Bates Artiste Classic Dressage Saddle Size 1

Discover the artistry in bold innovations that are surprisingly about the subtlety in riding. A position so natural and a connection so sensitive the saddle all but disappears and your performance is amplified.

This saddle celebrates the art of dressage. The sculpted performance conducted by horse and rider in choreographing every movement with emotion power and grace.

Achieve the perfect fit for your horse and generate power and depth of expression that you will never have felt before. Find stability with the perfect balance that will grant you a stillness independence of seat and a lightness of hand and leg that will allow you to dance across your stage with ease. Feel ultimate sensitivity driving a connection that enables the subtlest finesse in your aids as you take the spotlight in the main arena.

The Sweet Spot in the seat guides you to neutral where you feel your pelvic bones squarely and contact is closest. This allows for a longer leg perfect alignment and support for your upper body balance. A low-profile panel in dressage is revolutionary. This panel achieves a quick and seamless transition from your seat to your horse for unprecedented connection. The Bates Synergy Panel is the ultimate for freeing your horse to perform to their potential. It is simply the most shock absorbent and protective panel for your horses comfort and a range of movement. When it comes to communication the monoflap design enables the saddle to disappear so you feel your horse as never before. The unique shaping of the saddle flap allows your aids to transmit to your horse cleanly and directly.

Size 0 approx 42cm 16.5 Inch to 43cm 17 Inch
Size 1 approx 43cm 17 Inch to 44cm 17.5 Inch
Size 2 approx 44cm 17.5 Inch to 46cm 18 Inch