The Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle offers a supportive seat for the rider to ensure safe, comfortable landings.
The standard flap version offers a slightly straighter cut which gives the horse more shoulder freedom.
Whether commencing your jumping career or competing at the highest level, enjoy exceptional balance and comfort. Broad and tapered panels offer tremendous support for the horse’s back, enabling greater freedom of movement.
I've recently had a few very successful fits with the Caprilli CC. The adjustability in the width and with the easy change risers allows us to refine the fit and make it perfect for the horse. Rider's have commented that they find the Cair System allows them a close feel to the horse. This, combined with the open seat and adjustable knee roll allows for free range of movement over fences and a good sense of security.
One customer in particular ordered this saddle in the Luxe leather in brown. It is beautiful. The Luxe leather is so lovely and grippy, it looks and feels like a high quality saddle. If you were thinking of getting a Caprilli, I'd really recommend looking at the Luxe leather option.
Would you recommend this saddle for horses with a flat back?
Yes, this saddle can be a brilliant choice for horses with a flatter back but they suit a wide range of back shapes. The changeable gullet plate and Easy Change riser system in the saddle means they can be quickly adjusted to suit a variety of different shaped horses, and keep being changed to your horses shape as it changes with the seasons. The shape of the front of the panel also makes this a good choice for horses with bigger shoulders as it's design sits the saddle behind the shoulder allowing free movement for the horse.
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.
An eye catching, modern design, this light weight and close fitting show jump saddle has been designed to maximise range of movement in the back and shoulders whilst providing stability for the rider through optimised block positioning.
Made on a Paris based tree, this is one of our most loved jumping saddles. The central seating position provides a sensation of close contact with the horse, without sacrificing the freedom of movement. The saddle is available with two sets of front blocks, small and large on Velcro, and with large rear blocks on Velcro. This saddle is designed to adapt perfectly to the horse pony’s back.
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1.BLOCKS ON VELCRO
2.MEDIUM DEEP SEAT
The Roma jump has a modern look with white stitching and white logo on the cantle (tone-on-tone also available). The saddle provides a deep and narrow twist that helps riders, even inexperienced ones, to develop a correct position. The knee pads are designed to keep the rider close to the horse. The anatomically shaped panels guarantee maximum freedom of movement for the trapezius muscles. It is the ideal entry level saddle.
The Roma jump has a modern look with white stitching and white logo on the cantle (tone-on-tone also available). The saddle provides a deep and narrow twist that helps riders, even inexperienced ones, to develop a correct position. The knee pads are designed to keep the rider close to the horse. The anatomically shaped panels guarantee maximum freedom of movement for the trapezius muscles. It is the ideal entry level saddle.
The Roma jump has a modern look with white stitching and white logo on the cantle (tone-on-tone also available). The saddle provides a deep and narrow twist that helps riders, even inexperienced ones, to develop a correct position. The knee pads are designed to keep the rider close to the horse. The anatomically shaped panels guarantee maximum freedom of movement for the trapezius muscles. It is the ideal entry level saddle.
The twinflap version of the close contact saddle from Walsall Riding Saddles, developed in conjunction with competition riders both at home and abroad. This saddle comes with a wool flocked panel. It is light weight and gives a close contact feel for the rider.
Utilising new methods of construction, this saddle has been developed to enhance the movement of the horse and the control for the rider.
Please note that sale saddles are new, but may have minor signs of wear as they may have been used in a saddle fit
A traditional two-flap saddle, specifically designed for the competitive rider looking to achieve a closer connectivity with their horse when jumping. While the rider appreciates the enhanced comfort and luxury afforded by this saddle, the horse benefits from all the research and development that went in to our Performance Products, including multiple girthing options and fitting features.
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
The jump saddle set is a specialised piece of equipment with flaps that accommodate a shorter leg position, supporting the rider through the range of movements involved in show jumping. Saddle sets come complete with a tree, seat cover, flaps and panels. Currently available in 17.5" seat only.
Joining forces with elite showjumpers, Bates Saddles pioneered the world’s first truly close contact jump saddle that is focused on both horse and rider performance.
This saddle achieves unprecedented close contact, perfect balance and stability for the rider. For the horse, it features an anatomic tree that reduces any inclination for the saddle to lift, offers a completely customisable fit and the leading panel system for unparalleled impact absorption and comfort.
The deep seat Elevation model offers greater security and support for increased confidence and the added performance advantage of double lined Opulence leather, renowned for its ultra soft and grippy characteristics increasing rider feel and comfort.
High performance seat is shaped to maintain breadth behind your seat ensuring comfortable landings, whilst thinning it right down where your leg drops on to the horse, so that the transition is ultra narrow and seamless. The precise cantle angle encourages you to find your central position with ease.
An anatomically shaped tree enables greater comfort and room for the horse’s shoulder, while retaining a close contact feel for the rider. It reduces the occurrence of lifting at the back, which is often accepted with jumping saddles.
Secure your stirrup leathers with the distinctive Bates Stirrup Keeper. Customised support of your individual position through the Adjustable Flexibloc System.
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.
Stubben Genesis CS De Luxe Jumping Saddle
Jumping saddle with a square cut cantle, whose structure and design is adapted according to the principles of modern jumping training as propagated by renowned show jumpers and instructors. The medium deep, extremely comfortable seat facilitates riding in the horse’s centre of balance. Knee rolls and blocks are extra soft and in combination with the purpose-designed short front panel rib will admit direct and thus effective aids of the rider. The flap has doubled leather and the easy-grip upper leather will additionally stabilize the rider’s leg. The characteristic features of the saddle are its new look of the cantle area, its elegant contours and a new type of panel with an extensive, directly effective contact surface.
PLEASE NOTE all Stubben products may be subject to price changes due to the changing currency exchange rates
All Stubben saddles if out of stock may take up to 8 weeks for delivery
The Wexford is a deep seated jumping saddle, similar to the GP range, offering a wider seat for comfort than most traditional jump saddles. With large supporting knee and thigh blocks for the ultimate in rider security. Extra forward flap option for the taller riders.
The panel and tree combinations within this saddle allow for a multitude of profiles. A superb saddle for the hunting season or maybe the novice jumper or for those of us who just like an “arm-chair” ride!
Please note that Ex-Demo or Sale saddles are new but may show signs of use from being tried on in a saddle fitting.
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
The Sport model is manufactured using the highest quality materials combined with the latest technology. Each saddle is made from start to finish by one of our skilled saddle makers to ensure consistent craftsmanship throughout the process.
Saddles built using the Sport and Liberty trees feature:
Flatter rails
Open head
Low stitch line
Generous Gullet for good spine clearance.
Good panel depth and bearing surface
English wool flocked panel
N.B. Please note delivery time can be up to 12 weeks, please call for availability 02083080500
Stylistically accurate jumping and optimal mobility for horse and rider – that’s what you can expect from the close contact jumping saddle Portos. Its newly designed and extremely soft seat, combined with its narrow twist and flat panel with short rib, reduces the distance between horse and rider to the absolutely required minimum. This helps both partners to merge into a perfectly matched unit. The full-grain, soft leather makes sure that the rider feels at ease from the very beginning. The Portos model, however, is not only highly functional but also distinguishes itself by its fanciful elegance. Its decorative stitching is an eye-catcher. This saddle is particularly recommended for those who fancy a supple and aesthetically pleasing light seat.
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