About This Saddle

The Harry Dabbs Platinum Future Dressage is a premium dressage saddle from the renowned British saddle maker Harry Dabbs. This saddle represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining traditional English saddle making techniques with innovative modern design to deliver exceptional performance and comfort for both horse and rider.

Saddle Type & Design

This is a dressage saddle featuring Harry Dabbs' revolutionary Future Panel design. The distinctive cut-back panel construction has been engineered to increase freedom of movement through the horse's shoulder, allowing for greater stride lengthening and engagement. Unlike traditional dressage saddles where panels follow the flap line, the Future panel is cut away at the front to sit comfortably behind the shoulder, enabling unrestricted movement.

Ideal Horse Conformation

The MW (Medium Wide) tree width and innovative panel design make this saddle particularly well-suited to:

• Horses with pronounced shoulders: The cut-back Future panel provides the clearance needed for horses with well-defined, forward-moving shoulders
• Medium to high withers: The tree design accommodates horses with defined wither structure and good shoulder definition
• Horses requiring shoulder freedom: Ideal for horses that need maximum freedom through the shoulder to lengthen their stride and engage their hindquarters
• Horses with width at the base of the wither: The MW tree width provides appropriate support for horses with broader wither bases

Key Benefits & Features

• Innovative Future Panel Design: Cut-back panels allow the saddle to sit behind the shoulder, maximizing freedom of movement and stride length
• Premium Construction: Handcrafted using the finest European leather with meticulous attention to detail
• 100% Wool-Flocked Panels: Pure wool flocking provides superior comfort, breathability, and weight distribution for the horse
• Deep, Supportive Seat: Designed to provide rider security and balance while maintaining close contact with the horse
• Adjustable Gullet Plates: Allows for customization to ensure optimal fit for individual horses
• Lifetime Warranty on Tree: Hand-riveted trees are built to last with Harry Dabbs' renowned durability guarantee

Rider Experience

Riders appreciate the Harry Dabbs Platinum Future Dressage for its balanced seat position, supportive knee rolls, and the enhanced connection it provides with their horse. The innovative panel design translates to improved performance, as horses can move more freely and engage their hindquarters more effectively, resulting in better collection, extension, and overall dressage performance.

Important Note: Saddle fitting is crucial. While this saddle model is designed for horses with pronounced shoulders and medium-wide wither structure, it's always recommended to have a professional saddle fitter assess both the horse and rider to ensure the best possible fit and comfort.