How to Value an English Saddle

You may have spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on your English saddle. Don't expect to get all of that back when you decide to sell it. Realistically, you should be prepared to take a hit as far as current value goes, even if your used saddle is in excellent shape. If your saddle has flaws, missing pieces or is even lightly worn, expect to start subtracting substantially from the original price.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Examine the saddle. Take notes on any flaws such as stains, rips, tears or other defects. Be very critical in your analysis. If you are able to make repairs, this may help increase the value of your English saddle. Write down the brand of the saddle and other information the saddle has on it, such as seat size, tree size or when it was made. Use this information when comparing your English saddle to saddles with the same or similar characteristics.

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      Check the Internet. Browse websites and auction sites -- such as eBay -- on which saddles similar to yours are for sale. Take note of the price those saddles are selling for -- this is the market price. You will need to join eBay to search complete listings.

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      Check classified ad listings in your local newspaper or other publication to see if saddles similar to yours are listed for sale. Make note of the seller's asking price in each case. Local riding clubs also may have postings or publications with classified ad saddle listings that include asking prices. Use information from these sources to help determine your English saddle's value.

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      Attend a tack auction. Used and new tack is often sold at tack and horse auctions. Take note of any saddles similar to yours and how much they end up selling for. Depending on what auction you go to, many saddles -- and horses for that matter -- are sold at rock bottom prices, so only use these auctions as a possible starting point to put a value on your own saddle.

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      Call your local tack shop and ask if it has similar saddles for sale and what the price is. This should give you another base to start from in putting a value on your English saddle.