The Bates All Purpose Saddle with CAIR, now in heritage leather, is the first truly high performance, general purpose saddle in the world.
This saddle features cutting edge design and technology never previously seen in general purpose saddles. It has a deeper seat for added security and greater confidence, while a narrow waist provides closer contact, so you sit into the saddle rather than on the saddle.
The Ergonomic Stirrup Bar enables the roller of the tongue on the buckle to be recessed into the bar and sit flush, which significantly reduces the bulk under your leg, by at least one thickness of leather. The girthing system achieves greater strength and durability and improves the distribution of pull from the front and back of the saddle to increase comfort and saddle stability. Experience the power of innovation with instantaneous comfort, security and balance, ensuring the most luxurious seat for leisure riding, flatwork and some jumping.
Your horse will show a marked improvement in their freedom of movement, as world leading performance systems, the Easy Change Fit Solution and Cair Cushion System, maximise their comfort and freedom of movement. Your horse will enjoy unsurpassed adaptability for an optimal fit, even weight distribution and fluid cushioning for their total comfort.
Heritage leather upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip. Characteristic of the finest natural leather, the leather is heavily pre-oiled with visible shade variations, often being referred to as a ‘pull up’ leather with a traditional, if not distressed aesthetic. The depth of colour is dependent on the infused oil content within the fibres of each particular hide. The distinctive tones of colour are particularly visible when the leather is bent as the colour lightens returning over time to its original colour as the oils migrate back through into the fibres.
Features:
- Adjustable Flexibloc System
- Drop panel point
- Ergonomic stirrup bars
- Moulded knee inserts
- Short triple girth points with point strap and balance fitting option