Opulence
Select models feature soft milled, Opulence Leather on the exterior of the saddle, renowned for its ultra-soft and grippy characteristics, ensuring immediate rider comfort, security and reducing any ‘breaking in’ time traditionally associated with new saddles.Models featuring Opulence Leather often offer additional features such as a recessed stirrup channel for the ultimate in close contact, wear patches for added durability and key innovations in rider comfort and adjustability such as an Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar. Included features will vary by model.
Luxe
Luxe Leather is hand-selected from the finest calf-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. Leather is a natural product and as such any marks, scars or colour variations within the Luxe Leather are not a fault and add to the individual character of your new Bates Luxe Leather saddle. Your new saddle will feel exceptionally grippy, luxurious and succulent from day one, providing you with the ultimate in comfort and prestige.
The Hartley Show Saddle has become a huge success. It is designed with a considerable amount of input from the showing world with the emphasis on creating a saddle that has a close profile on the horse or pony.
Unlike many show saddles, this is still pure wool-flocked to allow for greater bearing pressure and fitting adjustment. The low cantle gives a flatter seat allowing flexibility in a multitude of rider sizes. Built on a tree best suited for “showy types” everything about this saddle is designed to show off the horse rather than the saddle.
The Hartley has GPD knee rolls to offer more support.
*Please note this product is not available for export.
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
This saddle was developed in conjunction with Marjorie Ramsay and is offered on general release with her kind permission.
The saddle is designed to sit close to the horse by the use of very flat panels. Removable Velcro knee rolls are available on this saddle on request. Please note that 12" - 13.5" are special order (please see expert comments below).
The Ideal Ramsay can be made on a 12", 13" or 13.5" tree if required. If ordered in this size they use a very similar tree which is has a slightly narrower seat to balance such a small saddle.