Buying Used Saddlery

Find out what to look for when buying used horse tack.

Selling Used Saddlery

Thinking of selling your second hand horse tack and surplus saddlery? Get some useful tips on the best way to present your second hand tack and saddlery for sale. to get the best price and provide potential buyers with accurate information.

Horse Mad and Hard Up?

Are you a horse crazy person that loves to see your special horse turned out beautifully but find new gear too expensive?

Are you are looking for ways to save money on your horse gear?

Do you currently use a saddle or bridle that is in need of some minor re-stitching?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions above then you will find buying used horse tack the best solution to your problem.

But, have you ever heard someone say they bought their pre-loved saddle, bridle,rug or other piece of bargain priced horse equipment only to find out it -

If you do your research before buying then this won’t happen to you.

Know your tack size.

The trick is to know your saddle and bridle size exactly before you start searching for new saddlery. This will give you an accurate starting point, so you don’t end up buying the wrong size.

Find Out How to Spot Potential Problems

Buying your secondhand tack online or from a magazine can save you heaps but often the pictures used by sellers are not clear so it’s hard to see what you’re getting.

Buying your tack from local saddlery stores or local private sellers gives you the option of ‘try before you buy’…… which is great, but can you spot any potential repair issues that may have been overlooked?

Repairing Used Saddlery

Knowing what to look for before you purchase will help you buy the right piece of horse equipment; if you have a general knowledge of how to repair leather then you are able to weigh up the merits of the used saddlery and save yourself from expensive saddle repair jobs later on.

Negotiate the Price if you Spot Small Repairs……………and then Fix It Yourself!

Nobody wants to end up finding their saddle tree is broken and this is one BIG problem that might not show up on a photograph. Find out how to test for a broken saddle tree and lots of other hidden problems with used horse tack.

With the right technique and a few basic tools you could tackle most straight forward leather repair and stitching restorations on your stirrup leathers, bridle and saddle bag.

Not only will you save time and money but you will get the satisfaction of being able to fix-it yourself. If you would like more information and tips then please read on…………