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17 inch Voltaire Adelaide Black Wide (C7853)
Used
17 inch
W
Black
£
1,550
.00
Was:
£
1,900.00
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17 inch Equipe Emporio Monoflap Dressage Black Medium (C7911)
Used
17 inch
M
Black
£
800
.00
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17.5 inch Fairfax Gareth Hughes MDG Black Adjustable (C7590)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
1,350
.00
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17 inch GFS Premier Dressage S752 Black Adjustable (S8430)
Used
17 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
900
.00
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17.5 inch Fairfax World Class SD Black Adjustable (C6397)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
2,400
.00
Was:
£
2,950.00
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17.5 inch Fairfax Rebecca Hughes MDR Black Adjustable (C7901)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
1,750
.00
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17.5 inch Fairfax Gareth Hughes MDG Black Adjustable (C7898)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
1,450
.00
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18 inch Custom Saddlery Advantage R Black Medium Wide (C7896)
Used
18 inch
MW
Black
£
1,550
.00
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17 inch Cavaletti Collection Monoflap Dressage Black Adjustable (N2124)
Ex Demo
17 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
899
.00
Was:
£
1,100.00
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17.5 inch Ideal Olivia Dressage Black Medium Wide (C7864)
Used
17.5 inch
MW
Black
£
2,000
.00
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Dressage saddles are designed to elongate the rider’s position and enable them to lengthen their stirrups. To achieve this position, dressage saddles are typically much straighter cut, with longer flaps and extended knee blocks to support the rider in achieving the ideal dressage seat and position. Monoflap dressage saddles feature a single flap rather than a main flap and sweat flap. This removes the bulk between the horse and rider and enables the rider a closer contact feel. Many riders who use monoflap saddles also like using mono webbers. These are essentially single-strap stirrup leathers to help remove the bulk between horse and rider. Some dressage saddles feature 3 girth straps or girthing options, including a point, neutral and Y girthing option. The Y girthing option is popular on many modern dressage saddles to help balance and stabilise the saddle.
Dressage saddles are commonly deep-seated with large knee blocks. However, some brands targeted at entry-level dressage riders offer more open seats. These dressage saddles can also work well for riders who need a little more room in the seat or for those who prefer a less restricted feel. Monoflap dressage saddles usually feature an external or fixed surface block, as there is nowhere to attach a block underneath. Hence, the surface block option. With many brands, the knee block is fixed into one position. Some higher-end brands offer customisation on the knee block to suit the rider in terms of length and angle of the knee block. However, when purchasing secondhand, you will not have the option to customise this. One brand that has eliminated this issue is Bates, with their monoflap Artiste saddle. The external fixed knee blocks on this saddle can be unscrewed, repositioned, and retightened in a position to suit the rider.
Many popular brands and models of monoflap dressage saddles are available in the market. Some of our customers' favourite dressage saddles include the Cavaletti Collection Monoflap dressage saddle, Bates Ariste, GFS Premier, Equipe Emporio, Equipe Olympia, Amerigo Cervia Siena, Albion Fabrento, Fairfax Gareth and Rebecca, and Fairfax World Class. Whether your budget is £400 or £3500, The Saddle Bank has a fantastic selection of monoflap dressage saddles available to purchase with a 5-day UK trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Monoflap Dressage Saddle?
A Monoflap Dressage Saddle is a type of saddle that has a single flap on each side, instead of the traditional double-flap design. This design reduces the number of layers between the rider’s leg and the horse’s side, offering closer contact, a more connected feel, and improved communication between horse and rider.