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Thank you Flo@teamfloeventing, I couldn't have put it better myself!
“The best thing about the Bates Advanta saddle is that I feel so secure! Within 2 days of having the saddle I used it for a British Eventing horse trials and it was amazing. The leather is so soft it felt like it was made to measure. I’ve tried other close contact saddles but this felt like I had so much contact with my pony which made me feel so safe. I love the blocks being on top of the saddle as you don’t get a curved saddle flap. I’ve jumped higher than before just because I feel so secure! My pony moves more freely too, he feels more supple and less restricted. I knew straight away that it was the saddle for me”. Flo @teamfloeventing
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Designed by David Dyer Saddles in collaboration with Ideal, the DJ Monoflap Pony GP Saddle was created specifically to give smaller riders a closer, more secure feel on broad ponies.
Wide pony saddles can inevitably create bulk beneath a little rider’s seat and leg, particularly with a traditional dual-flap construction. For children with shorter legs, this can make it harder to feel close to the pony and maintain a naturally balanced position. The DJ uses a monoflap design to significantly reduce that bulk, allowing the rider’s leg to sit closer to the pony for improved feel, communication and stability.
Built on Ideal’s WR12 open-head tree, the saddle has been designed with the broader, more defined-withered pony in mind – particularly the type of conformation often seen in Welsh Section A ponies.
The saddle is made in split bull leather, chosen for its beautifully soft, grippy feel while still offering the durability needed from a hardworking children’s saddle. A soft, slim and broad panel helps the saddle mould comfortably around the pony while keeping the rider as close as possible.
Finished with distinctive blue welting, the DJ combines a smart, modern appearance with a design developed around the needs of both pony and young rider.
Key features:
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This will suit anyone looking for a super close contact feel and professional look of a fully hide-covered monoflap. Added design details give the finishing touches.
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Built on a square cantled low head tree the saddle provides a more generous seat and panel. Designed for a stable low profile fit for the cob, Connie and more flat backed types.
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**May show some minor signs of wear. For further details please contact the office. 02083080500**
This low-profile saddle is designed to give a close and stable fitting option for any horse with a low wither, not just Cob types.
Moveable knee roll to accommodate a wide variety of leg sizes
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An alternative to our Compact GP, this model has wider, flatter seat and will suit you if you like the feel of ‘more room’ in the seat or are slightly wider in the hips.
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An alternative to our Compact GP, this model has wider, flatter seat and will suit you if you like the feel of ‘more room’ in the seat or are slightly wider in the hips.
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This has a different feel to our Universal GP; slim riders or those with narrower hips may feel it suits them better. The ‘compact’ refers to the neat seat which makes this a great option for the petite rider on a large pony or small horse.
This has a different feel to our Universal GP; slim riders or those with narrower hips may feel it suits them better. The ‘compact’ refers to the neat seat which makes this a great option for the petite rider on a large pony or small horse.
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The perfect dressage saddle for all low-wither conformations, regardless of width, including compact and short-backed types. The low head and slimline panels combine ensure a good fit and great stability on flat-back, low-wither types.
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Available in black only, this saddle will suit you if you like the flexibility of a moveable support block under the flap which can be positioned to suit your requirements.
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Available in black only, this saddle will suit you if you like the flexibility of a moveable support block under the flap which can be positioned to suit your requirements.
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The perfect jump saddle for show jumping and cross country, the forward-cut flaps and moveable blocks combine to support the rider’s leg in the shorter jumping position.
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