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Customer Reviews for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
The M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact Saddle is hand crafted of natural vegetable tanned, pigmented, aniline finished leather which will accept oil. The Celine Close Contact Saddle has a hand laminated beechwood, steel reinforced tree and a ten year guarantee. The Celine Close Contact Saddle features Comfort Fit Panels that ensure a healthy fit for your horse and the Adjusta-Block system ensures a proper fit for the rider. Newmarket not available in Pony sizes. Pony, Child, Medium or Regular tree width. Pony is a wider tree than the Child width. If you choose to add a saddle plate, the plate will not be attached to the saddle.
Average Customer Rating:
(11 Reviews) 10
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
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7 of 8(88%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Review 1 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Buy a better saddle
March 19, 2013
ByHanoJumper
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
2
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5
Value:
3
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5
Durability:
2
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5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"I had been eyeing this saddle for a while, since it was a good price, beautiful havana color, and a close contact like I had been looking for. I ordered this saddle through the test ride program (which I love with SmartPak since they have free shipping both ways), but I was sadly underwhelmed when it arrived. The leather was stiff and cheap feeling, and the beautiful color was more reddish and looked like cheap dye. I would recommend spending the extra couple hundred dollars to get a better quality saddle."
Review 2 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Wonderful Saddle!
November 10, 2012
ByArigirl
fromLexington, KY
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I was looking for a nice saddle that wasn't too expensive and this was absolutely perfect! I have had it now for almost a year and it has only gotten better with use. I feel very secure in this saddle and like the feel of the leather. It also fits my 15.2 h Thoroughbred great! With my old saddle I had to use a front riser, but this saddle fits her with just a regular pad. I would definately recommend this saddle for anyone looking for a good product on a budget."
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Review 3 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Best saddle in the price range
October 15, 2012
ByRross90
fromCollege Station, TX
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
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"I absolutely love my Celine! There was virtually zero break in time and my position has improved dramatically ever since I started riding in it. I use it on different horses with a wide variety of shapes and it seems to fit all of them nicely.
The leather on the flaps starts out a bit stiff and "cheap" feeling, but it softens up wonderfully with olive oil...I know some say it eats through stitching, but I haven't had any issues so far.
My saddle has gotten 6-10 rides/week for the past 3.5 years and it shows very little wear. It's a wonderful saddle that happens to have an affordable price tag!"
Review 4 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
enjoying the ride
April 27, 2012
Bylittlemac
fromwest virginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Quite honestly, I should have bought a new saddle long ago. I had tried another brand but the seat was inadequately cushioned. This one is far better. I also like the wider channel of this one (don't know if other M Toulouse models are comparable) I have no experience with higher end saddles, but for my purposes this will work.
My 16.1 Tb mare is quite athletic, so I appreciate a bit more security, which this saddle provides. Also, she seems happier with it!"
My 16.1 Tb mare is quite athletic, so I appreciate a bit more security, which this saddle provides. Also, she seems happier with it!"
Review 5 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Too bad it didn't fit!
September 28, 2011
Byemdq
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I got this saddle through smartpaks test ride program, it looked great, felt great, but unfortunately it did not fit my high withered TB. I really liked this saddle but it just didn't fit my horse."
Review 6 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Amazing!!!!!
September 12, 2011
ByAshleigh
fromAtlanta, Ga
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Love this saddle! I have had it for about a year and it still looks brand new with some saddle soap!!! I will never buy another saddle again!!!!!"
Review 7 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
great saddle
May 1, 2009
ByAngela928
Expertise:Novice
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I love the saddle! It is pretty stiff at first but breaks in easily and quick! super comfy!!! lovely color! the chocolate colored stirrup leathers match best! Would buy it again!"
Review 8 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
perfection in saddle form
May 23, 2007
ByHoRsE cRaZy
fromtn usa
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"This saddle is the best! I'm not the best at sitting the trot or canter, but this saddle is so comfortable, it's hard to believe I ever had trouble! One of my friends who is a great rider, said that it was one of the best saddles shes seen! You will love how soft the leather is. I have had my saddle for about a month and it is a dream! I hope you buy this saddle it is amazing!!!!!"
Review 9 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Balance Restored
January 14, 2007
ByHappy in the Saddle Again
fromOuside Washington DC
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"This M. Toulouse Close Contact saddle is great. My seat position problem -- riding behind the motion -- has been solved. The removable knee pads allow for the closer contact my leg needed to come forward. And the compliments on its appearance just keep coming. I've oiled it and the light color has just gotten richer and the leather -- butter doesn't describe it. Breaking in was a breeze -- just watch out for water until you get some oil on it as the light color leather shows spots. The seat is very comfortable. I had a friend who had a custom made $10,000 saddle recommend this -- I'm glad I heeded her advice."
Review 10 for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Overall Rating:
Really nice saddle for the money
November 3, 2006
ByFuzz
fromHJ barn
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"This is going to be hard to believe but I liked the Celene as much as I like my $3,000 Amerigo. (And I do like my Amerigo!) The Celene fit my med. backed horse really well. The leather is quite nice and has an already broken-in feel. I would absolutely buy this saddle if I were in the market. It is perfect for a first saddle since the fit seems flexible and the leather is slightly "tacky" giving a secure seat. It looks like it would also be very durable even though it is the fine grain leather."
Ratings-Only Reviews for M. Toulouse Celine Close Contact
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5