{"product_id":"bates-ap-gp-black-17-5-adj-6","title":"Bates All Purpose GP Heritage Leather Black 17.5\" ADJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bates All Purpose is a dependable all-rounder for riders who hack, school and jump a little, and want one saddle that copes with all of it. The seat is deep and the waist narrow, so you sit down into the saddle rather than perched on top, and that gives a secure, balanced feel. Heritage leather has a hard-wearing, classic finish, and the adjustable systems mean a fitter can adapt it as your horse changes shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.5\" seat, with a deeper seat for security and a narrow twist so it feels close underneath you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic Stirrup Bar: the buckle sits flush under the flap, so there's less bulk under your leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Flexibloc knee blocks, so your fitter can set the support where it suits your leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEASY-CHANGE® Fit Solution: the gullet bar can be swapped by a fitter to change the width, which is handy if your horse's shape changes over time or the saddle moves on to a new horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAIR® Cushion System panels: sealed, air-filled panels in place of traditional wool flocking, designed to spread the rider's weight evenly and move with the horse's back as it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop panel points and moulded knee inserts under the flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort girthing with point strap and balance options, so your fitter can help keep the saddle stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage leather in black, with a durable, classic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits riders who do a bit of everything and want a secure, supportive seat, on horses whose shape may change through the year. To feel the difference the leather makes to grip and softness, try it against the same saddle in Luxe Leather. For a traditional flocked comparison, the GFS GP is a good one to trial alongside it. 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":64719834022265,"sku":"SC-14407","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/3325\/6213\/files\/bates-all-purpose-gp-heritage-leather-black-175-adj-at-saddles-direct-6655013.jpg?v=1790937510","url":"https:\/\/saddlesdirect.co.uk\/products\/bates-ap-gp-black-17-5-adj-6","provider":"Saddles Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}