Bates Isabell Dressage Saddle

Advantages: Stylish, comfy
Disadvantages: Not cheap

...of my friends have used Bates saddles over the years and they have always seemed to be well designed, robust and reasonably priced. The Isabell was designed with (I understand) a lot of input from world dressage champion Isabell Werth and trainer Dr Baurner (how is it that all German dressage people seem to have six degrees each AND be able to ride like that?!). It is designed to enhance partnership between horse and rider and this can only improve ...
...hacker. The design of the saddle helps the rider to sit correctly and I have seen so much improvement in riders when they crack how to sit properly. It is so hard to use each part of your body properly when the overall balance is out. It is really comfortable and it does make you feel like you are sitting deeper. The horse seemed comfortable and went nicely in it. The saddle uses the Cair panel system which distributes the weight of the saddle ... Read review

Advantages: Comfortable and you can change the gullets
Disadvantages: Can be a bit expensive with the gullets

What Wintec Say: Developed in conjunction with World Dressage Champion, Isabell Werth to support both horse and rider. The difference the Isabell saddle can make to your riding is quite profound as radical features take the effort out of sitting in the correct position. The Wintec Isabell is versatile, lightweight and provides the easy care benefits of Equisuede. FEATURES: Performance driven tree and seat shape Super-Enduro seat foam retains its ...
...Sorbtec knee inserts moulds to the rider's knee shape Newly positioned stirrup bars are positioned 5cm (2") further back than standard bars Adjustable Flexibloc System enables the rider to individually tailor their thigh and knee support Adjustable Y-Girthing System secures the front and back of saddle High performance panel that is long, even and narrow in the waist CAIR® Panel System provides maximum comfort for your Horse EASY-CHANGE Gullet System ... Read review