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Customer Reviews for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle

Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle

The Collegiate Intellect features the Easy-Change Gullet System so it can be adjusted for use on several horses comfortably. It has a moderately deep seat with flaps and knee rolls designed for correct riding position. It is made of pre-treated, soft yet durable leather. Complete with elastiflex tree, flocked panels, and ?Y? girthing system. Flaps approximately 16? with large padded knee rolls
Average Customer Rating:
4.833 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(6 Reviews) 6
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 6 reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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6 of 6(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Review 1 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Worth a try

April 27, 2012
ByTwolifetimestolearn
fromGeorgia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I tried the collegiate intellect dressage saddle and thought it was very comfortable. The twist was an average size and I prefer it to be more narrow. Unfortunately my horse is somewhere between a mw and w gullet so I had to send it back. I absolutely LOVE the test ride program! It is awesome to be able to try a saddle, really ride in it, and get a full refund if it doesn't work out. Thank you Smartpak:)"
 
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Review 2 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great saddle

December 30, 2011
ByTWHlovr
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I got this saddle for my Tennessee Walking Horse mare. I wanted a dressage saddle because I don't like sitting on the weakest part of my horse's back in a cut back saddle. This saddle has a nice deep seat and puts my legs in the right position. This saddle is also lightweight. The only complaint that I have with this saddle is I noticed a slight tear in one of the billets after several uses, but nothing major."
Review 3 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Worth every penny

September 21, 2011
Byelvis
fromRI
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Very comfortable, very durable saddle. My pony has virtually no withers and the chiropractor gave this saddle the thumbs up, using a wide tree. The chiro also approved this same saddle for my draft horse once the gullet was set to medium!
The pony has rolled while tacked up in this saddle and the tree survived. The knee rolls help me stay seated during rough rides.
"
Review 4 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Saddle for a Great Price!

September 9, 2011
Bymaverick0523
fromEast Coast, USA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I'm a newcomer to the dressage scene and hunted around for used saddles at all my local stores. I test rode 'fancy' saddles worth three times the price of the Collegiate yet none felt as good as the Intellect did! Quality leather, adjustable tree, wool flocked panels, all for under $1,000!! Can't beat this purchase!"
 
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Review 5 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Awesome First Dressage Saddle

June 24, 2011
BySens
fromKennewick, WA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Other - Western
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"These dressage saddles are great! They are comfortable and help keep you in perfect position, but also they are really great value for money. The leather is nice and they are very well made. This would be the perfect first dressage saddle for competition and training. I love this saddle. I don't do dressage anymore so mine has been sitting around but the leather hasn't cracked or dried up at all... its still sooooo soft and supple. These saddles really do last."
Review 6 for Collegiate Convertible Dressage Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Finally, a saddle that fits AND is affordable!!

June 22, 2011
ByYabadabadoo
fromNH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"If you have a hard to fit arab, this is the saddle for them. This leather saddle conforms to their back, is adjustable and is sooo comfortable. We use it on two of our horses and they both love it. Whether it's ring work or trail riding, this saddle does the trick. Can't say enough about it. And did I mention, it's affordable! Best buy ever!"