Kincade Redi

Kincade Redi



Which of these cheap saddles is better?

Yes I know that these are both cheap saddles and not that great, but I'd like to know which would be better.
This http://www.horse.com/English-Starter-Set-EKA30.html comes with more pieces and is cheaper than this Kincade - http://www.statelinetack.com/item/kincade-redi-ride-synthetic-ap-saddle-package/SLT700632/
that I am considering. I just want an opinion on which would be better.
I've been riding for years, but this is the first time I'm actually purchasing my own saddle. And I don't have the time to save up for a better one. I will be jumping in this saddle.
Thanks!
Ok, I'll add this one to the list - http://www.statelinetack.com/item/equiroyal-event-saddle-package/SLT901313/

I would go with the second one, I believe the company is a bit more reputable, and it'll probably last longer. But, it's synthetic. Make sure you ride in a synthetic saddle and make sure you know that ou like the feel before you buy one. Personally, I can't stand it. But the fist saddle "kit" looks so cheap I bet it would break really quickly and it'd be a huge waste of money.

I won't actually recommend either. Go on Ebay, craigslist, or your local tack shop if they do consignments. You'll actually be able to find a nice saddle for about the same price. I just sold my used Stubben on Ebay for $335. Especially if you're going to be jumping, look for something nicer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kincade-Jumping-Saddle-16-1-2_W0QQitemZ320477966784QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9df9b1c0

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stubben-Saddle-Kerry-II-Close-Contact-Jumping-Saddle_W0QQitemZ190367601033QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c52cb1189

http://cgi.ebay.com/All-purpose-jumping-english-saddle-16-made-in-Germany_W0QQitemZ320479812965QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item4a9e15dd65

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jeffries-16-Close-Contact-jumping-saddle_W0QQitemZ170438727835QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27aef0989b

And yes, buying saddles on Ebay can be risky, but in your price range, I think it's a much, much better option than buying something new that cheap!

There's nothing wrong with buying a used saddle. Every saddle I have ever owned has been used, and they are all great. You can easily check to see if the tree is broken or something by bringing it into a tack shop. They almost never are broken.