Give your child the best start in the saddle with the all-new Arena Children’s GP; a high-quality, leather general purpose saddle designed to support young riders from their very first lesson to their first rosette.
Unlike synthetic alternatives that many of us grew up with (yes, we’re looking at you, 90s Wintecs…), this gorgeous leather saddle combines classic craftsmanship with modern innovation, delivering comfort, balance and confidence for little legs.
Carefully engineered with youth-specific features and thoughtfully placed stirrup bars, the Arena Children’s GP encourages natural position and security in the saddle, whether they’re mastering their Up-Downs or preparing for Pony Club shows.
Featuring:
- Adjustable Gullet Bar
- Point & Balance Strap
- Drop Panel
- Square Cantle
- Velcro Adjustable Knee Blocks (other sizes sold seperately)
- European Leather Outer
- Synthetic Panel Underneath
EASY-CHANGE® Fit Solution
The EASY-CHANGE® Fit Solution is a customisable saddle fitting system designed to grow with your horse. It combines adjustable gullet bars (available in sizes from Narrow to XW) with a riser system that allows your saddle fitter to fine-tune the saddle’s fit. This means your saddle can adapt as your horse’s shape changes or even be adjusted for a completely new horse, with no permanent changes.
CAIR® Cushion System
CAIR replaces traditional wool flocking with sealed, air-filled panels. They're designed to spread your weight along the length of the panel and to move with your horse as they work, rather than staying in a fixed shape. One tip with CAIR panels: they'll look a little perched when you first put the saddle on, so girth it up and let it settle before judging how it sits.
Please note: The CAIR cushions are completely sealed and do not need inflating.
All adjustments are measurable, symmetrical and completely reversible, so a qualified fitter can adapt the saddle as your horse changes shape. That makes it a smart long-term investment, especially for a young horse or one you know is going to change a lot, or if you'd like a saddle that can be adjusted to suit a new horse in future.
It is always best to seek Saddle fitting advice from a professional before purchasing or fitting an Arena saddle as it is not just as simple as changing the gullet plate width. The saddle may also need some panel adjustment with specific shimming in areas lacking on the topline or shape of the horse. Our saddle fitters love the Arena saddles due to the variety of models they offer to cover the broad spectrum of horse shapes and sizes.
