Bates High Wither All Purpose Square Cantle + GP General Purpose Saddle |
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A break through in High Wither saddles! The Bates High Wither All
Purpose SC features the performance advantage of double-lined leather,
renowned for its ultra-soft and grippy characteristics. Whether hunting, jumping or simply leisure riding, the forward cut flap, open seat and low cantle will allow you freedom to move, while the adjustable Flexibloc system and Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bars enable you to customise your support for your riding position. The high wither range ensures achieving clearance, stability and a balanced seat on high wither horses has never been easier with this revolutionary design that keeps you and your horse in close contact. 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 maximize 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. The Bates All Purpose saddles feature all of the innovations and technology synonymous with high performance discipline saddles. Available in Black or Brown in 16.5", 17", 17.5" or 18"These saddles are sold as standard with a Medium Narrow width (Green) Easy Change Gullet. All other gullet sizes from Narrow to Extra Wide are available on our separate listing and are sold separately. *Bates Saddles designed for specialist conformations do not feature a Medium/Black gullet at the point of manufacture. High Wither models feature a Medium Narrow/Green gullet and are suitable for use with the standard EASY-CHANGE Gullet range. Weight Approximately 7.2 kg/15.8 lb
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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