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Kent and Masters Dressage Saddle Review

By Jade | January 13, 2023
  1. Dressage
  2. All about adjustable gullet saddles
  3. Kent and Masters

Kent and Masters Dressage Saddle Review

If you are looking for a new dressage saddle and want something lightweight, leather, and adjustable? If so, you should consider a Kent and Masters Dressage Saddle.

Kent & Masters have a good range of dressage saddles suitable horses with low, medium or high wither profiles.
Simultaneously, offering fixed block, or velcro adjustable knee blocks so there is something to suit most riders too!

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Kent and Masters Dressage Saddles

Kent & Masters Original Dressage

The original dressage saddle would suit a rider that that likes to have some flexibility in the positioning of the thigh block.
Furthermore, velcro thigh blocks positioned underneath the large saddle flap can be moved to suit the riders leg length, whilst providing support and stability.
This model comes in either a medium or high wither option and includes changeable girth straps, with three possible girthing attachments to increase the stability of the saddle

Available in 17, 17.5, and 18 inch
Only available in Black.

S-Series Dressage Movable Block

The S-Series dressage movable block saddle shares the same flexibility of having a movable thigh block as the original dressage saddle whilst further providing a close contact feel. Above all, the S-Series benefits from a higher specification design offering a more luxurious feel and appearance. This model comes in a low, medium and high wither option so would suit most horses. The saddle also offers the changeable girting options to increase saddle stability.

Available in 16.5, 17, 17.5, and 18 inch
Only available in Black.

S-Series Dressage Surface Block

The S-Series dressage surface block saddle would suit a rider that likes to feel more supported in the saddle. The large surface-mounted block will help to keep the riders leg in the correct dressage position and as stable as possible. Whilst the close contact panel design optimizes rider comfort.  The S-Series models benefits from superior craftmanship and is designed to a higher specification which results in a more luxurious saddle.

Available in 17, 17.5, and 18 inch
Only available in Black.

Competition Series Dressage Saddle

The Competition Series dressage saddle is the latest model to join the Kent and Masters dressage saddle family. This saddle is ideal for those who love the Kent and Masters brand but want that close contact feel of a monoflap dressage saddle. It features patent welting for a luxurious finish, surface mounted knee blocks for support for the rider, and hide-covered flaps for a true luxurious feel. 

Available in 17, and 17.5 inch
Only available in Black.

All of the above models take the R Bar which is adjustable from Narrow Medium up to XW-XXW. Full details on the various gullet bars can be found here.

Kent and Masters Dressage saddles are an extremely popular choice. Kent & Masters are well made, good quality, and very attractive in design.

Overall, they are one of The Saddle Bank's top picks for Dressage Saddles in today's market.

Kent and Masters Dressage saddle review

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