[3TailsWaggin]

I cleaned up my saddle today. I have a nice saddle pad, but it's filthy with cobwebs, dust, spiders. I brushed it off and hung it on the fence, and thought I'd stop by Tractor Supply and just see how much a new one would cost me.

$74.95!!!

I about $hit my pants. WOW. Things are so expensive anymore. Needless to say, I will be washing my saddle pad tomorrow and letting it dry for a day or two and then start using it!!! No new one for me.

 

[MidwestGirl]

Krikey

 

[kiddsmom]

Vacuuming pads before washing does wonders for them.

 

[labby]

ebay!

I have a western Abetta hunter green pad for sale. Used once. $15 plus shipping.

 

[3TailsWaggin]

I did just check ebay, and there are some good prices!

I'll have to use what I have for now though... furlough days are making my paycheck really tiny

 

[labby]

I love TSC but they are expensive.

 

[blacklabparent]

As the mother of a young equestrian, I am becoming all too aware of the costs of some "luxury" items. When she asked for a saddle pad, I thought a $35 Shedrow braid trim would be lovely.

But no.

She likes this

$149


Perhaps when she is jumping at Spruce meadows. Til then, the Shedrow is just fine. =)

 

[my2labs]

i have a shenadoah no slip contour pad. it has a rubber waffle underside that allows air to get under it and keep storm cool while we're riding in the warmer weather and keep her cool when it gets colder out. i paid about 65.00 for it but i had a gift card. i plan on keeping it as long as i can.

 

[FieldofDreamsMiniHorses]

I bought a Professionals Choice pad for my guy years ago (and he's been gone 8 years now) and it still looks wonderful! Needs cleaned, as it's been hanging in the tackroom since Geym passed. The sheepskin isn't even worn! It cost me $149 wayyyy back then!

If you buy a good one they last forever....

Lucy

 

[YellowJakesMom]

As the mother of a young equestrian, I am becoming all too aware of the costs of some "luxury" items. When she asked for a saddle pad, I thought a $35 Shedrow braid trim would be lovely.

But no.

She likes this

$149


Perhaps when she is jumping at Spruce meadows. Til then, the Shedrow is just fine. =)

Just wait until she's asking for a Beval Butet saddle to go with that pad

 

[labby]

That's next on my list. I saw a waffle pad at TSC for like $59. I figure I can put my Shoshone blanket over it for some color.

 

[Princess Zoe]

My nice uses some site for her stuff. Good quality and reasonable. I will text her and ask what it is.

 

[blacklabparent]

Just wait until she's asking for a Beval Butet saddle to go with that pad

Oy! I thought the $200 Charles Owen helmet last year was bad, the saddles are, well... pricey to say the least. I am going to need a full time job just to keep up with my kid's hobbies! =)