Equipe Saddles - Excellent or Expensive?
Equipe Saddles - Italian Excellence
Equipe Saddles, or Selleria Equipe is an Italian brand representing quality and craftmanship. Italians are renowned for quality and luxury when it comes to design. Equipe offer a range of saddles from show jumping, cross country, dressage, even endurance. They offer a variety of different models, and lines which The Saddle Bank are pleased to stock in both new and used. Therefore, if you are looking for Equipe saddles for sale you are in the right place.
Different Lines
Equipe offer 4 different lines. The differences are discussed below:
E-Carbon
The Equipe E-Carbon line is what Equipe class as an example of supreme excellence of Italian craft combined with cutting edge technology. The core of the E-Carbon saddles is the laminar tree in carbon and three composite fibers, equipped with the D.S.B (Damping System EQ Bridge) shock absorbing system.
Carbon trees are known for their lightness, sturdiness, and construction precision.
The Equipe E-Carbon range is the most luxurious range Equipe Selleria offer. Therefore it is the most pricey too. Popular models in this range include the Viktoria Dressage, EK-26, and EK-Go Grip.
Platinum
The Platinum line is a more traditional line, with a beech wood tree, dressed in Italian and French leather hides. The tree is reinforced with steel to guarantee its strength and elasticity. Some people with a preference for traditional wooden trees prefer this range. The Equipe Platinum range is not as popular as the Theoreme, Emporio or E-Carbon in the UK. However, from this range we often see the Oracle Special Dressage saddle and Grand Prix Special jump models.
Theoreme
The Theoreme line is based on a synthetic tree with cow hide, which is personalisable. Saddles within this range are the most popular as they offer a little more luxury than the Emporio range, yet without the price tag of the E-Carbon range. The Synergy and Expression are popular jump models within this line, with the Olympia and Olympia Grip being a popular dressage option.
Emporio
The Emporio line is similar to the Theoreme in that is is on a synthetic tree. However this line is not available for customization. The Equipe Emporio range is the cheapest option available, and offers great entry level models into this brand. Popular models within this line are the Emporio dressage and Emporio jump saddle as pictured below.
Customized saddles
Equipe offer personalisation in the E-Carbon, Platinum and Theoreme lines.
Features which can be customized include:
- Seat size- from 14 inch to 18 inch
- Wither opening
- Size/forwardness of the flap
- Knee rolls
- Panels
- Billet positions
The verdict
At The Saddle Bank we love Equipe saddles. They are lightweight, attractive, are manufactured in beautiful leather, and exude luxury. If you are looking for a Quality Used Equipe dressage saddle or jump saddle for sale and want to take advantage of our 5 Day UK Trial or Worldwide shipping, feel free to browse our collection here.
