About the Antares Tempo Dressage Saddle

The Antares Tempo is a premium dressage saddle designed for riders seeking optimal engagement, support, and freedom of movement. This French-made saddle features a deep seat that provides excellent security without constraint, making it highly recommended by advanced dressage riders and trainers at higher competition levels.

Saddle Type & Design

The Tempo is a specialized dressage saddle with a deep seat and oblique blocks positioned high to allow complete freedom of the knee. The shaped blocks are specifically designed to follow the horse's shoulders, minimizing pressure on the scapula and scapular cartilage. The front panel shape prevents forward movement while releasing the horse's shoulders, allowing for optimal performance in dressage disciplines.

Suitable Horse Types

The Antares Tempo with Wide (W) tree is ideally suited for:

• Medium to Wide-Bodied Horses: The Wide tree width (5.5" to 5.75") is designed for horses with broader, well-muscled builds, including many warmbloods and cobs.
• Horses with Normal to Low Withers: The saddle's design accommodates horses with well-defined but not overly prominent withers, as well as those with flatter, broader wither profiles (mutton withers). The custom panels provide excellent weight distribution across the back.
• Horses with Curved or Flat Back Profiles: The reinforced laminated beech wood tree provides increased shock absorption and freedom to the spinal cord, making it suitable for horses with average curved backs or flatter back profiles.

Key Benefits for Riders

• Optimal Leg Position: The deep seat and oblique block placement provide excellent support to both the thigh and adductor muscles, placing the leg in an ideal position for dressage.
• Enhanced Comfort: Premium French leather combined with custom panel design offers superior comfort for both horse and rider during extended training sessions.
• Improved Mobility: The new generation tree design provides increased shock absorption and freedom to the spinal cord, allowing the horse greater mobility and performance capability.
• Shoulder Freedom: The shaped blocks and front panel design minimize pressure on the horse's shoulders, allowing for unrestricted movement and better performance.
• Quality Craftsmanship: Hand-made in France with a 5-year limited warranty on the tree and 2-year warranty on leather, ensuring long-term durability and value.

Important Note: Saddle fitting is crucial. While the Antares Tempo is designed for specific horse types, it's always recommended to have a professional saddle fitter assess both the horse and rider to ensure the best possible fit. Proper fitting ensures optimal comfort, performance, and the longevity of both saddle and horse.