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Bates Caprilli Close Contact Jump Opulence Leather Black 17.5" ADJ

Name: Bates Caprilli Close Contact Jump Opulence Leather Black 17.5" ADJ
Brand: Bates
SKU: SP 13835
Price: 1400.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bates

SKU: SP 13835

£1,400.00

Unit price: per

Condition: 3.0 /5

Serial No: B21050554-44F+

Tax included.Shipping calculated at checkout.

Take two saddles on trial for 5 days.
Use code SADDLETRIAL at checkout.

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Fitting
Seat Size:
17.5"
Fits:
N
NM
M
MW
W
XW
Adjustability: Adjustable Gullet Bar
Wither Profile: Standard
Features
Gussets:
Full Front Gussets
Girthing Options:
Point
Middle
Balance
Saddle Material: Leather
Panel Type: CAIR/HART
Condition
Condition Score: 3.0 /5
This used saddle is in good condition with the usual flap wear and surface scratches you would expect to see on a second-hand saddle.
Condition Rating
5.0 = New Saddle with Tags
4.5 = Ex-demo Saddle, has been used for fittings.
4.0 = Excellent Condition, has been used and ridden in.
3.5 = Very Good Condition
3.0 = Good Condition
2.0 = Fair Condition
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact offers a supportive seat to ensure safe, comfortable landings. Whether commencing your jumping career or competing at the highest level, you will enjoy exceptional balance and comfort. Broad and tapered panels offer tremendous support for your horse’s back, enabling greater freedom of movement.

What our fitters think: “One of our favourite Bates saddle models is the Caprilli jump. The Adjustability and luxury style of this saddle with also the flap cut options (standard and forward cut) make this saddle such a fantastic saddle for the price. Its perfectly multi-purpose ideal for flatwork riding, jumping, cross country/eventing, dressage and still looks like a technical saddle.”

Features:

EASY-CHANGE solution fit – Together the EASY-CHANGE®Gullet System and the EASY-CHANGE® Riser System offer a total fitting solution for your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind. All adjustments are measurable, symmetrical and completely reversible, ensuring total confidence in your ability to custom fit your saddle to your horse’s changing shape for optimal comfort and performance. It’s EASY!

Adjustable Flexibloc system – The Bates saddles adjustable flexibloc system does exactly what it says on the tin. They are adjustable knee blocks designed so the rider can position them for the best optimum performance aiding.

Ergonomic Stirrup Bar - The design registered stirrup bar removes at least one thickness of leather from under the rider's thigh, ensuring even closer contact and maximising rider comfort. The unique shaping offers secure attachment of their stirrup leather, while enabling the leather to come free if required during a fall.

Opulence leather
Soft milled Opulence Leather is renowned for its ultra-soft and grippy characteristics, ensuring immediate rider comfort, security and reducing any ‘breaking in’ time traditionally associated with new saddles.

Models featuring Opulence Leather often offer additional features such as a recessed stirrup channel for the ultimate in close contact, wear patches for added durability and key innovations in rider comfort and adjustability such as an Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar.

Caring for Opulence Leather
Opulence Leather saddles will require regular dressing to prevent moisture loss and to protect the leather, particularly in high areas of wear. Treated in this manner, your new saddle will achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged, worked leather and you can expect years of excellent service from your saddle.
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Speak to our team and get a free virtual saddle consultation. We can look at pictures of your horse and ask you for measurements to help give you peace of mind you're trying the best saddle for your budget.
Unlike traditional saddle shops, where customers have to pay the full cost upfront, with our trial you only pay for the most expensive as a security deposit.
*Unfortunately we can only offer our Saddle Trial in the UK due to shipping costs.
Ride Before You Decide
Choose 2 saddles and add to your cart.
Use code "SADDLETRIAL" at checkout.
You will only pay for shipping and the most expensive saddle as security deposit.
We will contact you to answer any questions you may have and then dispatch your saddles.
You get to trial the saddle for 5 days. Make sure you participate in all your riding activities with this saddles and arrange an in-person fitting with your saddle fitter if possible.
At the end of your trial, we will contact you to see how you got on and arrange collection of the saddles.
Once we have received the saddle(s) back and inspected them, we will issue any refunds necessary.
Shipping is calculated for you automatically at checkout.
UK & ROI £25.00 1-2 working days
Europe £35.00 3 -6 working days
USA £110.00 3 - 7 working days
Canada £125.00 4 - 5 working days
Australia £200.00 7 - 10 working days
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Technical Specification

Fitting

Seat Size:

17.5"

Fits:

N
NM
M
MW
W
XW

Adjustability: Adjustable Gullet Bar

Wither Profile: Standard

Features

Gussets:

Full Front Gussets

Girthing Options:

Point
Middle
Balance

Saddle Material: Leather

Panel Type: CAIR/HART

Condition

Condition Score: 3.0 /5
This used saddle is in good condition with the usual flap wear and surface scratches you would expect to see on a second-hand saddle.

Condition Rating
5.0 = New Saddle with Tags
4.5 = Ex-demo Saddle, has been used for fittings.
4.0 = Excellent Condition, has been used and ridden in.
3.5 = Very Good Condition
3.0 = Good Condition
2.0 = Fair Condition

Saddle Description

The Bates Caprilli Close Contact offers a supportive seat to ensure safe, comfortable landings. Whether commencing your jumping career or competing at the highest level, you will enjoy exceptional balance and comfort. Broad and tapered panels offer tremendous support for your horse’s back, enabling greater freedom of movement.

What our fitters think: “One of our favourite Bates saddle models is the Caprilli jump. The Adjustability and luxury style of this saddle with also the flap cut options (standard and forward cut) make this saddle such a fantastic saddle for the price. Its perfectly multi-purpose ideal for flatwork riding, jumping, cross country/eventing, dressage and still looks like a technical saddle.”

Features:

EASY-CHANGE solution fit – Together the EASY-CHANGE®Gullet System and the EASY-CHANGE® Riser System offer a total fitting solution for your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind. All adjustments are measurable, symmetrical and completely reversible, ensuring total confidence in your ability to custom fit your saddle to your horse’s changing shape for optimal comfort and performance. It’s EASY!
Adjustable Flexibloc system – The Bates saddles adjustable flexibloc system does exactly what it says on the tin. They are adjustable knee blocks designed so the rider can position them for the best optimum performance aiding.
Ergonomic Stirrup Bar - The design registered stirrup bar removes at least one thickness of leather from under the rider's thigh, ensuring even closer contact and maximising rider comfort. The unique shaping offers secure attachment of their stirrup leather, while enabling the leather to come free if required during a fall.

Opulence leather
Soft milled Opulence Leather is renowned for its ultra-soft and grippy characteristics, ensuring immediate rider comfort, security and reducing any ‘breaking in’ time traditionally associated with new saddles.

Models featuring Opulence Leather often offer additional features such as a recessed stirrup channel for the ultimate in close contact, wear patches for added durability and key innovations in rider comfort and adjustability such as an Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar.

Caring for Opulence Leather
Opulence Leather saddles will require regular dressing to prevent moisture loss and to protect the leather, particularly in high areas of wear. Treated in this manner, your new saddle will achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged, worked leather and you can expect years of excellent service from your saddle.