Let’s take a closer look at the improvements on your trusted favourites:
1. Next level rider comfort with soft seats that feel close and secure
2. Next level connection with a saddle flap that contours around your horse, channelling your thigh for improved contact
3. Super soft panels, mould in and around your horse’s working muscles for a closer, more stable fit – simply the perfect facilitator of CAIR
4. New, modern look with the choice to feature a pop of colour that celebrates being a Wintec rider
5. Horse and Rider Technology: There are so many features and systems in saddles that can deliver a transformative result for both horse and rider. We’ve made it simple and taken the best of the best when it comes to Horse and Rider Technology, for a gold standard in horse and rider comfort you can trust… we call this HART.
Designed for modern dressage competition and sports horses the Albion Fabrento is a beautifully styled, quality, mono-flap saddle with serious performance potential. After careful bio-mechanical study of horse and rider the Fabrento places the rider in the perfect position to apply all aids effectively from a secure central position. The tapered knee roll provides support without restriction and is particularly useful for riders with long legs riding shorter backed horses.
The Albion Fabrento is built on an all new Adjusta-Tree with a more open head and lower profile suiting higher, longer withered horses and the width can be adjusted by a trained saddle fitter to suit each individual. This unique, ergonomic tree is ideal for the modern sports horse and ensures maximum shoulder rotation whilst reducing loin pressure, allowing a greater freedom of movement
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
Review of the Albion Fabrento By Nicola Jarvis
"This saddle is hugely comfortable for me and my horse. The deep seat and generous blocks make it easy to maintain a correct and secure position, whilst not feeling restricted. My horse works very well under it too! Since changing to this saddle there has been a noticeable difference in his way of going and also my position and seat"
The K2 GP has been designed for those riders looking ofr a comfortable, high quality, all-round saddle, suitable for jumping and showing. This saddle has the adjusta tree, so that it can be adapted to the changing shape of your horse. Riders looking for a comfortable, supportive seat and leg position love the K2 GP. The standard knee rolls are medium size, soft and supportive, fixed in one position under the flap. Chosen over many years by riders in all disciplines because of its comfort and fit for both horse and rider.
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
Albion's highly popular K2 Jump saddle is recognised as one of the best jumping saddles on the market today.
The K2 Jump saddle has been designed with a super soft seat and a closer positive leg position for added rider comfort. With a wider panel bearing surface and our Adjusta-Tree technology, the K2 jump is as comfortable for the horse as it is for the rider. Riders looking for a slightly deeper seat with a very supportive leg love the K2 Jump Saddle.
Available in full-grain Ultima with white stitching and traditional leathers giving comfort, style, and durability. ·
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
The K2 jump is a very popular jump saddle, it makes riders feel both secure and comfortable. It has big blocks for the rider and is available on different shaped trees to suit your horse.
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
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
Engineered for competitive ADVANTAge
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
An all-purpose saddle featuring the latest in saddle design and technology, the Bates All Purpose SC delivers instantaneous comfort, security and balance.
This saddle features a square cantle and a forward-cut flap that is particularly suited for pleasure riding involving more jumping. Bates All Purpose SC Saddle Black Systems CAIR® Cushion System EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution
Luxurious comfort for your horse with broad bearing area that achieves a large footprint on your horse’s back. The wide and even chamber through the length of the saddle enables generous clearance of your horse’s spine. An open seat, with a square cantle for a comfortable position while 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.
This saddle works well on a wide variety of horses due to the changeable gullet plate and CAIR system. The square cantle allows a little more room in the seat and it makes this all-purpose saddle very comfortable for jumping.
Heritage leather upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.Characteristic of the finest natural leather, the leather is heavily pre-oiled with visible shade variations, often being referred to as a ‘pull up’ leather with a traditional, if not distressed aesthetic. The depth of colour is dependent on the infused oil content within the fibers of each particular hide. The distinctive tones of colour are particularly visible when the leather is bent as the colour lightens returning over time to its original colour as the oils migrate back through into the fibers.
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.
Heritage leather upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.Characteristic of the finest natural leather, the leather is heavily pre-oiled with visible shade variations, often being referred to as a ‘pull up’ leather with a traditional, if not distressed aesthetic. The depth of colour is dependent on the infused oil content within the fibers of each particular hide. The distinctive tones of colour are particularly visible when the leather is bent as the colour lightens returning over time to its original colour as the oils migrate back through into the fibers.
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.
N.B Brown is a special order colour and is expected to take roughly 12 weeks for delivery Please click here to see Terms & Conditions regarding Special Orders
**May show some minor signs of wear. For further details please contact the office. 02083080500**
The Bates WIDE Dressage saddle is a cutting edge dressage saddle specially designed for the wider horse. Riders will experience the performance-driven deeper seat featuring new comfort seat technology delivering an unsurpassed level of comfort and contact. The ultra-narrow waist enables the rider to sit deeper into the saddle to support a balanced and central position. For their WIDE horse, the Y-Girthing system, wide chamber and broad panels offer increased saddle stability for improved comfort.
Featuring world-leading performance systems, the CAIR Cushion System and the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution to offer the ultimate in ease of fitting and comfort for your horse. These revolutionary systems work together to provide a custom fit and a fluid cushioning to hug your horse’s individual conformation for even weight distribution over the entire length of the panel.
They are fantastic design for the wider natives & to be honest there is no saddle on the market that I would choose over one of these, they are so comfortable & put you in the correct position and give you the comfort and support you need to do schooling and hacking.
I then decided to purchase another one for another home bred black welsh section d stallion we have and again we love it, I hope to be out competing in it this season.
I can’t recommend these saddles enough for anyone losing the will to live thinking they can’t have a dressage saddle for there native because nothing is wide enough they need to try the Bates Wide Dressage!
Heritage leather upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.Characteristic of the finest natural leather, the leather is heavily pre-oiled with visible shade variations, often being referred to as a ‘pull up’ leather with a traditional, if not distressed aesthetic. The depth of colour is dependent on the infused oil content within the fibers of each particular hide. The distinctive tones of colour are particularly visible when the leather is bent as the colour lightens returning over time to its original colour as the oils migrate back through into the fibers.
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.