{"product_id":"farrington-libero-17-5-xw","title":"Farrington Libero 17.5\" XW","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eSeat Size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e17.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGullet Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eXtra Wide (XW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTree:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eWooden laminated spring tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGirthing:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e2 strap, back you, point tab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePanel shape:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eShorter panel length with generous flocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePanel Fill:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eWool flocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eEnglish leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial#:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e3E689\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstructed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e5\/5 - AS NEW CONDITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eSecondhand Saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability \u0026amp; About\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarrington Libero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trusted dressage saddle that has been a favourite among New Zealand riders for over 15 years. Originally designed by Farrington Saddles of Walsall and now manufactured by I D Saddles Ltd, this model continues the tradition of handcrafted English saddlery excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dressage saddle is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003ebroader horses with flat backs or low withers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Libero's wide spinal clearance, shorter panel length, and generous wool flocking make it particularly well-suited to horses with \u003cstrong\u003emutton withers\u003c\/strong\u003e (low, flat withers) and \u003cstrong\u003eflat back conformation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's also an excellent choice for horses with \u003cstrong\u003ecroup high\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edownhill conformation\u003c\/strong\u003e where the hindquarters are higher than the withers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Benefits for Horse \u0026amp; Rider:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Channel Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides excellent spinal clearance for broader horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShorter Panel Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for shorter-backed horses and prevents pressure on the loins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous Wool Flocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers stability without pressure points and allows for adjustments as the horse changes shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Dressage Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright cantle and longer flap encourage a classical dressage seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Twist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances support with comfort for long schooling sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Knee Blocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow for personalised leg positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Girthing Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhance stability and fit customisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saddle fitting is crucial. 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