About my saddle:
Purchased new in 2008, this BDH (Bruno de Heusch) saddle still practically brand new, although lightly broken in. It has always been stored inside and cleaned frequently. The saddle is a regular tree, 17" seat, with a narrow twist and nice wide parallel gullet. The pommel is cut back so it will easily accommodate high-withered horses, like TB's. It has knee rolls and front and back knee blocks. Billets and billet covers are in perfect working order. From day one the french leather has been like butter, it is very comfortable to ride in, and is very secure over jumps. It feels just like riding in a Devocoux, PJ or Delgrange. It has been conditioned with Antares saddle conditioner, but never oiled, so the saddle has kept it's original color, so the leather could still be darkened with oil if you prefer. It's never had a nameplate on it, and there are no cuts/tears/marks. My asking price is $1000, the original sales/listing price was $2,300.
I'd also consider trading it for a like quality close-contact saddle with knee blocks and knee rolls, med-wide or wide tree, 3-4 finger wide parallel gullet, and 17" or a 17.5" seat. Brands I would consider are along the lines of a Pessoa A/O, Antares, Devocoux, CWD, or Tad Coffin.
Update 4/26/2012: The saddle is sold. Happy saddle shopping if you are still looking for a BDH.
Happy trails and swooshing tails!
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Very pretty saddle - you should not have any trouble selling it. I am still trying to sell my Kieffer dressage saddle that Riva outgrew. Dang those warmbloods for getting wide!
ReplyDeleteLovely saddle. My butt and 17" is just a little too intimate though. I'm sure you'll have no trouble selling such a lovely saddle at a nice price like that.
ReplyDeleteI hope it sells quickly for you. It looks really nice! I'm just a western-saddle-girl myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful saddle and I normally only like all black saddles lol. I'm not in the market for one though. You've kept this one in such nice condition I'm sure you'll have no problem selling it. Good luck getting a fast sale and finding the perfect new saddle asap!!
ReplyDeleteIf anyone out there is curious, yes my saddle is still available for sale. Once it's sold I'll let everyone know, including taking down my craigslist ad. If you are interested please respond to my craigslist ad with a detailed message. Not a one-line spam like message. I won't respond to those. Look in the Bozeman, MT Farm & Garden section on craigslist or here on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-BDH-Special-Bruno-de-Heusch-Close-Contact-Medium-Tree-Regular-Flap-/200727812163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebc4f5843
ReplyDeleteHas this saddle sold?
ReplyDeleteYes it is sold!
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