17.5 inch Ideal Sophia Dressage Brown Medium Wide

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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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.

• Narrow twist & seat for an optimal close contact seat position
• Broad bearing surface panel
• Custom block options to suit different lengths of leg and seat positions
• Mono flap with velcro panel design
• External knee blocks for added support
• Coloured knee blocks , cantle and seat
• High wither
• Developed with longer tree points

• Discipline: Dressage
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool Flocked
• Wither profile: High
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 17.5
  • Inside gullet: 5
  • D-D: 9
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 2,995.00 vs. £ 475.00

Average condition
Seat: General signs of wear, Discolouration
Left flap has moderate wear
Right flap has moderate wear
Pommel scratch
Cantle scratch

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.

The Sophia has been designed for the Dressage Horses with a high wither as the trees has been specially developed with longer tree points. It is manufactured using the finest British sourced leather and materials.

A popular dressage saddle for everyday use and competitions.

From New All Ideal & WRS saddles carry a comprehensive 12 month warranty from the date of purchase, against defective workmanship and materials, subject to fair wear and tear.

At the Ideal & WRS Saddle Company we guarantee the tree of our saddles for three years under conditions of normal use.

Unauthorised repairs or alterations to a saddle will invalidate our warranty.

Responsibility will not be taken for damage or defect caused by improper storage, misuse, neglect or accident.

Please note: Leather is a natural product and there is likely to be some colour loss during the initial use of this saddle. This is normal and should not be considered a defect.


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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