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| I want to let you know how much I really
really appreciate my saddle and how very very
happy I am. As you know I was very nervous
about purchasing a saddle from the USA to come
to Australia, I sent the measurements over
of the horse, and was advised that the
Crusade would be the best suited for my
horse. I had to think about
this as, I am used to an Australian Stock
saddle, but after careful consideration the
Crusade was purchased, without the horn.
It was a truly awesome purchasing experience,
can't put into words how I appreciated the
honesty and integrity of your crew. Then when it was discovered, that Australia Post does not accept parcels over a certain size, you offered to refund all of money for the saddle and the other gear I ordered and Crest Ridge had made. I didn't want my money back, I wanted to get the saddle, so the effort you fella's went to, then to discover that to send it via one of Parcel services was really expensive, again you offered to refund my money. Which again I refused, as I really wanted the saddle. So the saddle was sent, I was so excited, every day checking the tracking number, it was held up in customs, which again, Debra you were wonderful, you assisted me through that process, and the saddle arrived. I opened the box, the saddle was wrapped in a plastic bag, pulled it out...Oh my goodness, what a beautiful saddle. Then I pulled out the breast collar, bridle & reins, all wrapped up and greased. Far too good to be used on a horse....Within 3 maybe 4 days, you were chasing me down via e-mail wanting to see picture's of the horse with the saddle on, and to see a white cloth after the saddle was used on the horse. Just to ensure that the saddle fitted properly. Not sure how long it is since I have brought the saddle, but I just wanted to let you know how well it fits my horse, and when I take him for a ride, how comfortable it is to sit in, and how good it is to ride a horse with a saddle that doesn't hurt his back. If you want to feel safe & secure and want to deal with honest people who care about your horse - give Crest Ridge a call. I will be when I need another saddle! Debra, if any one would like to contact me via e-mail, I would be quite happy to answer any of their questions. Thanking you. Wendy Kiemann & Luigi the happy horse. |
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Tiffany Whited's Indy with her Crusade saddle on a family vacation to Tres Peidras, New Mexico. |
After almost giving up on find a saddle to fit me and my horse, I found Crest Ridge Saddlery. I purchased a $1200 Crusade direct from Crest Ridge. Saddle fit is not a "one size fits all" or even a "ten sizes fits all" proposition. It is a subtle and complicated art form that takes time and care. It took me three months of research to find this saddle. I've learned a lot and it was worth the effort.
My horse is small and short backed and I am 6 ft. tall. I needed a saddle with a shorter tree and yet with a larger seat. Try and find this anywhere else. This saddle was essentially my only choice. But, it was also good looking, well constructed, and well appointed. The construction of my Crusade Elite and quality is excellent. How can they sell it so inexpensively?
Debra at Crest Ridge is the "energizer bunny" of saddle fit. She keeps going and going, and going until you have a saddle that really fits your horse and you have the right equipment to go with it. Be prepared to send pictures of your horse, and to work with Debra until you get it right. Even months in to owning this saddle, Debra is still working with me on little things I have discovered over time that I need help with. If you buy a Crest Ridge Saddle and don't like something about it, don't complain to the world, talk to Debra. She will go out of her way to make it right. Seth in Terlingua