Fairfax Dressage Saddles
Adjustable Shoulder Block
If a horse has asymmetrical shoulders, use the thicker block on the side with less muscle.
This allows the rider to sit squarely while the horse is free to move underneath, building up muscle without restriction
Fairfax Dressage Saddles
Performance Panel
Patent: GB2515079. The weight-bearing part of the panel under the rider’s seat is separated from the part under the rider’s knee which lies over the horse’s shoulder, allowing the shoulder independence of movement. Scientific testing shows that this affords the horse improved limb extension, joint flexion and gait symmetry.
Handmade in England
Made in Walsall, England by highly skilled Master Saddlers using the finest English hide and double-oiled butt leather.
British Wool Flocking
100% British wool flocking provides superior softness and comfort for the horse
Changeable Gullet Bars
Seven changeable gullet bar width options, in half width fitting increments, allow the selection of the exact width for the horse’s profile.
Prolite®-lined panel
The wool panels are lined with a layer of Prolite® for proven pressure distribution, while still allowing for traditional re-flocking on site.
Handmade in England
Made in Walsall, England by highly skilled Master Saddlers using the finest English hide and double-oiled butt leather.
British Wool Flocking
100% British wool flocking provides superior softness and comfort for the horse
Changeable Gullet Bars
Seven changeable gullet bar width options, in half width fitting increments, allow the selection of the exact width for the horse’s profile.
Prolite®-lined panel
The wool panels are lined with a layer of Prolite® for proven pressure distribution, while still allowing for traditional re-flocking on site.
Fairfax Classic Petite Dressage Saddle RRP £1790
A traditional two-flap created especially for the petite or young competitive rider who appreciates enhanced comfort and luxury from their dressage saddle. Designed using the research and development that went in to our Performance Products to ensure the horse benefits from Fairfax’s fitting features and girthing options.
The Fairfax Classic Dressage has all the features common to every Classic saddle, plus the following comfort-enhancing details:
Neat and compact seat to align and support the rider in the optimum dressage position
The design and placement of the billets provides girthing options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement.
Luxurious double-oiled butt leather
Super-soft full grain hide on the seat
A small moveable Velcro knee block which can be re-positioned to provide superior support for the rider’s leg.
The addition of deep cushioning and ghost stitching on the knee pad means the support is softer and more accommodating for a variety of leg lengths and sizes
Available size 161/2″ Black
Fairfax Classic Open seat Dressage Saddle RRP £1990
A traditional two-flap dressage created especially for the rider who appreciates a little more room in their saddle seat, or a feeling of ‘space’. Crafted using top quality English leather especially for those who appreciate enhanced comfort and luxury in their dressage saddle. Designed using the research and development that went in to our Performance Products to ensure the horse benefits from Fairfax’s fitting features and girthing options.
- The Fairfax Classic Dressage has all the features common to every Classic saddle (see design details below), plus the following comfort-enhancing details:
- Open and flatter seat for those who prefer a more ‘relaxed’ dressage position. The seat is not as ‘forward’ as the Classic Dressage.
- The design and placement of the billets provides girthing options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement (see girthing options below)
- Luxurious double-oiled butt leather
- Super-soft full grain hide on the seat
- A stitched-on knee block which is smaller than the Classic Dressage and can accommodate a larger thigh while still providing comfortable support
- The addition of deep cushioning and ghost stitching on the knee pad means the support is softer and more accommodating for a variety of leg lengths and sizes.
- Available in Black, 17″, 171/2″ & 18″
Fairfax Classic Dressage RRP £2090
A traditional two-flap created especially for the competitive rider who appreciates enhanced comfort and luxury from their competition saddle. Designed using the research and development that went in to our Performance Products to ensure the horse benefits from Fairfax’s fitting features and girthing options.
- The Fairfax Classic Dressage has all the features common to every Classic saddle (see design details below), plus the following comfort-enhancing details:
- Precisely balanced seat to align and support the rider in the optimum dressage position
- The design and placement of the billets provides girthing options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement
- Luxurious double-oiled butt leather
- Super-soft full grain hide on the seat
- Stitched-on knee block to provide superior support for the rider’s leg with the stirrups at dressage length
- The addition of deep cushioning over the knee rolls means the support is softer and more accommodating for the leg than a monoflap block.
Available in sizes 17″, 17.5″ and 18″
Fairfax Gareth Monoflap Dressage RRP £2850
**** Now £2250 ******
Patent: GB2515079
We developed this saddle with 2014 WEG team silver medallist Gareth Hughes who wanted a saddle that allowed him to feel a greater connection with his horse without restricting the ability to give the subtlest aids or make minute adjustments.
The Gareth Monoflap benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range, plus the following performance-enhancing details:
- The seat is more ‘forward’ in order to precisely align the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance.
- The Unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement.
- Three thicknesses of adjustable shoulder blocks allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders while allowing the horse to move freely underneath, building up muscle without restriction. Simply use the thicker block on the side with less muscle.
- A recess in the flap allows the riders’ upper leg to form a closer contact with the horse’s side without any uncomfortable rubbing.
- Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
- Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel.
The Fairfax Gareth is available with longer or shorter custom flap options, depending on your leg length.
Available in 17″, 17.5″ and 18″
R-Bar Gullet system
Fairfax Rebecca Monoflap Dressage Saddle RRP £2850
Now ****£2250********
Patent: GB2515079
Following the unprecedented success of the Fairfax Gareth Dressage Monoflap saddle, we started to receive repeated requests for a more ‘feminine’ version. So we asked renowned producer of young dressage horses and equestrian style icon Rebecca Hughes to add some luxurious design touches.
Based on her husband’s bestselling Gareth saddle, the Rebecca Monoflap benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range (see design details below), plus the following details:
Discreet snakeskin print on the cantle and stirrup loop adds enough glamour to turn heads while still oozing style.
Grey stitching on the flaps and welting on the seat brings a touch of class and elegance.
The seat is more ‘forward’ in order to precisely align the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance, allowing the rider to feel a greater connection with their horse without restricting the ability to give the subtle aids or adjustments.
The unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement.
Three thicknesses of adjustable shoulder blocks allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders while allowing the horse to move freely underneath, building up muscle without restriction. Simply use the thicker block on the side with less muscle (see Girthing options in the dropdown below).
A recess in the flap allows the riders’ upper leg to form a closer contact with the horse’s side without any uncomfortable rubbing (see Adjustable Shoulder Blocks below).
Surface mounted thigh blocks give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
Available in seat sizes 161/2″, 17″, 171/2″ & 18″
World Class Monoflap Dressage Saddle
Patent: GB2515079
Developed to maximise synchronicity. Configuration of the seat & knee block enables the rider to feel more ‘at one’ with their horse
- Seat is shaped for ultimate closeness and balance.
- Optimal level of rider support, without restriction.
- Seven physique options to suit individual rider anatomy.
- Girthing options to optimise stability.
- Changeable gullet bar.
- Available in ‘Croc’ and ‘Plain’ Trim
This saddle was designed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis.
| Range | World Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Seat Sizes | 17″, 17½”, 18″ |
| Changeable Gullet | N/M to XW/XXW |
| Gullet Bar Type | R-Bar |
Fairfax Elias Monoflap Saddle RRP £2850
*******NOW £2250*******
The Fairfax Elias benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range, plus the following performance-enhancing details:
- Deep rear, and slim front, gussets to provide a perfectly balanced platform for the rider on a horse with ‘uphill’ conformation.
- Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel, plus croc-print trim on the flap, cantle and front facing.
- The Unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement.
- Three thicknesses of adjustable shoulder blocks allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders while allowing the horse to move freely underneath, building up muscle without restriction. Simply use the thicker block on the side with less muscle.
- Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
This saddle was designed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis.
| Range | Performance |
| Colour | Black |
| Seat Sizes | 17″, 17½”, 18″ |
| Changeable Gullet | N/M to XW/XXW |
| Gullet Bar Type | R-Bar |
Fairfax Classic Monoflap Dressage Saddle RRP £2190
A monoflap dressage that offers good support and a professional close-contact feel. This will suit you if you find bigger knee blocks restrictive or uncomfortable.
- The block is sized so as not to interfere with the rider’s seat or balance but, instead, to enhance stability and position.
- The forward seat means you will be able sit up through your core in a true dressage seat.
- Multiple girthing options – unique to a dressage monoflap – will help achieve optimum fit and stability to all types of conformations
- This long-awaited saddle is the perfect complement to the best-selling Fairfax Classic Monoflap XC, and is sure to become equally popular.
| Range | Original |
| Colour | Black |
| Seat Sizes | 17″, 17½” |
| Changeable Gullet | N/M to XW/XXW |
| Gullet Bar Type | R-Bar |
FAIRFAX CARA MONOFLAP DRESSAGE RRP £2950
Specifically to suit the ‘uphill’ conformation of the Friesian breed and baroque types such as Andalusians, Lipizzaners and Lusitanos.
· Luxurious, super-grippy Italian calf leather
· Croc trim on the forepiece, flap and cantle
· Deep rear, and slim front, gussets to provide a perfectly balanced platform for the rider on an ‘uphill’ horse
· Surface-mounted thigh block gives the experienced rider support without restricting their position (same block as the Petrus and Stella)
· Patented Performance Panel is proven to help the horse move more freely, improving extension, flexion and gait symmetry
· Panel is lined with pressure relieving Prolite and flocked with pure English wool
· Use the shoulder blocks to fine tune the amount of leg support the rider requires
· Customise the blocks to allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders
Colour: black Trim: croc Sizes: 17”, 17½”, 18” (7 seat and flap size combinations)
FAIRFAX PETRUS MONOFLAP DRESSAGE RRP £2950
The forward seat precisely aligns the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance
· Luxurious, super-grippy Italian calf leather
· Surface-mounted thigh block gives the experienced rider support without restricting their position
· Patented Performance Panel is proven to help the horse move more freely, improving extension, flexion and gait symmetry
· Panel is lined with pressure relieving Prolite and flocked with pure English wool
· Use the shoulder blocks to fine tune the amount of leg support the rider requires
· Customise the blocks to allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders
Colour: black Trim: plain Sizes: 16½” 17”, 17½”, 18” (10 seat and flap size combinations)
FAIRAFX STELLA MONOFLAP DRESSAGE £2950
The same tree, seat and panel as the Petrus Monoflap but with stylish design touches and snake print embellishment.
· Luxurious, super-grippy Italian calf leather
· Snakeskin print on the cantle, forepiece, and stirrup loop
· Grey stitching on the flaps and welting on the seat
· Surface-mounted thigh block gives the experienced rider support without restricting their position
· Patented Performance Panel proven to help the horse move more freely, improving extension, flexion and gait symmetry
· Panel is lined with pressure relieving Prolite and flocked with pure English wool
· Use the shoulder blocks to fine tune the amount of leg support the rider requires
· Customise the blocks to allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical
Colour: black Trim: snakeskin Sizes: 16½” 17”, 17½”, 18” (10 seat and flap size combinations)
