SHOP FOR SADDLES

We’ve put together a selection of GP, jump and dressage saddles for you to ogle over

GP saddles Black Country Saddles GPX PRICE £1,225 CONTACT www.blackcountrysaddles.com

This all-purpose saddle is suitable for many activities, such as hacking, show jumping and cross-country. It features a medium-depth seat, and has a slightly more forward knee position allowing for a longer hip-to-knee measurement of taller riders.

Monarch GP PRICE £725 CONTACT www.gfsriding.co.uk

An extremely versatile, comfortable saddle, with its balanced seat and generous flap, it supports you whether you’re jumping or riding on the flat. This saddle has an open head and front gusset in the panel, making it suitable for a horse with an average height wither. The wide weightbearing panel suits a wide range of horses.

Bates All Purpose SC+ PRICE £1,499 CONTACT www.batessaddles.com

With a low, square-shaped cantle and the option to use front and/or rear Flexiblocs, this saddle is suited for leisure riding involving more jumping. An adjustable ergonomic stirrup bar helps maintain a correct leg position. The CAIR Cushion System and EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution offer the flexibility of a great fit and fluid cushioning for comfort.

Albion K2 GP Saddle PRICE £1,499 CONTACT www.albionsaddlemakers.co.uk

The K2 GP has been designed for riders looking for an extremely comfortable, high quality, all-round saddle, suitable for all disciplines. It offers amazing comfort for horse and rider, as well as providing a secure, supportive seat and leg position. There are numerous fitting options, including Albion’s Adjusta-Tree Technology.

WintecLite WIDE All Purpose D’Lux PRICE £695 CONTACT www.wintec-saddles.com

A saddle designed to fit cobs or wider horse, but one that’s comfortable for the rider, too! To counteract the wideness of the saddle, the waisted seat enables you to relax into a comfortable and correct riding position. Equi-Suede provides grip and stability and the adjustable Flexibloc system supports leg position. It’s also less than half the weight of a traditional leather saddle.

Thorowgood T8 Compact GP PRICE £625 CONTACT www.thorowgood.com

A versatile GP that’s forward cut enough for jumping and cross-country, as well as schooling and hacking. It has fully adjustable knee and calf blocks for customised leg support. Made from a soft synthetic material with a leather seat, kneepads and trim. The neat seat, slim rear gussets and a flatter tree on the underside makes it ideal for shorter backed, croup high or flat backed horses, as well as standard fits.