17.5 inch PDS Carl Hester Delicato II Black Adjustable

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.

• Designed for riders with narrow hips
• No front gusset for a close contact feel
• Surface block for rider support
• Adjustable gullet bars from Narrow - XW
• Deep seat for rider comfort
• Attractive design

• Discipline: Dressage
• Flap type: Monoflap
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Flocked
• Wither profile: Standard
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 17
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 3,700.00 vs. £ 1,650.00

Very good condition.
Light signs of wear, small mark on piping front of pommel
Currently fitted with a blue bar

The PDS Delicato is a beautiful edition to the PDS Carl Hester Collection. The saddle brings the rider’s lower leg closer to the horse as the saddle does not have a front gusset. The saddle is crafted for those with narrow hips without compromising comfort for the horse. As with all PDS Carl Hester Collection saddles the soft panelling creates very close contact and absorbs the movement of the horse. The X-Change System Series I to fit a range of horses and AMS for horse comfort.

“In actual fact Delicato himself has a very wide rib cage, it was very difficult especially because I’m quite narrow to actually feel that I could sit comfortably on him. This saddle immediately had the effect of bringing me closer to the horse which is very important,” Carl Hester MBE.

What makes it different? The PDS Delicato is very similar to the PDS Valegro, the main difference is the cantle. The cantle has been crafted in a more rounded shape. The saddle has also been created for a wider shaped horse.

A lovely adjustable dressage saddle for schooling and competing

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 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.

• 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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