subject: Western Barrel Saddles: How To Shop For Them Online [print this page] Some novice riders will discover that looking for quality western barrel saddles is quite challenging. As a beginner, you might not know what to look for or even what price is a good one. There are plenty of saddle suppliers and manufacturers out there if you do not search correctly, you may be in store for some costly surprises.
The first step of looking for that perfect saddle is research. Surf the internet and find out what other riders are saying about specific saddles. A good review could give you the information you need without even leaving your home.
You will find that your keyword search may bring up sales pages with many different kinds of saddles in each. Pick a few brands that you like and then bring up another keyword search using those brands as criteria. One of the best practices is to look for saddle makers like Tucker, Billy Cook, or Circle Y or other that have a good history.
Once you have picked the style and brand of saddle, you will need to find an online sizing guide to make sure the saddle fits both you and your horse. You can type in 'saddle fitting guide' in you search engine and you will find a plethora of outlets for you to choose from. Once you have the size for both parties, it is time to go on to the next step.
It is time to go shopping, once you have the style and size of saddle you want. Use the brand name as the search phrase on your internet browser. You will see several hits for each brand.
While you are shopping look for other cost related services that go with buying a new saddle like shipping, shipping time, handling cost, return policy or taxes. Some online companies will offer a discount or free shipping if you have enough items in your cart. You just have to comparison shop.
SSL encryption is an important factor if you are using a credit or debit card to make your saddle purchase. Some companies will accept PayPal or other online banking services. If your purchasing method does not have SSL encryption, you might want to try another supplier.
Make sure you keep the box your western barrel saddles arrives in. Make sure it is a good fit for you and your horse before you throw away the box. A return would be easier in the long run if you can just put the saddle back in the box and send it back to the seller.
