The ultimate all-rounder – comfort, innovation, and performance in one.
The Bates All Purpose Saddle is the world’s first truly high-performance general-purpose saddle, bringing cutting-edge technology and design to everyday riding. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxed hack, flatwork schooling, or taking on small jumps, this saddle delivers unbeatable comfort, balance, and support for both horse and rider.
Key Features:
Low Square Cantle, Open Seat
The Bates All Purpose SC features a low, square-shaped cantle which is particularly suited for leisure riding involving more jumping.
EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution
Includes the EASY-CHANGE® Gullet System and EASY-CHANGE® Riser System. Customise your saddle’s fit with measurable, symmetrical, and fully reversible adjustments.
Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar
The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar empowers you to achieve effortless alignment between you and your horse. By allowing you to customise the position of the stirrup bar, you have complete control over your preferred riding position. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar can be easily repositioned by simply lifting the catch and sliding the bar to suit your individual position. The bar should then be secured by pressing down firmly on the catch and locking the bar into place.
Adjustable Flexibloc System
Customise your knee block position to suit your riding style and preference, giving you personalised support and stability.
Luxe Leather
Luxe Leather is hand-selected from the finest calf-leather in the world and meticulously cared for throughout its specialised tanning process. This will guarantee exceptional performance in strength, richness of colour, ultra-soft feel and level of grip to meet the unique demands of an equestrian saddle.
Leather is a natural product and as such any marks, scars or colour variations within the Luxe Leather are not a fault and add to the individual character of your new Bates Luxe Leather saddle.
Your new saddle will feel exceptionally grippy, luxurious and succulent from day one, providing you with the ultimate in comfort and prestige.
Additional Comfort Features:
- Drop panel points for improved saddle fit
- Moulded knee inserts for enhanced support
- Quilted panel points for cushioned comfort
Why Choose the Bates All Purpose Saddle?
- Versatile enough for multiple disciplines
- Exceptional rider comfort with a deep, grippy seat
- Adjustable to suit both horse and rider
- Innovative design backed by Bates’ reputation for performance
What our fitters say: “The Bates AP+ Luxe is a beautiful luxury take on the ever popular Bates All purpose saddle, not to mention the technical options this saddle offers including adjustable N-XW, adjustable stirrup bar and flexicontour knee blocks.”
