17.5 inch Albion SLK Black Medium

Saddles are permitted on a 5 day UK mainland trial. The trial starts on the day you receive it.
Is your fitter not coming until next week? No problem! Select your delivery date at check out. Please note we recommend having the saddle delivered 2 working days before your saddle fitting appointment in case of any unexpected delays with the courier.

Sadly we are not able to offer a trial internationally at present. However, most of our international clients still find it cheaper to import a quality saddle from UK than to source one in their own country.
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Please note the below features of this model are as standard from new.
Please check the photos and condition details to see if there are any differences shown such as missing knee blocks for example.

• Traditional wooden spring tree
• Full grain flap leather and best Italian calfskins for seat and pads
• Fixed knee blocks for a secure leg position
• Dual flap
• Deep seat
• British Manufactured

• Discipline: Dressage
• Flap type: Dual Flap
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool flocked
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: Non Adjusta
• Flap specification: 6.5
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 18
  • Inside gullet: 11
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 2,775.00 vs. £ 600.00

Good condition
General signs of wear

Made to template, measured as a M
Low head
Narrow seat

A deep seated saddle designed and developed with Klaus Balkenhol German Olympian and team trainer. Constructed on a traditional wooden spring tree with traditional full grain flap leather and best Italian calfskins for seat and pads with non moulded flaps.

Albion are renowned for manufacturing quality, english saddles. The SL Dressage is a much loved traditional Dressage saddle designed and developed by Klaus Balkenhol, German Olympian and team trainer. Designed for competitive riders looking for a classical style dressage saddle.

The latest models are built on the Adjusta Tree. Please check the tree type in features to verify if this saddle has the adjusta tree.

The Albion Adjusta tree is a traditional wooden tree offering the option of altering the width up or down 2 sizes. However, it should not be confused with an adjustable gullet saddle. Albions are adjustable by use of a saddle press machine. Riders who prefer a deep seat with a supprtive leg position, love the SLK Dressage. The fixed knee blocks are larger than the K2 dressage, offering greater support. The saddle is crafted from the finest Italian calfskin for the seat and knee pads and full grain leather on the flaps. Overall the SLK Dressage is a very popular classical style dressage saddle, particulary for riders who prefer the more traditional English leather, wooden tree'd saddle.

Albion products carry a comprehensive warranty that covers faulty materials and bad workmanship. In the unlikely event of a warranty claim, approved warranty replacement or repair will be carried out as necessary, free of charge to yourself upon:

Proof of original purchase
Acceptance of examination by authorised persons
Any unauthorised repairs or alterations will automatically cancel this warranty

Saddles
Saddle trees come with a 5-year warranty for breakage while subject to normal usage and conditions. All other saddle components come with a 2-year warranty for manufacturing errors or component defects, this warranty does not cover wear and tear.

All adjustments to Albion trees must be carried out by authorised persons only.

‘Adjusta-tree’™ is suitable for pressure machine adjustment.
Platinum trees are suitable for interchangeable adjustment.
All other trees must be returned to the Albion factory for adjustment.
Please Note: Albion panels are filled with pure new wool and are stuffed to a medium consistency in order to mould naturally to the shape of the horses back. We recommend that a new saddle is checked after approximately 12 weeks as the wool will settle to the horse’s shape. All wool flocked saddles should be completely re-flocked after 2 to 3 years of use.

Second hand from The Saddle Bank
6 month soundness warranty is provided on all second hand saddles.
Saddles are sold sound, and we expect a saddle with an average amount of use to have many years of use.
Warranty is only valid on saddles that have been well cared for, maintained by the purchaser, and does not include accidental damage, fire, or theft. Any alterations made by a saddle fitter or owner will deem the warranty invalid as the person who has made such changes is responsible for the safety of the saddle.

• Saddle inspection report so you know your saddle has been checked and inspected
• 6 month warranty on all secondhand saddles*
• Manufacturer's warranty on all new saddles
• Guaranteed buy back price within 9 months**
• 5 Day UK Mainland Trial
• FREE ‘Secrets of Selling your Saddle’ eBook to help you sell your old saddles
• FAST delivery worldwide
• 1 hour delivery timeslot for UK mainland clients
• Tracking information provided for overseas clients
• Option to accessorise your saddle
• Friendly customer support team to help you answer any questions and queries

*6 month soundness warranty is provided on all second hand saddles. Saddles are sold sound, and we expect a saddle with an average amount of use to have many years of use. Warranty is only valid on saddles which have been well cared for, and maintained by the purchaser, and does not include accidental damage, fire, or theft. Any alterations made by a saddle fitter or owner will deem the warranty invalid as the person who has made such changes is responsible for the safety of the saddle.
**Guaranteed buy back price is offered on all saddles within 9 months of the original purchase date. The price offered is 20% less the purchase price of second hand saddles, and 35% less the purchase price of new saddles. The guaranteed buy back price is also condition dependent, and the saddle must be in a comparable condition to guarantee the price. The Guaranteed buy back price is only available to UK mainland clients.

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