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Adjustable GFS Monarch Saddles – Adjustable, Affordable… Saddle Review!

By Jade | February 7, 2020
  1. Dressage
  2. Showjumping
  3. General Purpose
  4. Pony Saddles
  5. GFS Monarch

Who are GFS Monarch?

GFS, otherwise known as General Fieldhouse is a British saddle brand. Within their range GFS offer the GFS Monarch, GFS transition, GFS PX, and GFS Premier saddles. All are full leather adjustable gullet saddles, each offering something a little different. 

Being able to adjust the gullet as your horse changes shape through muscle development/loss, weight gain/loss is a really great function to have on any saddle you purchase, combined with flocked panels which can be adjusted to suit your horse.

If you are still a bit confused about which saddle or any saddle related product is best for you why not get in touch with our friendly customer support team. Via phone on 01733 301 488 or email info@thesaddlebank.com. Our lovely team are always happy to help as much as they can and provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for you and your horse.

Is a GFS Monarch Saddle right for you?

Monarch adjustable saddles are one of the GFS brands and have a great selection of 9 saddles; 3 GP, 3 Jump, 3 dressage.

Adjustable Monarch saddles have a range to suit most horses, whether that is standard wither horses or low/cob profiles.

What gullet bars fit GFS Monarch Saddles?

The Monarch saddles take the S636 Monarch Gullet bars which are available from Narrow to XXXX Wide.
Needing a different gullet bar? Click here to order yours now!

What saddles are in the GFS Monarch Range?

Below are the models of adjustable saddles available in the GFS Monarch Range.

GP

CODE: S602

Sizes available:16.5, 17, 17.5, 18
Tree widths: Narrow - Extra Wide
Colours: Havana Brown, Black

Features

  • Double Stitched Leather

  • Great all purpose saddle

  • Comfortable and balanced seat

  • Generous flap to support the rider on the flat and over jumps

  • Front gusset

  • Open head

  • Standard wither profile

Click here to get your next Monarch GP!

Cob GP

CODE: S650

Sizes: 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18
Tree widths: Narrow - XXXXW
Colours: Black and Havanna Brown

Features:

  • Perfect for wide horses
  • Good spinal clearance in the channel
  • Panel is designed for a broader shoulder

Click here to get your cob GP saddle.

Pony GP

CODE: S670

Sizes: 15" / 16"
Tree widths: N-XXW
Colours: Black & Brown

Features:

  • Full leather
  • Lightweight flexible tree
  • Easy fit gullet system
  • Good spinal clearance in the channel
  • Front gusset
  • Removable knee blocks for the perfect rider positioning

To get your next GFS Monarch Pony GP saddle click here!

VSJ

CODE: S612
Sizes: 16.5, 17, 17.5
Tree widths: Narrow - Extra Wide
Colours: Havana Brown, Black

Features:

  • Double stitched leather
  • Perfect for jumping, hunting, hacking, and cross country
  • Comfortable and balanced seat
  • Velcro front and rear Flexi-blocks allowing rider to adapt a number of positions, accommodating various leg lengths
  • Front gusset
  • Open head
  • Standard wither profile

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Jump

CODE: S665

Sizes: 16.5, 17, 17.5
Tree widths: N - Extra Extra Wide
Colours: Havanna Brown, Black

Features:

  • Forward Cut
  • Panel allows for closer feel
  • Flatter seat to give rider greater flexibility
  • Velcro front and rear blocks accommodate a number of leg lengths

Click here to view all GFS Monarch Jump saddles in stock.

Pony Jump

CODE: S671

Sizes: 15" / 16"
Tree widths: N-XXW
Colours: Black & Brown

Features:

  • Double stitched covered leather
  • Lightweight flexible tree
  • Forward cut
  • Secure seat
  • Velcro front and rear blocks
  • Panels allow a close feel for great communication between pony and rider

Click here to get your Pony Jump saddle!

Dressage

CODE: S614

Sizes: 16.5, 17, 17.5
Tree widths: Narrow - Extra Wide
Colours: Black

Features:

  • Soft & Supple double stitched leather
  • Great for any dressage rider
  • Comfortable & balance seat
  • Supportive block with padded knee roll
  • Front gusset
  • Open head
  • Standard wither profile

View our GFS Monarch Dressage saddles in stock here!

Low Cantle Dressage

CODE: S655

Sizes: 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18
Tree widths: N - XXW
Colours: Black

Features:

  • Lower cantle offers more freedom in this saddle
  • Closer feel and enhanced communication between horse and rider
  • Comfortable & balance seat
  • Supportive block with padded knee roll
  • Front gusset
  • Open head
  • Standard wither profile

Get yours here now! 

Cob Dressage

CODE: S656

Sizes: 16.5-17.5
Tree widths: N-XXXXW
Colours: Black

Features:

  • Perfect for wider horses
  • Good spinal clearance in the channel
  • Panel is designed for a broader shoulder
  • Lower cantle offers more freedom
  • Closer feel and enhanced communication between horse and rider

Get your next Cob Dressage saddle here!

Pony Trophy Show

CODE: S672

Sizes: 14, 15, 16 
Tree widths: N-XXXXW
Colours: Brown

Features:

  • Perfect for lead rein and first ridden classes
  • Good spinal clearance in the channel
  • Low profile flat seat gives a neat appearance to show off the pony
  • Minimal moveable knee blocks to aid rider stability
  • Closer feel and enhanced communication between horse and rider

To get your Pony Show saddle in Leather click here, or in Suede and Leather click here

Trial an Adjustable GFS Monarch saddle

If you would like to trial an Adjustable Monarch saddle browse our current selection here.

The Saddle Bank offer 5 day UK Trials on all Quality Used Saddles.
Shipping is available worldwide.

Buy a new GFS Monarch saddle.

If you would like to treat your horse to a brand new GFS Monarch saddle, please take a look at our current selection or contact info@thesaddlebank.com

Learn more about how saddles should fit….

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