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Total elegance meets high performance in an iconic dressage saddle that is state of the art. The Bates Isabell Icon stands alone in freeing your horse’s full scope of movement and conveying your aids clearly. Strengthening your natural position and enhancing your intuitive connection, through saddle innovation and career experience. Your journey starts here.

For you
Beneath elegant lines, the perfect dressage seat and leading saddle innovations can be tailored perfectly for your ridden biomechanics. When you optimise the saddle for your natural position,
your balance and stability are enhanced, you ride in total synergy and your vision comes to life.

“Sitting centrally in the saddle you feel close to your horse, able to sit deeper with exceptional stability to move with the swing of your horse.” Isabell Werth

For your horse
Engineered to adapt with your horse as they move through their body with total comfort, displaying strength and suppleness through their movements.
You will immediately notice your connection is accentuated and your horse more intrinsically responsive to your aids.

“I love to see the freedom in my horse’s shoulder, to feel in their expression they are comfortable and supple. The adjustability of my saddle together with CAIR has kept so many of my horses so comfortable over so many years.” Isabell Werth

Bates SynergyPanel: the ultimate for close contact dressage performance

Exclusive to Bates Saddles. Ultra-fine and low profile, this panel sculpts away from your horse’s shoulder and transitions contact seamlessly and gradually on to your horse’s body, freeing their shoulder and achieving optimal space around the wither. The connection between you and your horse is accentuated through channelling your leg with seamless contact to let your horse feel your aids as they have never before. Your horse will instantly respond to the soft cushioning of the CAIR Cushion System, which lets them extend, lift and round to their fullest potential.

BARTON BLING BRIDLE WITH REINS AND MARTINGALE

Crafted from a glossy, Italian finish leather the Barton collection from Whitaker is perfect for training and competition use.  The headpieces are padded for your horses comfort and the bridles come complete with rubber reins.

BR078 Barton Bling Bridle Features
Diamante Branded Browband, Removable Flash Strap, Padded Headpiece and Noseband, Italian style leather finish, Rubber Reins Included

MA077 Barton Martingale Features
Crafted from durable supple leather for comfortable, classic look.  Tonal stitching, glossy Italian finish, silver fittings

Bates Advanta Event Saddle

The Bates Advanta® eventing saddle is engineered for perfect connection between you and your horse.
With an ultra-sensitive feel of your horse and effortless balance, together you are poised for take-off and prepared for the unexpected. Sharpen your reflexes and push your boundaries in the new competitive advantage.

Engineered for competitive ADVANTAge

Arena Monoflap Jump Saddle 

Experience the closest connection with your horse in the Arena Monoflap Jump. The single-flap design offers an intimate feel, allowing you to maintain a balanced and supportive seat. The external support blocs ensure effortless positioning throughout your ride. Whether you're perfecting your form in training or competing at the highest levels, this saddle combines exceptional performance with head-turning style, elevating your meticulous turnout to new heights.

Developed, designed and handmade in the UK. The first bridle to be based on scientific research and proven to:
Reduce pressure by up to 84%

• Reduce force by up to 77%
• Allows greater forelimb extension
• Increases knee & hock flexion

Based on two years of scientific research, this bridle significantly relieves peak pressure in the six key pressure zones around the head, articultaing and moving in harmony with the horse's head during the stride. This patent version is the one chosen by Charlotte Dujardin and coordinates perfectly with the World Class II Dressage.

• Patent browband and noseband to match World Class II saddle trim
• Available with patent diamante or plain patent browband only
• Noseband is tapered to give additional clearance for the bit on horses with a small gap between the corners of the mouth and facial crest
• Unique design based on scientific research
• Hand-stitched and made in Walsall, England
• Quality buckles and metalwork
• Made using the finest English bridle leather
• Fully lined with Prolite® which is proven to disperse pressure
• Carefully thought-out features reduce pressure in six key zones
• Articulation rings on the noseband improve stability on the horse’s 
  head, allowing it to move with the horse, without causing restriction
• Improved bridle stability enhances the horse’s comfort
• Symmetrical design with buckles both sides
• Browband and noseband are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range
• Approved for use in FEI competitions including all three eventing phases 

Developed, designed and handmade in the UK. The first bridle to be based on scientific research and proven to:
Reduce pressure by up to 84%

• Reduce force by up to 77%
• Allows greater forelimb extension
• Increases knee & hock flexion

Based on two years of scientific research, this bridle significantly relieves peak pressure in the six key pressure zones around the head, articultaing and moving in harmony with the horse's head during the stride. This patent version is the one chosen by Charlotte Dujardin and coordinates perfectly with the World Class II Dressage.

• Patent browband and noseband to match World Class II saddle trim
• Available with patent diamante or plain patent browband only
• Noseband is tapered to give additional clearance for the bit on horses with a small gap between the corners of the mouth and facial crest
• Unique design based on scientific research
• Hand-stitched and made in Walsall, England
• Quality buckles and metalwork
• Made using the finest English bridle leather
• Fully lined with Prolite® which is proven to disperse pressure
• Carefully thought-out features reduce pressure in six key zones
• Articulation rings on the noseband improve stability on the horse’s 
  head, allowing it to move with the horse, without causing restriction
• Improved bridle stability enhances the horse’s comfort
• Symmetrical design with buckles both sides
• Browband and noseband are interchangeable with others from the Fairfax range
• Approved for use in FEI competitions including all three eventing phases 

The Rosie Fleece Rug is smart and stylish, perfect for travelling, after exercise or bathing. The breathable fleece will keep your pony comfortable whilst ensuring they don’t catch a chill and stay warm. With fleece lined wither to prevent rubbing, adjustable cross surcingles and fillet string for security and single surcingle front chest fastening. 

The elegant Favorite bridle was developed in close cooperation with our partner Ingrid Klimke. The soft head piece of the bridle is anatomically shaped and has a softly padded ear section. With an additional cut-out in the area of ​​the horse's first cervical vertebra, the head piece ensures optimal pressure relief in the sensitive area of ​​the poll. The anatomically shaped special noseband with a softly lined flash strap eyelet offers maximum comfort. The curved browband with extra-large, sparkling Premium Crystals gives the bridle its particularly elegant look.
 

Bridle Bank

• Bridles will be sold at full retail price with a trial period of 2 weeks
• Bridles may show some signs of wear from previous trial use.
• If you receive your bridle and realise the size is incorrect we will exchange it for a different size, without deducting a trial fee, providing it has not been ridden in. Payment for postage will be required.
• If you've tried the bridle but wish to return it and try an alternative, we will refund the original bridle, minus the trial fee. The bridle girth can be ordered separately through a new order.
• If a bridle is not suitable, and therefore returned within the trial period, it will be refunded less 10% of the retail value.
• Upon its return, the bridle will be subject to inspection, if there has been excessive wear or damage during the trial period it may be subject to further reductions in the amount refunded.
• Customers will be responsible for the cost and safe return of the bridle, they should be packaged in a way that does not damage the bridle in any way. 
• Bridles must be returned in the packing they were received in.  Damage from poor packaging may result in money being deducted from the refund. 
• If you wish to return the bridle in exchange for a brand new version of what you tried we will process the exchange plus the cost of the trial period.  The new bridle will be dispatched once the trial cost has been paid, or once it is in stock.
• Unfortunately we cannot offer bridles on bridle bank internationally, or overseas - UK Mainland only.
• Returns made over the permitted trial period will be charged at £5 per day.
• We can send a Royal Mail returns label for the bridle at a cost of £6.00, there is no need to pay this upfront it will simply be deducted from the refund. 

Passier Starlight Bridle 

A brilliant masterpiece with an anatomically shaped, softly lined headpiece that is particularly comfortable and relieves pressure on the horse's neck. The also softly lined noseband with shiny patent leather leaves the cheekbone and facial nerve of the horse free. With a curved browband with Premium Crystals in the color Clear Crystal.

Eskadron Classic Sports Big Square Saddle Pad 

• cotton upper fabric and cotton waffle piqué inside
• voluminous, large Big Square quilting
• vertical stripes on both sides with glitter emblem
• triple cord on glossy binding
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fastening possibility

Eskadron Classic Sports Bridle Bag

• nice quilted corduroy surface and soft fleece inside
• protects against scratches and dust
• with 3 hanger loops with Velcro inside
• carry handle
• long two-way zipper
• Eskadron emblem
• measurements: 74x26x15 cm

Eskadron Classic Sports Cord Emblem Saddle Pad 

• nice corduroy upper fabric and cool dry inside
• compact vertical quilting with medium-thick filling
• discreet lurex piping on mattgloss binding
• Eskadron emblem on both sides
• mesh back channel for optimal air circulation
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fastening possibility

Eskadron Classic Sports Faux Fur Mesh Boots

• breathable multilayer mesh with FauxFur binding
• damping and pressure distributing, protects against chafe marks
• robust inside with PU inlay and embossing
• elastic Velcros with logo embossing for optimal adjustment
• Eskadron emblem
• easy-care and washable

Eskadron Classic Sports Glitter Crystal Saddle Pad 

• glitter cotton upper fabric and cool dry inside
• elaborate heart quilting with medium-thick filling
• anti slip silicone surfaces in the saddle area
• elegant cord-crystal-cord combination on glossy binding
• vertical crystal letterings on both sides
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fastening possibility

Eskadron Classic Sports Matt Gloss Contrast Saddle Pad

• noble mattgloss upper fabric and comfortable molton inside
• compact and elaborate quilting
• anti slip silicone surfaces in the saddle area
• elegant metallic tape on mattgloss binding
• Eskadron emblem on both sides
• mesh back channel for optimal air circulation
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fastening possibility

Eskadron Classic Sports Organiser Bag 

• practical organizer to unfold and hang up
• for daily use at stable and competition
• hard-wearing, quilted mattgloss surface
• two hangers
• lots of pockets and compartments for all a rider's belongings
• handles and adjustable shoulder strap
• Eskadron emblem
• high-quality taupe metal fittings
• measurements: 38x30x17 cm (closed)

Eskadron Classic Sports Softshell Emblem Saddle Pad 

• innovative and hard-wearing softshell upper fabric and cool dry inside
• medium-thick cross quilting
• anti slip silicone surfaces in the saddle area
• noble glitter tape on softshell binding
• Eskadron emblem on both sides
• mesh back channel for optimal air circulation
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fastening possibility

Eskadron Classic Sports Softshell Tendon Boots

• innovative and hard-wearing softshell surface
• breathable Mesh inside
• easy-care softshell binding
• damping and pressure distributing, protects against chafe marks
• robust inside with PU inlay and embossing
• practical Velcros with logo embossing for optimal adjustment
• Eskadron emblem
• dirt-repellent and washable

Eskadron Classic Sports Glitter Floral Saddle Pad 

• discreetly sparkling upper fabric and cool dry inside
• elegant floral quilting with medium-thick filling
• anti slip silicone surfaces in the saddle area
• noble braided cord on sparkling binding
• Eskadron emblem on both sides
• mesh back channel for optimal air circulation
• innostrap system for optimal front fixation
• girth strap with triple fixation possibility

Bates All Purpose

The Bates All Purpose Saddle is the first truly high performance, general purpose saddle in the world, featuring cutting edge design and technology never previously seen in general purpose saddles. The Bates All Purpose Saddle has a deeper seat for added security and greater confidence, 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 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. Experience the power of innovation with instantaneous comfort, security and balance, ensuring the most luxurious seat for leisure riding, flatwork and some jumping.

Your horse will show a marked improvement in their freedom of movement, as world leading performance systems the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution and CAIR Cushion System maximise your horse’s comfort and freedom of movement. Your horse will enjoy unsurpassed adaptability for an optimal fit, even weight distribution and fluid cushioning for their total comfort.

Eskadron Classic Sports Mattgloss Jewel Headcollar

• noble mattgloss surface with inserted jewel stones at noseband and cheekpieces
• tear-proof webbing inside
• soft padding at nose and headpiece
• double pin buckles for optimal adjustment
• additionally adjustable at the chin
• high-quality taupe metal fittings