like you say its better made than new one it has little flaws but nothing expensive and like i said its really comfortable.

 

Saddlebag is right... There is unfortunately a lack of appreciation of such quality nowadays. People want bling and to feel like they are getting a deal, so you may not get what you're hoping for from an older saddle with some flaws. 15" saddles are also a less popular size, and if you don't know what style saddle it is then you may have trouble marketing it. I would be curious to know what you paid for it if you don't mind saying. For what it's worth, I've seen used tex tan saddles in good condition go in the $300 range on eBay.
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Your saddle's value is whatever the market will bear. If your plan is to keep it, be satisfied that you have a good saddle. if you plan on selling you may find there is little appreciation for the quality. It seems the younger riders want the bling and the latest.

 

i paid $300 for it about 10 years ago but it didn't come with nothing i bought every thing that is with it now..id like to keep buy id like to sell to.. its like i said i will never own another horse again cant handle the getting knocked off i got a bad shoulder and 2 bad hips..lol guess that's what i get for getting old..id like to ride but around here they want 25 a hour to ride. i used to ba a all day rider..

 

Since you paid $300, I would list it as $350 for the saddle alone. If you're pretty motivated to sell then I would go down to $300 if someone makes the right offer and it's been on the market for awhile. I would offer all of the items separately, and then offer a package deal if everything is bought together. If you're really looking to get some cash in a timely fashion and offload the saddle, then you may need to consider going lower or having it on the market for awhile.

Since you don't seem in a hurry to sell it, I spuld price it a little higher and see if you have interest. But if you do that then be prepared to wait awhile for a sale or drop the price if necessary.
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The saddle appears to be for an Arabian. I am basing this on the shape of the forks, the angle of the bars and the short round skirts. That's not to say it won't fit other breeds. The bars fit a horse with a wider sprung ribcage. It is the closest saddle I've seen that might fit my twh.

 

ok thank u all very much