The Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle offers a supportive seat for the rider to ensure safe,
comfortable landings
Whether commencing their jumping career or competing at the highest level, riders will enjoy exceptional balance and comfort.
Are Bates Saddles good for wide horses?
Literally this wide dressage saddle has a narrower twist and deeper seat! This is a fantastic saddle for all those wide sports horses and performance cobs ! Bates has had phenomenal success with their Bates WIDE range and they are releasing a new saddle.
What is CAIR in a Bates saddle?
The CAIR® Cushion System replaces traditional fillings in the
saddle panel
with air cushions.
Where are Bates Saddles manufactured?
Now, all Bates’ R&D and marketing is done in Perth , but the saddles are sent directly from the factory in Vietnam to dressage and recreational horse riders around the world.
Are Bates Saddles all leather?
All Bates Saddles feature the finest hand selected European leather You can be confident that the leather in Bates Saddles is the best in the world and, if cared for, will offer many years of excellent service. Bates Saddles feature three main types of leather.
Are Bates Saddles wool flocked?
Bates, Wintec, and Arena saddles have replaced wool flocking with the innovative air panel. The air panels create a fluid cushioning to hug your horse’s individual conformation and allow even weight distribution over the length of the panel.
What are Bates Saddles made of?
Bates saddles are made from top quality leather and feature Cair panels These saddles offer a great range of adjustability, from the Cair panels, girthing options and changeable gullet plates.
What dressage saddle does Charlotte Dujardin ride in?
Well, Your Horse magazine has the answer: Charlotte rides in an Equipe Emporia Special The saddle is a firm favourite with the leading dressage rider and in 2016 it was this saddle that Charlotte rode in when she achieved individual gold at the Rio Olympics on Valegro.
What is the lightest dressage saddle?
‘ The Rook ‘ Weighs in at just 5.8KG [12.8lbs], making it one of the lightest dressage saddles on the market.
What type of bridle does Charlotte Dujardin use?
The British legend concluded by sharing that she uses Sprenger bits on all her horses.
Do all Bates Saddles have CAIR?
CAIR Cushion System: The CAIR Cushion System is patented exclusively to Bates & Wintec saddles so this is something you won’t find anywhere else. It basically means that the traditional fillings within the saddle are replaced with air.
What is the difference between CAIR and
flock saddles
?
Cair saddles are quite versatile and yet are easy to ensure consistency across both panels. Flock saddles are designed with panels containing flock (wool or synthetic fill) which needs to be stuffed to ensure panels fit evenly across the horses back.
How long do CAIR panels last?
2. How Durable are the CAIR ® Panels, will they burst, or leak? The casing of the air panel is made with a PVC material that is extremely strong and durable designed to last through the decades in all weather conditions.
Do I need a narrow twist saddle?
You can have very narrow seaming and a very
wide twist
or vice versa. The twist of the saddle is crucial in determining this type of “feeling pulled apart” coming up. Because of the female pelvic structure and our muscles, most women will need a fairly narrow, upside-down u shaped twist.
Which saddles have a narrow twist?
An English saddle is always going to have a narrower twist in the seat than the same sized Western saddle. The reason is because of the difference in how the seats are built. An English seat is suspended over the tree by running webbing from the cantle block to the pommel.
Where is the
serial number
on a Bates saddle?
Depending on the age of your saddle, your serial number will either be on a sewn in tag, or stamped on the under-flap of your saddle To speed up the process for you, please send us all numbers and letters that you can see, plus any stamping of model names.
How much does a dressage saddle cost?
You should expect to spend approximately $700 – $2,000 for a dressage saddle. If you opt for a brand new custom saddle, the cost can range anywhere from $3,000 – $6,000. Again, a brand new custom saddle is not necessary in most situations.
Are Wintec dressage saddles good?
The Wintec 500 AP (All Purpose) is a fabulous saddle for everyday riding, schooling, hacking and great for jumping and dressage too ! The saddle provides you with a secure position, and supportive seat, with the comfort and grip of the most supple, and durable leather-look which is very easy to keep clean and maintain.
References
https://www.daviddyersaddles.co.uk/content/blog/new_bates_wide_dressage_saddlewith_a_twist
https://www.equestriancollections.com/bates