Top 10 Dressage Saddles for 2024
What is a Dressage Saddle?
A dressage saddle is a type of English riding saddle specifically designed for the discipline of dressage. Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding that focuses on the precise execution of movements and exercises by both the horse and rider. The dressage saddle is designed to support the rider in maintaining proper position and balance while allowing for close contact with the horse.
Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle
The Bates Artiste dressage saddle is known for its innovative design and advanced technology. Some key features and benefits include:
- Adjustable Flexibloc System: This system allows riders to customise the support under their leg according to their individual preference.
- Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar: Provides riders with the option to adjust the position of their stirrup bars for optimal comfort and alignment.
- Deep Seat: Offers a secure and supportive seat that helps riders maintain a correct position during dressage movements.
- Lux Leather: The Bates Artiste is crafted from high-quality leather that is durable, comfortable, and stylish.
- Synergy Panel: which 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 the horse’s comfort and full range of movement.
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: The Adjustable Gullet Bars and Riser system together form the Easy Change Fit Solution. It offers full adjustability to both the tree and panel. With the greatest scope of customisation in your hands that is measurable, symmetrical, and completely reversible, you know you are giving your horse your absolute best with the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution.
The Bates Artiste is available in both Black and Brown and in seat sizes 0 (16.5-17 inch), 1 (17-17.5inch) and 2 (17.5-18 inch) and it takes the standard gullet bars from Narrow upto Extra Wide.
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GFS Monarch Dressage Low Cantle
The GFS Monarch Dressage saddle with a low cantle is designed for riders who prefer a more open seat feel. Some features include:
- Low Cantle Design: Provides a more open seat feel compared to traditional dressage saddles.
- Generous Moveable Knee Blocks: Offers added security and support for the rider’s leg position.
- Quality Materials: Made from premium leather for durability and comfort.
- Wide Channel: Allows for better spine clearance and overall comfort for the horse.
- Adjustable Gullet Bar: Change the width of the gullet bar through the year as your horse changes shape
- Siliconized Flocked Panels: Siliconized flocking is designed no to ball up like traditional wool reducing the risk of pressure points.
The Low Cantle Dressage is available in seat sizes from 16.5 inch upto 18 inch in black and brown, the adjustable gullet takes bars from Narrow upto XX Wide.
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Bates Isabel Icon Dressage Saddles
The Bates Isabel Icon dressage saddle is endorsed by top dressage rider Isabell Werth, known for its performance-oriented design features. Some highlights are:
- Extended Contourbloc®: Provides added security without restricting leg movement or communication aids
- Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar: Enables customized stirrup positioning
- Deep Seat: Facilitates proper alignment while supporting a balanced riding position
- CAIR® Cushion System: Enhances comfort by distributing pressure evenly across panels
- Synergy Panel: which 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 the horse’s comfort and full range of movement.
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: The Adjustable Gullet Bars and Riser system together form the Easy Change Fit Solution. It offers full adjustability to both the tree and panel. With the greatest scope of customisation in your hands that is measurable, symmetrical, and completely reversible, you know you are giving your horse your absolute best with the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution.
The Bates Isabel Icon is available in both Black and Brown in 16.5 inch upto 18 inch seat size, it takes the standard gullet bars from Narrow upto Extra Wide.
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GFS Premier V2 Dressage Saddles
The GFS Premier V2 Dressage saddle offers riders quality craftsmanship combined with thoughtful design elements tailored specifically for dressage work:
- Monoflap Design: Promotes closer contact between horse and rider
- Smaller Dual Density Knee Blocks: Provide stability without hindering leg aids
- Wide Channel: Ensures spine clearance while enhancing overall comfort
- Premium Leather: Durable, comfortable, and stylish
- Adjustable Gullet Bar: Change the width of the gullet bar through the year as your horse changes shape so you don't need to buy a new saddle at every saddle fitting!
- Siliconized Wool Flocked Panels: Siliconized flocking is designed not to ball up like traditional wool reducing the risk of pressure points.
The Premier V2 Dressage is available in seat sizes 17 and 17.5inch in black and brown, the adjustable gullet takes bars from Narrow upto XX Wide.
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Cavaletti Monoflap Dressage Saddles
The Cavaletti Monoflap Dressage saddle offers a close contact feel between horse and rider, ideal for enhancing communication during dressage work. Features include:
- Monoflap Design: Promotes closer contact between rider’s aids and horse’s response.
- Anatomically Shaped Panels: Conforms to the horse’s back shape for even weight distribution.
- Large Knee Blocks: Aids in stabilizing the rider’s leg position.
- Covered Leather: For added rider comfort with soft yet grippy feel.
- Adjustable Gullet Tree: Alter the width of the saddle throughout the year as your horse changes shape with the changeable gullet bars.
- Low seat: For rider support without restriction. great for taller riders who may need more room in the seat or riders who prefer a more open feel.
The Cavaletti Monoflap Dressage is available in seat sizes 16 inch upto 18 inch in black and brown, the adjustable gullet takes bars from Narrow Medium upto XX Wide.
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Arena Dressage Saddles
The Arena Dressage saddle is designed to provide both horse and rider with comfort and performance during dressage training and competition. Key features include:
- Deep Seat: Helps riders maintain a correct position and secure seat during movements.
- Adjustable Y-Girthing System: Allows for customized girthing options to ensure stability.
- Moveable Knee Blocks: Provides support without restricting the rider’s leg movement and can be moved to get th best position for you.
- CAIR® Cushion System: Enhances comfort by distributing pressure evenly across panels
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: The Adjustable Gullet Bars and Riser system together form the Easy Change Fit Solution. It offers full adjustability to both the tree and panel. With the greatest scope of customisation in your hands that is measurable, symmetrical, and completely reversible, you know you are giving your horse your absolute best with the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution.
The Arena Dressage is available in seat sizes from 16.5 inch upto 18 inch in black, the adjustable gullet takes bars from Narrow upto Extra Wide.
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Equipe Olympia Dressage Saddles
The Equipe Olympia dressage saddle combines Italian craftsmanship with advanced design features. Highlights of this saddle include:
- Synthetic Theoreme Tree: Provides strength, flexibility, and lightness for optimal performance.
- Semi Deep Seat with Narrow Twist: Promotes correct alignment and close contact with the horse.
- Long Moulded Knee Block: For added support for the riders leg to aid them in getting the best position for them.
- Soft Calfskin Leather: Offers grip, comfort, and durability.
- Close Contact Feel: Gives the rider that feeling of being closer to the horse and improving aids.
- Foam Panels: For an accurate fit and unlike wool flocking, foam doesn't ball up so reduces chance of pressure points.
The Equipe Olympia is available in seat sizes from 16 inch upto 18 inch in black and brown in a range of different widths and panel depths.
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Albion Fabrento Dressage Saddles
The Albion Fabrento dressage saddle is known for its quality construction and rider-friendly design elements. Features of this saddle include:
- Broad Bearing Short Back Panels: Distributes weight evenly over the horse’s back for comfort, complimenting the confirmation of the modern sports horse.
- Shaped Surface Knee Blocks: Supports the rider’s leg without restricting movement.
- Adjusta Tree: Enables the saddle to be adjusted two sizes each way to get the best fit for your horse.
- Wool Flocked Panels: Allow for minor adjustments to be made by your fitter.
- V Girthing: To improve stability of the rider and even distribution of pressure for the horse.
- Monoflap Close Contact Design: Reduces the bulk between horse and rider therefore improving the feel and connection.
The Albion Fabrento is available in seat sizes 16.5 inch utp 18 inch and in Black and Havanna, in widths from Narrow upto Extra Wide as standard.
The Fabrento is also alvailable on the CC (cob and Connemara)Tree.
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Fairfax Petrus Dressage Saddles
The Fairfax Petrus dressage saddle incorporates cutting-edge technology to enhance performance and comfort. Key features of this saddle are:
- Performance Panel Technology (PPT):The Performance Panel has been scientifically proven to improve gait symmetry, join flexion and limb extension. The panel separates under the riders knee (over the horses shoulder) allowing the horse's shoulder to be free from restriction that a traditional panel could potentially cause. As part of the Performance panel the separated part under the riders knee has the option to change/remove the shoulder blocks here. The Petrus comes with three sets of different thickness blocks, these are deisgned to be able to aid the rider to sit 'square' in the seat. They are particularly usefull if you have a horse that has some asymmetary in the shoulder as you could use a thicker block on the side with the muscle aytrophy.
- Wool Flocked Panels: Allows minor adjustments with flocking in the panels for optimal fit. The panels are also lines with Prolite for proven pressure distribution.
- Adjustable Gullet Bar: As with all the Fairfax Saddles the Petrus is no different and comes with an adjustable gullet plate system that allows riders to change the gullet bar of the saddle to suit different horses or changes in their horse's shape throughout the year. The gullet bars range from Narrow Medium upto XW-XXW.
- Monoflap: The monoflap design of the Petrus reduces bulk between the rider's leg and the horse, allowing for a closer contact and enhanced communication. The monoflap design enables riders to give subtle aids with precision, there fore increasing harmony and responsiveness.
The Petrus is the upgraded and renamed version of the ever popular Fairfax Gareth saddle, both the Petrus and Gareth fit the same so if you are looking for the same fit but not for the new price tag why not check out our stock of Gareth and Petrus saddles here.
The Fairfax Petrus is available in black only and in seat sizes 16.5 inch upto 18 inch.
Kent & Masters Competition Dressage Saddles
The Kent & Masters Competition Dressage saddle is designed to offer quality at an affordable price point, making it popular among riders seeking value. Features include:
- Adjustable Gullet System (K&M R-Bar): Allows customisation of width to suit different horses’ shapes as well as as your horse changes shap throughout the year so no need for a new saddle at each fitting.
- Wool Flocked Panels with Gussets: Conforms to the horse’s back shape while providing minor adjustability by your fitter as needed.
- Comfortable Deep Seat Design: Offers support without sacrificing freedom of movement for the rider.
- Fixed Surface Knee Blocks: Provides the rider with support and security without restriction.
- Classic Styling with Modern Touches: Combines traditional aesthetics with functional design elements.
- Monoflap: The monoflap design reduces bulk between the rider's leg and the horse, allowing for a closer contact and enhanced communication. The monoflap design enables riders to give subtle aids with precision, therefore increasing harmony and responsiveness.
The Kent and Masters Competition Dressage is available in seat sizes from 17 inch upto 18 inch in black, the adjustable gullet takes the R-Bars from NM upto XW-XXW.
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