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High Horse Lindale 6228 review: repeat the fitting even when you buy the same model
The Lindale’s deep pocket and roughout finish appeal to riders who like a supported seat. One repeat buyer’s failed second fit is the reason to assess every individual saddle.
In the saddle: at a glance
RIDER PRIORITIES / EQUIPMENT / OWNER EVIDENCE
KEY FEATURES
- Deep pocket with 5-inch cantle
- Close-contact skirt cutouts
- Chocolate or heavy-oil roughout listing
- 7/8 in-skirt C rigging
YOUR RIDING PRIORITIES
- Consider it for
- Riders who prefer a deep pocket and roughout finish
- The tradeoff
- Check the second saddle as carefully as the first, even when the model and size labels agree.
- Before committing
- Confirm the ordered seat/tree combination arrived.
PROS
- The deep pocket has specific rider support.
- Comfort and manageable handling have owner backing.
- The chocolate and turquoise finish is a real attraction.
CONS
- An apparently matching repeat order did not fit.
Barrel-saddle assessment
Research judgments · 5-point scale · Horse fit is not scored
Deep-seat comfort recurs; the forward-leg preference is individual.
One explicit light-handling report is too little for a robust criterion score.
The cause of a repeat-order fit mismatch is unknown; it cannot be scored as a material defect.
No detailed current hardware-use corpus.
How to read these bars
Research judgments from separate original owner accounts; horse fit, medical outcomes and speed are not scored. Historical variants and evidence gaps limit the assessment.
1: serious shortcomings; 2: drawbacks outweigh benefits; 3: mixed experience or setup tradeoffs; 4: repeated positives with caveats; 5: strong consistent evidence without a material unresolved limitation. Not rated means evidence is insufficient. These scores are not averaged into an overall star rating.
Read the original owner accountsThe second saddle is the important story
A repeat buyer expected a matching Lindale to work because the first had been excellent. The second did not fit, and it was not tried promptly enough to return. The account does not prove a manufacturing defect or a documented tree revision. It does show why a model name and matching order details cannot replace assessing the delivered saddle.
Treat a repeat order as a new fitting
- Record the offer
Keep the seat, tree and special-order details together.
- Inspect promptly
Check the delivered saddle within the seller’s current trial and return terms.
- Assess the individual saddle
Compare horse fit and rider position instead of relying on the previous Lindale’s success.
Do you want the position its owners describe?
A Lindale rider likes the deep seat and reports being able to get out of it when needed. The same account likes the legs being held forward. That is a useful description of preference, not an automatic benefit for a rider seeking an underneath leg. Try the shape in motion before deciding the high cantle is right for you.
The current merchant page lists a 5-inch cantle, close-contact skirt cutouts and roughly 25 lb. Its wide and extra-wide choices should be checked against the exact seat size; the extra-wide note limits those combinations to 14–17 inches.
Pros & Cons Analysis
Pros
- Owners value the seat depth, and one describes being held in position while still able to get out of the seat when needed. That rider liked a forward leg position, which may not suit everyone.
- One rider explicitly praises the light feel; another says the saddle became comfortable as it broke in. Their accounts make it worth trying rather than establishing a single break-in period.
- An owner specifically values the color combination and conchos. Appearance is a legitimate preference, but it should follow the seat and tree decision.
Cons
- A buyer reports liking the first Lindale but finding the second unsuitable despite ordering the same stated size and fit. They delayed trying it and missed their return window; the cause of the difference is not established.
Make the delivered Lindale earn a fresh yes
Your next step
The Lindale is worth trying if you like a deep pocket and the roughout presentation.
Check the second saddle as carefully as the first, even when the model and size labels agree.
Your Lindale acceptance check
Use these as reminders during your trial or seller conversation.
- Confirm the ordered seat/tree combination arrived.
- Assess the actual horse fit promptly.
- Try the leg position before committing.
Why repeat buyers still need a trial
The supported seat and appealing finish give the Lindale a clear audience. The repeat-order account changes the buying process: try the individual saddle within the return period instead of assuming continuity from an earlier purchase. Keep it when the new fitting and your preferred leg position both work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order another Lindale in the same size without a new fitting?
A repeat buyer reports that a second nominally matching saddle did not fit. Assess the delivered saddle promptly within the current return terms.
Does the Lindale put the legs forward?
One owner explicitly likes that feeling. It is an individual account rather than a measured position guarantee, so try the saddle if you prefer a more underneath leg.
Is extra wide available in every Lindale seat size?
The captured merchant specification limits extra-wide availability to 14–17-inch seats. Confirm the exact combination before ordering.
Technical Specifications
| Model / scope | High Horse Lindale 6228 Merchant |
|---|---|
| Intended use | Barrel racing Merchant |
| Seat sizes | 12, 13, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17 in Merchant |
| Seat construction | Chocolate suede with turquoise quilting described; confirm chosen color Merchant |
| Cantle height | 5 in Merchant |
| Tree construction | Not verified in captured exact-model documentation |
| Tree / bar options | Regular, Wide; X-Wide limited to 14–17 in seats Merchant |
| Published gullet width | Not verified in captured exact-model documentation |
| Main materials | Chocolate or heavy-oil roughout leather; close-contact skirt cutouts Merchant |
| Rigging | 7/8 in-skirt C Merchant |
| Skirt length | 24½ in Merchant |
| Skirt drop | 12½ in Merchant |
| Swell width | 12 in Merchant |
| Horn dimensions / type | 3 in neck; 2¼ in cap Merchant |
| Published saddle weight | Approximately 25 lb; equipment basis unspecified Merchant |
| Hardware | Description: copper/turquoise conchos; specification: Royal Round. Confirm offered hardware. Merchant |
| Included equipment | Not verified in captured exact-model documentation |
| Fender adjustment range | Not verified in captured exact-model documentation |
| Seat profile | Deep pocket Merchant |
| Stirrup system / footbed | Aluminum stirrups with removable rubber grip bottoms Merchant |
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