The Bates Caprilli Close Contact English Saddle is ideal for hunter/jumper, showjumping and eventing. It is designed for today's serious and professional riders, who recognize the impact of saddle design on their performance.

The Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle has finely crafted leather, a balanced deep seat that is ideal for hunters, jumpers and eventing. Short stiched triple girth points that are fitted for easy adjustments that allow the use of a range of different girths. The Bates saddle also has adjustable thigh/knee support, CAIR panels, easy-change gullet and a regular or long flap so the rider can suit their individual preference.

The padded knee insert stabilizes the rider's lower leg and gives a better grip. Softly padded for comfort. It requires no breaking in. This enables the rider to feel more secure in the saddle.

The adjustable flexibloc system enables the rider to individually tailor their thigh and knee support which provides a more secure position for the rider.

The Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddles have a French style well balanced seat with a wider seating area (great for women) and a narrow waist for closer contact through the leg which provides for increased rider comfort without compromising performance.

The Easy Change Gullet System allows for on the spot adjusting of the saddle to fit correctly over the horse's wither. It allows the saddle to be fitted to suit the horse's changing shape.

This Bates Caprilli Close Contact is crafted using the finest hand selected leathers from Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland. All the hides are specially tanned to be highly resistant to sweat and to be soft and supple for the horse and rider comfort. It gives the rider a luxurious feeling and pretigious appearance in the show arena.

The Bates saddle trees are guaranteed for the lifetime of the saddle.

Check out the CAIR Panel System that keeps your horse more comfortable.

Check out the Easy Change Gullet Systemwhich allows the saddle to be fitted to suit the horse's changing shape.

Color: Caramel and Brown

Sizes: 15 to 17 1/2 Regular and 16 1/2 to 17 1/2 Long

Weight: Approximately 11.2 LBS.

CAIR replaces the traditional filling in the saddle panel with revolutionary Air Panel System. CAIR air panels are placed in the same part of your saddle as the filling in traditionally stuffed panels. CAIR air panels constantly adapt to your horse's shape as the back and shoulder muscles work. The CAIR Panel System has been scientifically tested, proving even distribution of the rider's weight across the entire length and width of the saddle panel. The CAIR Panel System provides ultimate comfort for your horse, increased freedom of movement, better carraige, enables your horse to reach it's maximum potential. Note: FREE Easy Change Gullet System (Value - $99.99) and Bates Stirrup Leathers (Value - $119.99) and a Fleece Bates Saddle Cover with Purchase.