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2nd hand Tack Shop in Dublin?

  • 16-03-2012 02:43PM
    #1
    marley123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭


    Hi All I need to get my hands on a pony bridle & saddle over next day or two, are they any 2nd hand tack shops that I could pick up a Saddle in at a decent price?


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  • #2
    KazNCD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭KazNCD


    Look up Used a Bit on Facebook.

    They are two girls in North Dublin who buy and sell second hand tack. I know they always have a selection of saddles so they may be able to help.


  • #3
    marley123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭marley123


    Brilliant! Thanks - have messaged them.
    KazNCD wrote: »
    Look up Used a Bit on Facebook.

    They are two girls in North Dublin who buy and sell second hand tack. I know they always have a selection of saddles so they may be able to help.


  • #4
    silverfox88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭silverfox88


    Think one of the mums at the yard is looking to get rid of a pony saddle, they just bought a new one! In Dublin too so PM if you're interested!


  • #5
    twomeys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 142 ✭✭twomeys


    Just be aware that not all second hand saddles fit properly. We have seen a lot of horses in the last couple of months all with saddle damage due to badly fitted or incorrect saddles. This damage has then cost the owners quite a bit to get fixed by specialists. There are many safety reasons why a correctly fit saddle is essential. So just be careful, if buying second hand check the tree and do a little research on the fitting instructions of that brand. New saddles are so cheap now that second hand is not as essential as it once used to be.

    Anyway, best of luck finding something right..


  • #6
    marley123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭marley123


    We got sorted through a boardsie:) But had saddle checked & fitted on our pony by the owner of the stables so all fine:)
    twomeys wrote: »
    Just be aware that not all second hand saddles fit properly. We have seen a lot of horses in the last couple of months all with saddle damage due to badly fitted or incorrect saddles. This damage has then cost the owners quite a bit to get fixed by specialists. There are many safety reasons why a correctly fit saddle is essential. So just be careful, if buying second hand check the tree and do a little research on the fitting instructions of that brand. New saddles are so cheap now that second hand is not as essential as it once used to be.

    Anyway, best of luck finding something right..


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  • #7
    doctor evil
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,114 ✭✭✭doctor evil


    Never assume that a YO or instructor are knowledgeable in fitting a saddle properly, it is a skill in it self.


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