17.5 inch Bates Artiste Black Adjustable

Saddles are permitted on a 5 day UK mainland trial. Simply add the saddle to your basket and proceed to check out. The trial starts on the day you receive the saddle.
Full payment is taken for the saddle at the point of check out. If the saddle fits – great! No further action required.

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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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Discover how this saddle can be adjusted to fit your horse

This saddle offers a range of adjustment options designed to fine-tune the fit for both horse and rider. Watch the video to explore features such as adjustable gullets, panel options, stirrup bar positioning, and girthing configuration, and see how small changes can make a big difference. Watch Here.

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Typically fits:

This saddle typically works on horses with a standard back profile and standard wither.
It features movable girth straps, which can help achieve a better fit.
This saddle features CAIR Panels, which means your fitter can use Easy Change Risers to get the best fit for your horse.
It also features an adjustable gullet tree. Therefore, the width can easily be altered by swapping out the gullet bars.
A feature of this saddle is the super close contact Synergy panels, which may mean that your horse needs to go down a gullet bar or two to get the best fit.

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.

• Bates Artiste Features:
• Super soft deep seat – Riders will sink into the multi-layered foam seat.
• Super soft synergy panels – Superior comfort for horse and a super close contact feel for enhanced connection.
• CAIR Cushion system to eliminate pressure points.
• Beautiful detail and luxury design.
• Luxe Leather - a beautiful soft, grippy, calfskin leather which will enhance your seat and support you.
• Easy-Change fit solution - easily adjust the width of the saddle as your horse changes shape.
• Running Y-girthing system - ensuring optimum fit for your horse.
• Adjustable Flexibloc system – large supportive fixed blocks which can be repositioned and angled to suit you.
• Elastiflex tree is guaranteed against breakage for the lifetime of the saddle.
• Mono flap for a close connection with your horse.
• Adjustable ergonomic stirrup bar - sliding stirrup bar which can be positioned for the ideal leg position for the individual rider.
• Takes gullet bars from Narrow - Extra Wide
• Sizing on Artiste
• Size 0 = 16.5-17
• Size 1 = 17-17.5
• Size 2 = 17.5-18
• Please check the serial number for accurate sizing.. i.e the end of the serial number will state - 0 or -1 or -2.
• Note: some people find they come up larger. If unsure on which size to try please speak to our customer service team.

• Discipline: Dressage
• Flap type: Monoflap
• Material: Luxe leather
• Panel type: CAIR Cushion System
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: Elastiflex
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 16.76
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 3,799.00 vs. £ 2,499.00

Very good condition
Left flap has light wear
Right flap has light wear

This saddle is classed as GRADE 5: Used saddle. Average condition. Showing obvious signs of use and wear. Will likely include scuffs/marks/discolouration as highlighted in photos.

Bates Artiste Monoflap Dressage Saddle Be as one… The Bates Artiste dressage saddle is the secret to ignite your dressage performance. Discover the artistry in bold innovations that are surprisingly about the subtlety in riding. A position so natural and a connection so sensitive the saddle all but disappears and your performance is amplified. The artistry… this saddle celebrates the art of dressage – the sculpted performance conducted by horse and rider in choreographing every movement with emotion, power and grace. The perfect fit… achieve the perfect fit for your horse and generate power and depth of expression that you will never have felt before. The stability… find stability with the perfect balance that will grant you a stillness, independence of seat, and a lightness of hand and leg that will allow you to dance across your stage with ease. The connection… feel ultimate sensitivity, driving a connection that enables the subtlest finesse in your aids as you take the spotlight in the main arena.

The Bates Artiste is one of our favourite saddles here at The Saddle Bank. It oozes luxury and comfort for both horse and rider. It offers an array of fitting adjustments from the adjustable gullet, to the synergy panel which can be altered using Easy Change Risers, to the sliding adjustable ergonomic stirrup bar. The fit can be completely customised for the individual horse and rider. With the Bates Artiste saddle you can feel a true connection with your horse, rather than feeling like you are perched on top. The Bates Artiste is a stunning, close contact dressage saddle which is well worth the investment.

From new
The Bates Saddles warranty becomes effective from the date of purchase of your new Bates saddle.
You must provide proof of purchase, the original purchase receipt and your warranty card.
A repair or replacement under the Bates Saddles Warranty will not extend your Bates Saddles warranty period.
The Bates Saddles warranty is processed through our appointed Bates Saddles retailers.
What is covered under the Bates Saddles warranty:
Bates Saddles guarantees the repair or replacement of your Bates saddle (or part thereof) at no cost, if found to have a breakage in the tree for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase.
Bates Saddles guarantees the repair or replacement of your Bates saddle (or part thereof) at no cost, if found to have faulty materials or workmanship within two years of the date of purchase.
Please note, this line does not apply to saddles sold as a factory second, discontinued or prototype model, which would feature unique "specials" warranty ticketing.

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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