01-21-2016, 07:58 PM
I actually have a pretty big goat and he fits the Lumbar saddle, but I felt like that one was overkill for the amount we'd be packing. The Rookie is cheaper because it doesn't have the super heavy-duty hardware, which I decided wasn't necessary for the extra price. We've been very pleased with our Rookie saddle. If you go with a Rookie pack, make sure to get the Intermediate panniers with it. The Rookie panniers are quite a bit smaller.