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Customer Reviews for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle

Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle

The new Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle is a true cross country saddle. The more forward cut flap accommodates a shorter leg position and encourages a deeper, more secure?position. Tobacco Brown. Specify sizes 17, 17.5 or 18 in a Medium or Wide tree.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
4.8
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(5 Reviews) 5
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Rating breakdown 5 reviews
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4 of 4(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer questions and answers:
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Customer Reviews for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Review 1 for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

7 years old and still going strong!

March 19, 2013
ByAlexN
fromPortola Valley, CA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this saddle in late 2006 to use on a very high-withered TB that I leased. When I bought my own horse (also a TB) in 2007, I started using it on her and haven't found another saddle that I like as well. I'm tall (5'8") and love the forward flap with the calf block. I used it as my only saddle (in between dressage saddles) for both flat work and jumping for several months, and was able to do some decent lower level dressage work in it. A+!"
Review 2 for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Super comfortable Super Secure

January 25, 2011
ByTeamLB
fromCentral Illinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Great saddle for the money. I must have tried a dozen other saddles. Between my long legs (5'11") and my high withered thoroughbreds. I couldn't find anything else that was forward enough or cleared my horses withers. I feel very secure in it over fences and my leg isn't off the front of the flaps.
SmartPak was super fast to ship out a trial saddle and even faster when I was ready to buy one. Thanks SmartPak!"
Review 3 for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for short people too!

July 12, 2010
ByCosygrl
fromParadise, Utah
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love love love this saddle! It fits both my TB Irish hunter cross, and my appendix cross. Both of them have way supper sensitive backs and are a bit hard to fit. This saddle feels amazing. It has the wider twist that I need and the knee rolls are fluffy, great for jumping! I feel very secure going over jumps with it and I had no problems with shorter stirrups for Cross-country. I dont think i will buy anything but a Barnsby now. I definatley want to buy a barnsby dressage saddle!"
Review 4 for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great for tall people

August 7, 2009
ByRebecca
fromCA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I purchased this saddle about four years ago. I like it because it accommodates my long leg (I am 5'11") and is quite comfortable. However, I do wish I had purchased a saddle with a bit less deep of a seat, but that is my own fault. My only complaint is that the leather on the billets have never really "broken" in and still have that nasty plastic-y look. Nonetheless, very comfortable saddle, and great for tall people."
Review 5 for Barnsby Diablo Event Saddle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Secure, comfy saddle!

December 16, 2008
ByEventerAKK
fromMA
"I own a Diablo, and love how it keeps me balanced before and over jumps and keeps my lower leg in a good, solid position. I have a long leg from hip to knee, which made it hard to find a saddle with a forward enough flap. It fits perfectly. The Barnsby Diablo was also a great fit for my hard-to-please TB. Can't recommend it enough!"