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Fairfax Classic Dressage Black 17" ADJ

Name: Fairfax Classic Dressage Black 17" ADJ
Brand: Fairfax
SKU: SC-14320
Price: 1400.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Fairfax

SKU: SC-14320

£1,400.00

Unit price: per

Condition: 3.5 /5

Serial No: 0102205901

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

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Fitting
Seat Size:
17"
Fits:
NM
M
MW
W
XW
XXW
Adjustability: Adjustable Gullet Bar
Wither Profile: Standard
Features
Gussets:
Full Front Gussets
Girthing Options:
Point
Middle
V-Web
Saddle Material: Leather
Panel Type: Flocked
Condition
Condition Score: 3.5 /5
This used saddle is in very 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
Built for the rider who wants a monoflap's close, professional feel without the bulk of a bigger block, the Classic Dressage carries a surface-mounted thigh block, just enough to enhance your stability and position without getting in the way of your seat or balance. It's a genuinely forward seat, encouraging you to sit up through the core in a proper dressage position, in super-soft full-grain hide that feels good from the first ride.

Surface-mounted thigh block, sized to support your position without restricting your seat, a good option if you've found the bigger blocks on Fairfax's Performance range too much

Forward seat, encouraging you to sit tall and ride through your core rather than perching

Super-soft full-grain hide on the seat and knee pad

Multiple girthing options unique to a dressage monoflap, letting your fitter fine-tune stability to your horse's shape and way of going: start in the neutral 2nd and 3rd billet position, moving to 1st and 3rd if the saddle shifts forward. Never use the 1st and 2nd billets together, as this will unbalance the saddle

Handmade in Walsall, England, by Fairfax's Master Saddlers, built on the same pressure-relieving research as their Performance and World Class ranges

Prolite-lined, wool-flocked panel for proven pressure distribution, with traditional re-flocking still possible on site

Changeable gullet bar (this one's fitted with an R-Bar), so your fitter can size it to your horse now and adjust it as they change shape

This one works across a fairly wide range of horse shapes, since the surface-mounted block and multiple girthing positions give your fitter room to fine-tune it rather than relying on one fixed setup.

If you're trialling it alongside a Fairfax Performance or World Class dressage saddle, the main thing to compare is the thigh block, the Classic's is noticeably smaller and less restrictive, so it's worth noticing whether that changes how secure you feel.

As 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.
Free Saddle Consultations
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.
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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"

Fits:

NM
M
MW
W
XW
XXW

Adjustability: Adjustable Gullet Bar

Wither Profile: Standard

Features

Gussets:

Full Front Gussets

Girthing Options:

Point
Middle
V-Web

Saddle Material: Leather

Panel Type: Flocked

Condition

Condition Score: 3.5 /5
This used saddle is in very 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

Built for the rider who wants a monoflap's close, professional feel without the bulk of a bigger block, the Classic Dressage carries a surface-mounted thigh block, just enough to enhance your stability and position without getting in the way of your seat or balance. It's a genuinely forward seat, encouraging you to sit up through the core in a proper dressage position, in super-soft full-grain hide that feels good from the first ride.

Surface-mounted thigh block, sized to support your position without restricting your seat, a good option if you've found the bigger blocks on Fairfax's Performance range too much
Forward seat, encouraging you to sit tall and ride through your core rather than perching
Super-soft full-grain hide on the seat and knee pad
Multiple girthing options unique to a dressage monoflap, letting your fitter fine-tune stability to your horse's shape and way of going: start in the neutral 2nd and 3rd billet position, moving to 1st and 3rd if the saddle shifts forward. Never use the 1st and 2nd billets together, as this will unbalance the saddle
Handmade in Walsall, England, by Fairfax's Master Saddlers, built on the same pressure-relieving research as their Performance and World Class ranges
Prolite-lined, wool-flocked panel for proven pressure distribution, with traditional re-flocking still possible on site
Changeable gullet bar (this one's fitted with an R-Bar), so your fitter can size it to your horse now and adjust it as they change shape

This one works across a fairly wide range of horse shapes, since the surface-mounted block and multiple girthing positions give your fitter room to fine-tune it rather than relying on one fixed setup.

If you're trialling it alongside a Fairfax Performance or World Class dressage saddle, the main thing to compare is the thigh block, the Classic's is noticeably smaller and less restrictive, so it's worth noticing whether that changes how secure you feel.

As 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.