Bates WIDE Dressage+ Saddle w/ Luxe Leather

The Bates Wide Dressage Saddle, now made with Heritage Leather, is an elegant cutting edge dressage saddle specially designed to fit wider horses. The performance driven seat design achieves unprecedented comfort for the rider, supporting an optimal dressage position while the innovative features ensure that the saddle is stable and comfortable for even the widest horse. Upgraded with the luxurious Luxe leather which is hand-selected from the finest calf leather in the world and meticulously cared for throughout its specialized tanning process to guarantee exceptional performance and a beautiful, rich appearance .

• Designed for wider horses with the tree size starting at Extra Wide and going up to 4X Wide (2X gullet plate installed)
• Moderately deep seat with a narrow twist
• Specially designed to fit very wide horses without adding extra bulk
• CAIR Panels - special air filled cushions that allow the saddle to automatically adjust to fit the horse's back and eliminate pressure points
• Easy Change Fit Solution - includes the Easy Change Wide Gullet system (2X gullet installed, others sold separately)
• Elastiflex Wide Tree - rigid in the front to maintain its shape over the withers while the rest of the tree is able to flex laterally with the movement of the horse. Guaranteed for 10 years
• Ergonomic stirrup bar
• Molded flap over knee block
• Adjustable Flexiblock system allows for individual placement of knee blocks for a perfect fit
• Adjustable Y-Girthing system enables customized adjustment to fit your horse's unique conformation to keep your saddle secure and balanced in the front and back
• Quick change point girth system allows you to easily replace your billets with no stitching required
• Performance panels - generous panels ensure a large footprint to maximize the weight-bearing surface while a wide channel for spine clearance.

Please note that the Luxe Leather upgrade is a custom option and will normally take 12 weeks for delivery.