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A new era in stock saddles has arrived, promising comfort your horse will immediately respond to. Experience unbeatable close-contact all-day comfort, exceptional connection, and unsurpassed stability, unlocked with the ability to fine-tune your saddle fit. Your horse will appreciate the generous soft panel with an exceptionally large footprint to disperse pressure and a wide, even chamber to protect their spine. Enjoy riding with relaxed confidence thanks to the support of the poley pads on your thigh secure seat, and a fender that contours around your leg. Whether you have a stock, western, or English riding background, you'll feel at home in the Bates Kimberley HB.

Close-contact felt panel and wide chamber

With an exceptionally large footprint on your horse’s back, the panel is able to reduce the overall pressure for your horse. Shaped to gradually taper pressure on to and away from your horse’s muscles to maximise the space around their withers and shoulder. Dynamic air cushioning ensures your horse has full range of their natural movement and the low profile design helps to stabilise the saddle and position you for close and harmonious contact.

The wide chamber ensures space around your horse’s sensitive spinous processes and helps ensure clearance at all times.

Adjustable Y-Girthing system

Achieving an equal distribution of pressure along the length of the tree delivers tremendous stability, reducing any tendency for the rear of the saddle to lift. When adjusted for your horse, this girthing system results in an incredible reduction of white noise for the horse and accentuates clear communication between horse and rider.

Fenders that curve easily

Enjoy the close contact feeling of fenders that move seamlessly with you. The fenders can be easily sculpted to shape around your leg, allowing you to catch
your oxbows effortlessly.

Poley pads

Poley pads are positioned to provide greater security than the stock model, however you will notice the support is surprisingly gentle, but effective in riding with luxurious cushioning.

Seat

Stands alone for instantaneous soft, all day comfort. With a balanced seat, you are able to find your home position in the saddle whether you have a traditional stock background, or an English riding background. Super close contact, you will notice you have exceptional connection, which makes for relaxed and confident riding.

Collection: Western, Half Breed & Stock Saddles

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