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
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.
Available with a new narrow cavesson noseband which is a slimmer version of the Snaffle Cavesson, especially suited to horses with a small distance between facial crest and corners of the mouth.
Browbands and nosebands are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range.
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Browbands and nosebands are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range.
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You can use the Fairfax under British Dressage rules, with the additional movement allowed by the relief of pressure this will help add to your scores.
Browbands and nosebands are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range.
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The drop noseband is now available in Pony size!
Browbands and nosebands are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range.
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Developed to maximise synchronicity. Configuration of the seat & knee block enables the rider to feel more 'at one' with their horse
This saddle was designed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis.
Please note - this product is not available for export outside of the UK
If you're not sure what footbed and grip to order, we find the Inclined with Ultra Grip most popular with riders
Kieffer girths are renowned for their comfort and their individual material characteristics. They come with 100% stainless steel fittings.
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Kieffer saddle girths are renowned for their comfort and their individual material characteristics. They come with 100 % stainless steel fittings.
Patented kieffer roller buckle:
Soft and smooth
Easy on the skin and sweat-absorbent
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**Sale items may show some signs of wear**
The Overton is a saddle specifically designed for jumping activities due to it’s forward cut and large padded knee roll which is staggered to encourage proper leg positioning. The leather flap also features a padded section at the skirt to stop creasing and aid comfort. The under panels are made from a synthetic leather and memory foam core which moulds perfectly to the shape of your horse, but there are also felt slits should you require additional flocking.
Gullet plate comes as medium as standard, you can see other gullet plate widths here
Practicality and comfort at its best, the Wintec 500 All Purpose is a quality saddle for you to explore wherever you dare! You will feel secure in your position with a supportive seat, and the added comfort and grip of the most supple and durable leather-look, easy-care saddle yet. Be bold and personalise your Wintec saddle with a coloured stirrup keeper! After a big day of riding – simply hose off your easy-care Wintec saddle – after all, the best days end with the messiest saddles! For your horse, they will enjoy the super-soft panels which mould in and around their muscles, hugging their conformation.
If you need to order a different gullet bar for this saddle click here!
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.
Practicality and comfort at its best, the Wintec 500 SC All Purpose is a quality saddle for you to do a little bit of everything – especially jumping! You will love the open seat with a low, Square Cantle for greater freedom of movement and the added comfort and grip of the most supple and durable leather-look, easy-care saddle yet. Be bold and personalise your Wintec saddle with a coloured stirrup keeper! After a big day of training – simply hose off your easy-care Wintec saddle. For your horse, they will enjoy the super-soft panels which mould in and around their muscles, hugging their conformation and freeing them to move.
If you need to order a different gullet bar for this saddle click here!
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.
Durable comfort designed especially for you and your wide horse to explore in any weather! The Wintec 500 Wide All Purpose helps you feel secure in your position with a supportive seat, and the added comfort and grip of the most supple and durable leather-look, easy-care saddle yet. You will experience a refined design which provides a surprisingly close contact feeling allowing an effortless leg position and perfect balance. Be bold and personalise your Wintec saddle with a coloured stirrup keeper! For your wide horse, they will enjoy the super-soft panels which mould in and around their muscles, for a closer and more stable fit.