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Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle

BHARLXXXXXCBL1

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$6,195.00
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Be as one… the secret to ignite your dressage performance. 

Discover the artistry in bold innovations that are surprisingly about the subtlety in riding. A position so natural and a connection so sensitive the saddle all but disappears and your performance is amplified. 

  • The artistry… this saddle celebrates the art of dressage – the sculpted performance conducted by horse and rider in choreographing every movement with emotion, power and grace.

  • The perfect fit… achieve the perfect fit for your horse and generate power and depth of expression that you will never have felt before.

  • The stability… find stability with the perfect balance that will grant you a stillness, independence of seat, and a lightness of hand and leg that will allow you to dance across your stage with ease.

  • The connection… feel ultimate sensitivity, driving a connection that enables the subtlest finesse in your aids as you take the spotlight in the main arena.

 

Other Features

  • Classic Black Luxe Leather or Classic Brown Luxe Leather – simply the perfect riding surface with its luxurious and tactile grip.
  • Sweet Spot in the seat guides you to neutral, where you feel your pelvic bones squarely and contact is closest.
  • This allows for a longer leg, perfect alignment and support for your upper body balance.
  • Synergy Panel – a low profile panel in dressage is revolutionary.
  • This panel achieves a quick and seamless transition from your seat to your horse for unprecedented connection.
  • The Bates Synergy Panel is the ultimate for freeing your horse to perform to their full potential.

It is simply the most shock absorbent and protective panel for your horse’s comfort and full range of movement.

Monoflap – when it comes to communication, the monoflap design enables the saddle to disappear, so you feel your horse, as never before. The Unique shaping of the saddle flap, allows your aids to transmit to your horse cleanly and directly.
Due to the moveable FlexiContourbloc, the sizing is suitable for a range of sizes.Enjoy unprecedented support to stabilise your leg and eliminate lift, with a contour that flows through the full length of the bloc.It is the quiet interaction of this FlexiContourbloc in riding that is like no other and has to be ridden in to experience its power.

As a guide, Size 0 is similar to approximately 16.5”-17”, Size 1 is similar to 17”-17.5” and Size 2 is similar to 17.5”-18”.

Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar further ensures maintaining perfect balance and strength is effortless.

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Have a question? Don't you dare hesitate to reach out and contact us! We here to help.

Our Devonport address is:
1 Ferguson Drive,
Quoiba, Tasmania 7310
Phone: 03 6424 7614
Opening Hours: 
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am – 2pm
Sunday and Public Holidays CLOSED

Our Launceston address is:
116 Forster Street,
Invermay, Tasmania 7248
Phone: 03 6331 4257
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 2pm
Sunday and Public Holidays CLOSED

Saddle Trial Policy

 Trials: Saddles ordered through the Saddleworld Devonport website or purchased in-store at either Saddleworld Devonport or Saddleworld Launceston, and paid for via credit card or bank transfer with a delivery address within Australia, automatically qualify for the trial period.*

In the rare event that you wish to make a return, to qualify for an exchange or refund you must ensure that the saddle;

  1. Is returned within 7 days of delivery;
  2. Remains unused, with the original ticketing, saddle covers clean and the saddle unmarked. The girth points cannot show signs of excessive wear beyond what a saddle fitting would produce.
  3. Is returned in its original packaging, which must be in the same condition as when received. This includes ensuring that saddles are well-packed in foam/cardboard to protect the item during transit, and any tags or warranty information are with the saddle.

Terms:

  • Return postage to the store location will be the responsibility of the customer.
  • All returned saddles will incur a $100 Trial Fee that will be deducted from the refund before processing.
  • Refunds make take up to 2 business days to be processed on delivery – please allow for at least 5 business days to see the funds return to your account.
  • The trial period commences on the day you receive your parcel, as recorded by the postal company. Or for local customers, on the day you collect the saddle from our store. If for some reason the saddles return is delayed at the fault of the customer, the trial period will be forfeited at the discretion of the Saddleworld Manager
  • The trial period concludes on the 7th day. For example, if a saddle is received on a Monday, it must be returned via post or delivered in person to Saddleworld Devonport or Launceston the following Monday.

*Please note that purchases made through Buy Now Pay Later services (such as Afterpay, Zip Pay, etc.), financed orders, and international orders do not qualify for the trial. Additionally, saddles that have been discounted or discontinued by the manufacturer are exempt from this trial offer.

Saddleworld Devonport and Launceston reserve the right to refuse returns of saddles that have not met these terms, and the saddles return to the customer is that customers responsibility.

Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle
Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle
Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle
Bates Artiste Dressage Saddle

FAQs

Can i really return the saddle if i dont like it?

You absolutely can!

Discover the Right Saddle for You and Your Horse - No Strings Attached!

If you're really unsure we always recommend a saddle fit. Contact your local saddle fitter to see if this saddle is in their stocked range. You might be able to save yourself a bit of hassle if they have it available as a demo.

We would never want you to keep the saddle if it wasnt working out for you and your horse. BUT we do have to be very strict with the terms, so please contact us to return the saddle before the 14 day trial period is up.

How do i pre-order the saddle i want?

You just give us a call!

Our Devonport address is:
1 Ferguson Drive,
Quoiba, Tasmania 7310
Phone: 03 6424 7614
Opening Hours: 
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am – 2pm
Sunday and Public Holidays CLOSED

Our Launceston address is:
116 Forster Street,
Invermay, Tasmania 7248
Phone: 03 6331 4257
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 2pm
Sunday and Public Holidays CLOSED

You're in good hands!

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Customer Reviews

  • Tayla was one of the best customer service professionals I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Highly Recommend.

    Jane
  • Very well set up for the country people with friendly staff.

    David Weeks
  • Super friendly and helpful with lots of stock for horses and riders.

    Vicky Nagy
  • Arrived just before closing time and the friendly staff were very patient and friendly and helpful….a very happy daughter afterwards….even the Moggy Door-Cat was friendly.

    Local Guide
  • The staff were very helpful :-) They assisted in getting the size I needed in a beautiful jacket and offered to get it in as soon as possible for only a small additional cost. ❤️ Excellent service.

    Erica Kingham-Bradley
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