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Bates Dressage Saddles

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Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar

The Innova Mono+ dressage saddle features the Bates Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar, allows effortless horse and rider alignment to be achieved by altering the positioning of the Stirrup Bar, enabling the rider complete control over their preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be easily repositioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to suit the rider’s individual position. The bar should then be secured by pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.

 

FlexiContouorBloc

Select Bates Saddles feature an external FlexiContourbloc®, anatomically contoured to the shape of your leg, allowing you to ride in and behind the bloc to support your individual position for maximised comfort and security. The FlexiContourbloc® can be moved forwards, backwards or on the precise angle to mirror your individual riding position.

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Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar

The Isabell dressage saddle features the Bates Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar, allows effortless horse and rider alignment to be achieved by altering the positioning of the Stirrup Bar, enabling the rider complete control over their preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be easily repositioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to suit the rider’s individual position. The bar should then be secured by pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.

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Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar

The Isabell dressage saddle features the Bates Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar, allows effortless horse and rider alignment to be achieved by altering the positioning of the Stirrup Bar, enabling the rider complete control over their preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be easily repositioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to suit the rider’s individual position. The bar should then be secured by pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.

Bates Pony Dressage  RRP £1499

he Bates Pony Dressage Saddle features the latest in world-class saddle design and technology, never previously seen in pony saddles. It is a purpose built, high performance dressage saddle, anatomically shaped for the pony and young rider. Innovative systems ensure maximum saddle stability across a broad range of conformations, while the seat aids in achieving a secure and correct position for effective communication.

Your pony will show a marked improvement in their freedom of movement, as world leading performance systems the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution and CAIR Cushion System offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customised fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your pony’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

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Bates Artiste Dressage  RRP £3699

Bates Artiste

Be as one… the secret to ignite your dressage performance. 
Discover the artistry in bold innovations that are surprisingly about the subtlety in riding. A position so natural and a connection so sensitive the saddle all but disappears and your performance is amplified. 
  • The artistry… this saddle celebrates the art of dressage – the sculpted performance conducted by horse and rider in choreographing every movement with emotion, power and grace.
  • The perfect fit… achieve the perfect fit for your horse and generate power and depth of expression that you will never have felt before.
  • The stability… find stability with the perfect balance that will grant you a stillness, independence of seat, and a lightness of hand and leg that will allow you to dance across your stage with ease.
  • The connection… feel ultimate sensitivity, driving a connection that enables the subtlest finesse in your aids as you take the spotlight in the main arena.

The Bates Artiste is available in

  • Classic Black Luxe Leather or Classic Brown Luxe Leather.
    Please note, Classic Brown is available by special order only in some countries. 
  • Sizes 0, 1 or 2
    Due to the moveable FlexiContourbloc, the sizing is suitable for a range of sizes. As a guide, Size 0 is similar to approximately 16.5”-17”, Size 1 is similar to 17”-17.5” and Size 2 is similar to 17.5”-18”.  

SweetSpot®
The SweetSpot in the seat guides you to neutral, where you feel your pelvic bones squarely and contact is closest. This allows for a longer leg, perfect alignment and support for your upper body balance.

SynergyPanel®
A low profile panel in dressage is revolutionary. This panel achieves a quick and seamless transition from your seat to your horse for unprecedented connection.

The Bates® SynergyPanel® is the ultimate for freeing your horse to perform to their full potential.

It is simply the most shock absorbent and protective panel for your horse’s comfort and a full range of movement.

Monoflap
When it comes to communication, the monoflap design enables the saddle to disappear, so you feel your horse, as never before. The unique shaping of the saddle flap, allows your aids to transmit to your horse cleanly and directly.

Moveable FlexiContourbloc
Enjoy unprecedented support to stabilise your leg and eliminate lift, with a contour that flows through the full length of the bloc. It is the quiet interaction of this FlexiContourbloc in riding that is like no other and has to be ridden in to experience its power.

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Bates Wide + Plus Dressage RRP £1999

The Bates WIDE + Dressage Saddle features a truly high performance seat that delivers a level of comfort and contact never previously experienced in a WIDE saddle. Double skin luxe leather. A deeper seat and ultra narrow waist enable you to sit deeper ‘into’ the saddle for a well-balanced and central position. The tree has been anatomically shaped with an ultra narrow and low waist that counteracts the overall wideness achieved underneath for your horse. This enables your leg to drop immediately onto your horse, for a seamless transition and ultra close contact with no interference with your leg.

The panel is ultra generous offering an exceptionally large footprint on your horse’s back maximising the weight bearing area of the saddle for greater comfort and performance. The Bates WIDE Dressage Saddle features quilted panel points enabling a closer more comfortable fit of the panel behind your horse’s shoulder. Maximised saddle stability is achieved through the girthing systems, wide chamber and broad panels for improved comfort of your horse.

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 offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customised fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

Bates Wide Dressage New Deeper Seat  RRP £1799

The Cutting Edge Bates WIDE Dressage Saddle features a performance driven seat which achieves unprecedented comfort for the rider, supporting an optimal dressage position, whilst the innovative features ensure saddle stability and comfort for the wider dressage horse. A deeper seat and ultra narrow waist enable you to sit deeper ‘into’ the saddle for a well-balanced and central position. The tree has been anatomically shaped with an ultra narrow and low waist that counteracts the overall wideness achieved underneath for your horse. This enables your leg to drop immediately onto your horse, for a seamless transition and ultra close contact with no interference with your leg.

Available in Classic Black

16.5″, 17″, 17.5″ and 18″

 

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Bates Dressage Plus  RRP £1999

Beneath the traditional lines and elegant appearance, the Bates Dressage+ Saddle offers high performance. Innovative design and features offer increased support of your optimal position. This saddle features double-lined leather for added comfort and grip, an Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar and Flexibloc system to support for your optimal riding position.

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 offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customised fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

This saddle is also available in a wide tree.

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Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar

The Isabell dressage saddle features the Bates Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar, allows effortless horse and rider alignment to be achieved by altering the positioning of the Stirrup Bar, enabling the rider complete control over their preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be easily repositioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to suit the rider’s individual position. The bar should then be secured by pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.

Bates Innova Mono+  RRP £2899

Experience the ultra-close contact and luxury of the Bates Innova Mono+, featuring luxurious double-lined leather renowned for its ultra-soft, natural and grippy characteristics.

The innovative mono flap design ensures unrivalled close contact, connection and rider customisation by utilising the benefits of the FlexiContourbloc and Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar.

The Bates Innova Mono+ Saddle features a deep, open seat that works in partnership with the revolutionary FlexiContourbloc, which is not only anatomically contoured to your leg but adjustable too.

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 offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customised fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

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