17.5 inch Fairfax Original Monoflap Dressage Black Adjustable

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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.
This saddle has wool-flocked panels, so your fitter can make minor adjustments to the flocking to get the best fit for your horse.
It also features an adjustable gullet tree, so the width can easily be altered by swapping out the gullet bars.

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.

• An open, balanced seat allows for the most subtle of aids and adjustments
• Surface-mounted thigh rolls are contoured to offer support without restriction of the knees
•  Stirrup leathers are recessed for closer contact with the horse's sides
• Velcro closure along the length of the panel and two flocking slots enable the flocking to be quickly and easily adjusted.
• Triple billet system provides girthing options both on and off the point to be used with the slimline self-levelling balance strap.
• Well-balanced panels with a broad bearing surface ensure an even distribution of weight across the horse's back
• The mono flap design in combination with the surface mounted thigh rolls provide both closeness and support.
• Changeable gullet bar for easy adjustment as your horse changes shape
• Takes gullet bars from Narrow Medium to XW - XXWide

• Discipline: Dressage
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool flocked panels
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: SIMA tree - R Bar
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 17
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 1,900.00 vs. £ 1,100.00

Good condition
Left flap has moderate wear
Right flap has moderate wear

This saddle is classed as GRADE 4: Used saddle, good condition. General signs of wear. It may include small marks/scuffs, as highlighted in photos.

The Original Fairfax Dressage saddle was developed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis technology. It incorporates a patent-applied-for panel design which allows the horse’s shoulder greater freedom of movement and so enables greater knee flexion. A trial involving eight international riders and a gait analysis high-speed camera proved that this saddle enables the horse to be neater in front. See details of the testing here Made from the finest Italian calf leather and English butt leather, this saddle benefits from being a close contact monoflap design with a surfaced block for rider support. Rider comfort is further enhanced by a recess in the flap for the stirrup leather so that the rider’s upper leg can form a close contact with their horse without any rubbing.

A quality, comfortable dressage saddle, suitable for everyday use and competitions

From new - SimaTree saddle tree (conforms to BS 7875) is guaranteed for five years.
Materials and workmanship on all products are guaranteed for twelve months subject to fair wear and tear.
Repairs and alterations should only be carried out by authorised stockists.
Please keep your sales receipt andcomplete the registraion form on Fairfax Saddles website to register your saddle for its guarantee.

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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