7 day trial available with full payment. Place your order through our online checkout and we will send you an invoice for payment.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Seat Size:
15.5"
Gullet Width:
Medium Wide (Interchangeable)
Tree:
Polymer synthetic
Colour:
Black
Girthing:
Point strap, back Y
Panel Shape:
Standard
Panel Fill:
Wool flocked
Material:
Premium Leather with Synthetic Leather Underside
Serial#:
1908069
Constructed:
2019
Condition:
Secondhand
Category:
Secondhand Saddles
Suitability & About This Saddle
The John Whitaker Highgate Pony Dressage is a premium pony dressage saddle designed specifically for young riders and smaller ponies. This saddle combines classical dressage design with practical features that support proper riding technique and horse comfort.
Ideal For
Pony dressage training and competition
Young riders developing classical dressage position
Flatwork and schooling
Horse Conformation Suitability
This saddle is best suited to ponies with the following characteristics:
Medium Withers: Average to slightly broader withers, providing balanced support without excessive clearance.
Curved Back Profile: The straight-cut flaps and shaped knee rolls work well with ponies that have a naturally curved back shape, distributing weight evenly across the back
Average Build: Designed for ponies with typical proportions and shoulder slope, the saddle's tree angle supports natural movement
Key Features & Benefits
Deep Seat: Provides exceptional comfort and security, helping young riders develop confidence and maintain proper balance
Straight Cut Flaps with Shaped Knee Rolls: Encourages correct leg placement and supports classical dressage posture throughout training and competition
Dressage-Compliant Design: Built to meet British Dressage regulations, making it suitable for both training and competitive use
Interchangeable Gullet Bar System: The Gullet Bar Type A system allows adjustment to fit a range of ponies, providing flexibility as your pony develops
Premium Leather Construction: Genuine leather seat, flaps, skirt, and knee rolls ensure durability and a quality feel
Easy-Care Synthetic Underside: Wipe-clean synthetic leather sweat flaps and underpanels make maintenance simple and practical for busy stables
Tonal Piping & Stitching: Subtle styling details add elegance and a contemporary finish
Professional Fitting Note
Important: Saddle fitting is crucial. While this saddle model is designed for ponies with medium withers and curved back profiles, it's always recommended to have a professional saddle fitter assess both the pony and rider to ensure the best possible fit. Proper fit ensures comfort, performance, and the longevity of both saddle and horse.
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.