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The Bates range of dressage saddles feature an Elastiflex tree - guaranteed for the life of the saddle (deemed to be 10 years), CAIR air panels (guaranteed for 5 years) and the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System which give the most flexibility when looking for the best fit.

The CAIR System is where the traditional fillings for saddles is replaced by air. This in turn helps your horse feel more comfortable by helping him relax and engage. The CAIR system also means that the saddle will be lighter and fit the conformation of the horse because there are no tangeable fillings that can be unevenly moulded over time, creating pressure points. The use of air as a filling also helps distribute the weight of the rider more evenly and can accommodate the horses changing conformation as he becomes more mature and builds up muscle, especially around the withers and therefore more comfortable for the horse. The rider also becomes closer to the horse helping both achieve the best performance. For more information on the CAIR system visit www.cairpanelsystem.com

Bates dressage saddles are not the cheapest saddles starting at around £1700 RRP ($2810) but if that is stretching your budget why not try the Wintec range of dressage saddles. These are from the same stable as Bates but being made of a synthetic material come in at around half the price of the Bates.

	Bates Caprilli The Bates Caprilli has an EASY-CHANGE Gullet System which means that you can change the fit of the saddle to suit your horses' changing shape
	Bates Innova The Bates Innova is one of the most technologically advanced saddles in the world
	Bates Isabell The Bates Isabell dressage saddle has been designed in conjuction with the World Dressage Champion