{"product_id":"bates-all-purpose-gp-luxe-leather-black-16-5-adj","title":"Bates All Purpose+ GP Luxe Leather Black 16.5\" ADJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bates All Purpose+ is an all-rounder for riders who hack, school on the flat and pop the odd jump, all in one saddle. This ex-demo example is in Bates' Luxe Leather, so it feels soft and grippy from the first ride. It's also adjustable for both horse and rider, so it can be set up around the pair of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupportive seat that keeps you secure and central, whether you're schooling or jumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar: lift the catch, slide the bar to where your leg hangs most naturally, then press it down to lock it in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Flexibloc knee blocks, which you can reposition to suit your leg length and riding style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop panel points and quilted panel points, with moulded knee inserts under the flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull front gussets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAIR Cushion System: sealed, air-filled panels in place of wool flocking. They're designed to spread your weight along the length of the panel and move with your horse as they work. They're fully sealed and never need inflating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: interchangeable gullet bars from medium narrow to extra wide, plus a riser system. A qualified fitter can adapt the saddle as your horse changes shape, with no permanent changes. Tell us which gullet bar you need and we'll fit it before it goes out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint, middle and balance girthing options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxe Leather: hand-selected calf leather with a soft feel and lovely grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saddle suits a horse with a standard wither and a flatter back. It also suits a rider who wants one saddle that can do a bit of everything and can be adjusted around their position. If you're narrowing down GPs, trial it alongside the Bates All Purpose in Heritage leather to feel the difference the Luxe Leather makes to softness and grip. Or try it against a wool-flocked GFS GP to compare CAIR panels with traditional flocking. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs ever, that's a starting point for narrowing things down rather than a fit guarantee, so we'd recommend trialling it alongside an appointment with a fitter to see how it sits on your horse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bates","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":64955986346361,"sku":"SDN-1926","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/3325\/6213\/files\/IMG-7939.jpg?v=1792679705","url":"https:\/\/saddlesdirect.co.uk\/products\/bates-all-purpose-gp-luxe-leather-black-16-5-adj","provider":"Saddles Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}