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Seat Size:
16" (40cm)
Gullet Width:
Medium Wide (MW)
Tree:
Elastiflex Tree with EASY-CHANGE Gullet System
Colour:
Black
Girthing:
QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System with Adjustable Y-Girthing
Panel shape:
Anatomically shaped with quilted panel points
Panel Fill:
CAIR Cushion System (air-filled panels)
Material:
Heritage Leather
Serial#:
B091146-40SL
Constructed:
2009
Condition:
3.5/5
Category:
Secondhand Saddles
Suitability & About This Saddle
The Bates Pony Dressage saddle is a purpose-built, high-performance dressage saddle specifically designed for ponies and young riders. This innovative saddle combines world-class saddle technology with anatomical design to provide exceptional comfort and performance for both pony and rider.
Horse Suitability
This Medium Wide (MW) gullet width makes it suitable for ponies with:
Medium to broader backs - The MW gullet provides appropriate clearance for ponies with fuller withers
Well-muscled ponies - The CAIR air cushion system adapts to working muscles
Various conformations - The EASY-CHANGE gullet system allows for adjustments as your pony develops
Ponies requiring maximum comfort - The air-filled panels eliminate pressure points
Key Benefits & Features
Deep Pony Seat: Specifically designed seat depth and shape for young riders on ponies
CAIR Cushion System: Revolutionary air-filled panels that constantly adapt to your pony's movement, eliminating pressure points
Adjustable blocks: Allows customization of knee and thigh support
EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Enables width adjustments as your pony changes shape or fitness level
Ergonomic Stirrup Bar: Adjustable positioning for optimal leg position
Heritage Leather: Premium natural leather with high oil and wax content for superior grip and durability
Elastiflex Tree: Provides flexibility while maintaining structural integrity
This saddle is ideal for:
Young dressage riders competing on ponies
Ponies participating in dressage and showing disciplines
Riders seeking maximum comfort and performance in a pony-specific design
Those requiring adjustability as pony and rider develop
Weight: Approximately 6.5kg (14.3 lbs)
Important Note: Saddle fitting is crucial. While a saddle model may be designed for a specific horse type, 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.
