Designed in partnership with dressage legend Isabell Werth – for riders who demand precision, connection, and effortless elegance.
The Bates Isabell Icon redefines dressage saddle performance with an ultra-close contact seat, refined support, and luxurious finishes that elevate both rider feel and horse freedom. Designed to position you in perfect harmony with your horse, this saddle blends minimalist design with powerful innovation for riders at any level.
What our fitters think: “The proof is in the pudding with this one, if professional riders endorse with their namesake then its a keeper! Deep seated with a central balance point combined with a narrow twist engages the rider for an elegant elongated feel to aid the position and riding.”
Featuring:
Isabell Icon Seat
You will feel seated closer to your horse than ever before. An ultra-narrow waist that is low to your horse and just enough support to help you to move in harmony and deliver aids cleanly.
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.
FlexiContourbloc
The FlexiContourbloc is anatomically contoured to allow your leg to fit in and behind the bloc. This bloc design provides unparalleled support tailored to your individual riding position for maximised comfort and security. The FlexiContourbloc can be effortlessly adjusted forwards, backwards, or on a precise angle to mirror your individual riding position. Once you’ve found the perfect placement, simply tighten the two screws under the flap to lock the FlexiContourbloc securely into place.
Luxe Leather
Luxe Leather is hand-selected from the finest calf leather in the world and meticulously cared for throughout its specialised tanning process to guarantee exceptional performance in strength, richness of colour, ultra-soft feel and level of grip to meet the unique depends on an equestrian saddle.
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 Medium 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—no permanent changes required!
CAIR® Cushion System
The CAIR® Cushion System replaces traditional flocking with air-filled panels to ensure your horse’s ultimate comfort. These sealed panels work by evenly distributing the rider’s weight across your horse’s back, helping to eliminate pressure points and allowing the panels to move and mould with your horse’s working muscles. This means your horse can enjoy complete freedom of movement, improved blood flow, and support for muscle development.
Please note: The CAIR cushions are completely sealed and do not need inflating.
