17.5 inch Black Country Classic Show Brown Wide

Saddle ID: S11138

Brand: Black Country
Model: Classic Show
Width: Wide
Size: 17.5
Colour: Brown
Tree type: Classic
Material: Leather
Condition: Used
Condition Grade: Grade 3
Serial number: 36395
Year of Manufacture 2025
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Our price: £ 1,050 .00
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Niki, 57 seconds ago

Saddle for a hard to fit horse

Finding a saddle for my PRE, Quilate, who is notoriously difficult to fit, was turning into a complete nightmare. Thankfully, The Saddle Bank made the entire process incredibly easy. Their team was so polite, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. They gave me true 5-star customer service and all the guidance I needed to take the risk and buy blind.The Aviar saddle was priced perfectly and sent out promptly, arriving at my door in no time. I am so relieved to finally have a comfortable fit for my horse and am incredibly grateful for their amazing support.

Jay, 11 minutes ago

Staff at the Saddle Bank were very helpful and acc...

Staff at the Saddle Bank were very helpful and accommodating. I’d definitely recommend and use them again.

Karen lovell, 31 minutes ago

Saddle sale and purchase

Really easy transaction I have both sold and purchased and found the whole process really easy. Great communication and contact throughout Item purchased exactly as described

Caroline Hill, 32 minutes ago

5* saddle selling experience

The whole process of selling my saddle was quick, easy and the price they offered was actually more than I expected so was really happy from start to finish. The money was paid directly into my bank account very quickly. Absolutely no issues and would definitely use them again.

Claire, 10 hours ago

Fantastic service

Found a saddle via their Facebook page and in just a few clicks it was ordered, so simple and had the option to change the bar fitted. Saddle arrived when they said it would, very well packed and it fits my horse perfectly. Thank you so much, so great to have such a good choice, a trial to make sure it fits and you know your buying from someone reputable.

Lorna Lagerman, 1 day ago

Fantastic service

The Saddle Bank has been an excellent service. So straight forward. No stress at all. To have the saddle picked up by a courier and then receive payment a couple of days later really took all the pressure off. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you

Sue, 3 days ago

Just Brilliant

Great company. They did everything with such speed, sending emails to keep me informed. Offered a very good price for my saddle, arranged collection and paid me all within a week. Excellent service.

Cathy, 3 days ago

Brilliant

Amazing couldn’t have asked for better x

Stacey Bosley, 3 days ago

Excellent service, excellent saddle!

We are over the moon with our second hand Bates saddle purchased from The Saddle Bank. It is in excellent condition and exactly as described. Emmie was very accommodating as we asked, due to extenuating circumstances, if we could extend the 5 day trial period due to not being able to try the saddle as the weather was just too hot for riding! Happy customer and even more happy horse and jockey! Highly recommend!

Sue Shore, 5 days ago

At last a saddle that fits

My journey started with a Stubben, stupid as didn’t like it but I needed something. Because I didn’t like it I bought a Wintec 500, but could see that didn’t fit. By now I had a date for the saddle fitter. Got confirmation neither suited the mare (only long reined) but gave a couple of suggestions. Mare is going off to be restarted, so had to act quickly & as luck would have it one came up which I dropped off to trainer. Guess what didn’t fit & nothing could be altered on the K&M to make it fit. This saddle fitter gave some suggestions & then sent a link for 3 with The Saddle Bank. Of course it was the most expensive of the 3. It arrived on Saturday as promised delivered to trainer Sunday & saddle fitter gave the all clear Monday. And not one alteration needed. The saddle is in good condition & fits her well. I have yet to try it out but I’m not concerned about me at this point. What made it so much harder my mare is croup high. Hoping as she is a 5yo TB she might level up a bit. Moto go with someone who has multiple choice & offers a return service. I’m now stuck with 2 saddles & a depleted savings account 😭

How the trial works

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.

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.
Read full details on how the trial works here.

Will this fit your horse?

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Typically fits:

This saddle works well on various wither and back profiles, depending on the tree it is on.

It is available on the Classic tree, which is a standard tree for standard wither and back profiles, Freedom tree, which is a lower profile and broader head and flatter throughout. This works well on Warmblood, Quarter Horse, Arab and Draught types. Native tree, which is a wide head and shape suited to Native types with some shape to their back. Show Tree, which features a wide head with some shape to the tree, making it suitable for ponies and native types. Euro Tree which is very wide in the head and flat through the true, great for small wide ponies.

As the saddle is wool flocked, your fitter can make on-site adjustments to fine-tune the fit to your horse’s shape as needed.

Please check the features to see which tree this saddle is on.

Features

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.

  • Dual flap
  • Straight cut
  • Wool flocked
  • Subtle knee roll to keep the rider in the ideal position
  • Low cantle and flatter seat for a neater appearance
  • Seat Sizes 17 inch-18 inch
  • Discipline: Show/Working Hunter
  • Flap type: Dual Flap
  • Material: Leather
  • Panel type: Wool Flocked
  • Wither profile: Standard
  • Tree type: Classic
  • Specifications:
    • Flap length: 17
    • Inside gullet: 5.5
    • D-D: 9
  • RRP: vs Our Price: £ 1,685.00 vs. £ 1,050.00
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Clean and Care Guidelines
The Black Country Premium Leather Care Kit is meticulously crafted to maintain and enhance the longevity of your equestrian leather goods. Developed in collaboration with Black Country Saddles' own leather tannery, this kit ensures that your saddle and other leather items receive the highest standard of care. Whether you're preparing for a show or conducting routine maintenance, this kit provides all the essentials to keep your leather supple, nourished, and protected.

Features
Premium Leather Cleaner: Formulated alongside Black Country’s leather tannery, this cleaner effectively removes dirt and grime without compromising the leather's integrity.
Leather Balsam: A rich conditioner that penetrates deep into the leather, restoring moisture and ensuring flexibility. Ideal for preventing cracks and prolonging the life of your saddle.
Application Sponges: Two high-quality sponges included for even application of both cleaner and balsam, ensuring a thorough and mess-free process.
Convenient Drawstring Bag: A durable bag to keep all components organized and easily transportable, perfect for riders on the go.
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