The Bates Caprilli Close Contact is a premium jumping saddle designed for riders at all levels, from those commencing their jumping career through to competition riders. This close contact saddle offers exceptional balance and support, ensuring safe and comfortable landings over fences.
Suitability for Your Horse
The Caprilli Close Contact features broad and tapered panels that provide tremendous support for your horse's back and enable greater freedom of movement. The wide tree (W) makes this saddle particularly well-suited to:
Horses with medium to high withers: The design accommodates horses with well-defined withers and provides good clearance over the wither area
Horses with curved to roofy back shapes: The supportive panel design works well with horses that have a moderate to pronounced curve in their back
Wider-bodied horses: The wide tree width is ideal for horses with broader frames and good muscle development
Key Features & Benefits
Adjustable Flexibloc System: Allows customization of the saddle fit to accommodate different horse conformations
Drop Panel Points: Provides secure attachment and stability during jumping
Quilted Panel Points: Enhances comfort and distributes pressure evenly across the horse's back
Supportive Seat: Engineered for rider security and balance, particularly important for safe landings
Broad and Tapered Panels: Offers excellent weight distribution and back support
Horse and Rider Technology (HART): Bates saddles incorporate advanced technology for optimal comfort for both horse and rider
Important Note: Saddle fitting is crucial. While the Caprilli Close Contact 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.
5 | Brand New: Pristine condition, often with tags still attached. Showroom quality with zero wear.
4 | Very good: Lightly used with minimal signs of wear (like faint stirrup leather marks). The leather is supple, the tree is sound, and it has been exceptionally well cared for.
3 | Good: Showing standard, normal signs of regular use. May have cosmetic scuffs, moderate stirrup leather wear, or slight discoloration, but it is entirely structurally sound and ready to ride.
2 | Fair: Well-loved with noticeable wear. May have deeper scratches, heavier leather fading, or minor cosmetic blemishes, but the tree and safety components are completely intact. A great budget-friendly, functional option.
1 | As-Is / TLC Needed: Heavy wear or significant cosmetic damage. May need minor repairs (like flocking, a new billet, or stitching) before hitting the trails. Still functional, but priced accordingly.
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