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Bates All Purpose Square Cantle+ Luxe GP General Purpose Saddle |
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The Bates All Purpose range features the first truly high performance
general purpose saddles in the world with cutting edge design and
technology never previously seen in general purpose saddles. Experience
the power of innovation with instantaneous comfort, security and
balance, ensuring the most comfortable deep seat for leisure riding,
flatwork and some jumping. The Bates All Purpose SC features a low,
square-shaped cantle which is particularly suited for leisure riding
involving more jumping. A narrow waist provides closer contact, so you sit into the saddle rather than on the saddle. The ergonomic stirrup bar enables the roller of the tongue on the buckle to be recessed into the bar and sit flush, which significantly reduces the bulk under your leg, by at least one thickness of leather. The point and balance strap girthing system achieves greater strength and durability and improves the distribution of pull from the front and back of the saddle to increase comfort and saddle stability. The Bates All Purpose saddles feature all of the innovations and technology synonymous with high performance discipline saddles. Luxe Leather is hand-selected from the finest calf-skin leather in the
world and meticulously cared for throughout its specialised
tanning process. This will guarantee exceptional performance
in strength, richness of colour, ultra-soft feel and level of grip to
meet the unique demands of an equestrian saddle. Your new saddle will feel exceptionally grippy, luxurious and succulent
from day one, providing you with the ultimate in comfort and prestige. 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 maximise your horse’s comfort and freedom of movement. Your horse will enjoy unsurpassed adaptability for an optimal fit, even weight distribution and fluid cushioning for their total comfort. These saddles are sold as standard with a Medium width (Black) Easy Change Gullet. All other gullet sizes from Narrow to Extra Wide are available on our separate listing and are sold separately. We strongly recommend
fitting these saddles under the guidance of a Bates trained saddler. Please see
the Bates site for a full list of approved saddlers in your area. When trying on your
saddle please ensure you use a clean saddlecloth and do not remove any tags.
Saddles which have had the tags removed, been sat on, girthed up, ridden on or
show any signs of use cannot be returned.
Saddle Fitting
Information After your initial
saddle fit, we recommend that you have the fit of your saddle checked within
the first three months, as it will settle in the head during the initial riding
period, as is standard with all new saddles. Following this initial settling in
period, your saddle fit should then be assessed every six months throughout
your saddle’s life to ensure the saddle continues to fit correctly, as your
horse changes shape according to its age, level of fitness and work program. It
is always recommended that you seek ongoing professional advice on your horse’s
saddle fit, where possible. However the following information can assist you in
not only assessing your horse’s saddle fit, but understanding when simple
adjustments should be made. In order to check the
clearance, bearing and balance of a saddle, it is important that the saddle is
positioned correctly. All fitting adjustments and saddle alterations should be
made in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Ensure your horse is
standing square and is on level ground. Locate your horse’s shoulder and check
to see that the nail of the saddle is approximately three fingers distance from
the edge of your horse’s shoulder. Checking for
sufficient clearance Sufficient clearance
of your horse’s wither, across the width and length of the spine, should be
maintained at all times. Check to see that the channel of the saddle is clear
of your horse’s wither and spine through the length of the saddle.
Checking for even
bearing Your saddle should
bear evenly on your horse’s back, providing a close fit. Run your hand between
your horse and the panel of your saddle to check for even bearing. If your
saddle features the CAIR Cushion System, it is important that a rider sits in
the saddle to check the bearing, as the air becomes dynamic under the rider’s
weight. Checking for a
balanced seat Check that the
deepest part of the saddle seat is central and level to ensure perfect saddle
balance. Should your saddle require further adjustments select the optimal
combination of EASY-CHANGE Risers to achieve sufficient clearance, even bearing
and perfect balance. NB. The innovative
systems in our saddles offer unsurpassed flexibility in achieving an optimal
fit, however, no one saddle can claim to fit any horse. It is always
recommended you seek ongoing professional advice on the fit and in meeting the
unique needs of each horse/rider combination.
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