BATES HIGH PERFORMANCE SADDLES

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 “The innovations in Bates saddles are engineered to bring out the best in you and your horse for a unique competitive advantage in highly specialized saddles for every discipline. The world-leading innovations in Bates Saddles will make a profound difference to your horse’s comfort and performance. Under the finest quality leather, riders will feel the power of innovation in a Bates saddle. Experience instantaneous comfort, balance and seamless contact with your horse.


"Quality testing at Bates Saddles far exceeds industry standards with stringent quality controls placed on each saddle that leaves the factory. Saddles are picked at random and subjected to a series of intensive tests on durability and workmanship. No expense is spared on evaluating how the saddles perform, employing external expertise in the areas of physics and engineering to conduct independent testing. The Bates Saddles trademark is an assurance of unsurpassed quality, innovation and the radically different performance each rider can expect. Only when the saddles pass our stringent quality controls are they deemed worthy of the Bates name." ............More info and other models at Bates Saddles   

We are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) as the Official Saddle of the USEA, embracing this outstanding opportunity to work with the peak eventing body in the United States of America.

“We are honoured to enter into this new partnership with Bates Saddles,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “At  the USEA we take very seriously the products and companies that we  designate as officially endorsed by our Association. In our research,  Bates Saddles was a natural fit for our members. This company is  extremely thorough in their research when developing a saddle that’s  comfortable for both horse and rider. For over 85 years, they have  created a product with the horse’s welfare as a top priority which is  something that all eventers should prioritise. We truly appreciate their  support of U.S. eventing and we’re excited to welcome them on as the  Official Saddle of the USEA!”

In addition, Bates Saddles are proud to support the USEA as"........... to continue reading the article please click on this link to Bates Saddles  and the press release from United States Eventing Association 

All saddle models are available in various seat sizes, black, brown or both colors. Different types of leathers for most Bates saddles depending upon the model. Some are only made in Luxe Leather. Some can be upgraded to Luxe Leather. Arena is leather except for some man made technical linings. Wintec is synthetic using Equisuede and Equileather or both depending upon model. I do not have all models in stock. Most models of all three brands are available for me to have shipped in for your personal test ride and fitting. You get to try before you buy fitted to you and horse. Fitting fee and trip charge may be involved. Buy the same day of the  fitting, fitting fee is waived. Saddle will be delivered to you all set up to go as you need it based on original fitting. You will ride in it again for one final check before I leave it with you for any fitting adjustments that may need to be made. Instructions on care, warranty coverage info, etc.  Major credit cards accepted. No returns. Correct size gullets, risers are additional to saddle price along with any other accessories you may decide to purchase. 

All sales are final upon purchase.

 The design registered stirrup bar removes at least one thickness of  leather from under your thigh, ensuring even closer contact and  maximizing their comfort. The unique shaping offers secure attachment of  their stirrup leather, while enabling the leather to come free if  required during a fall. Selected Bates models feature a recessed channel  to the stirrup keeper, further eliminating interference with their leg  for a closer feel of your horse and increased comfort. Bates, Wintec, Arena select models  

 Featured on select Bates and Wintec saddles, the Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar allows  effortless horse and rider alignment to be achieved by altering the  positioning of the stirrup bar, enabling you complete control over your  preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be  easily re-positioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to  suit your individual position. The bar should then be secured by  pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.  

 A revolutionary system that enables you to customize the support offered  for your individual riding position. Provides great flexibility for  altering the support offered by the saddle, dependent on usage. Some saddles also have rear adjustable blocs. Bates, Wintec and Arena models  

 Available as standard on select saddles, Heritage leather upholds  traditional practices in natural oil and wax tannage, highlighting a  desirable rich patina, characteristic of only the finest natural  leathers. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather enhances rider grip with optimal  suppleness and a fully natural surface. The distinctive tones of color  visible when bending the leather are highly desired as a characteristic  of natural Heritage leather, where the depth of color is dependent on  the infused oil content within the fibers.  

For the ultimate in luxury leather, you can now upgrade any double-lined  Bates saddle to Luxe Leather. Luxe Leather is hand-selected from the  finest calf leather in the world and meticulously cared for throughout  its specialized tanning process to guarantee exceptional performance in  strength, richness of color, ultra-soft feel and level of grip to meet  the unique demands of an equestrian saddle. Available on select Bates models only