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17.5 inch Bates Innova Mono Luxe Black Adjustable

Saddle ID: S4500

Brand: Bates
Model: Innova Mono Luxe
Size: 17.5
Colour: Black
Material: Luxe leather
Adjustable: N-XW
Fitted with: M bar
Condition: Used
Condition Grade: Grade 5
Serial number: B1602008-1+
Year of Manufacture 2016
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Our price: £ 1,499 .00 Was: £ 1,599.00
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Malcolm HUNTINGTON, 33 minutes ago

Saddle arrived as described on day selected. Acce...

Saddle arrived as described on day selected. Accessories changed by return of post. Overall good value and trial of saddle which is essential is permitted.

claire Whetter, 12 hours ago

Excellent service and help

Helpful recommendation service and ongoing fitting assistance - happily extended the trial when I needed to try another gullet and no issues when it still didn’t fit and I needed to return. Highly recommended process.

Wendy Combes, 14 hours ago

Helpful and very efficient

The experience was so relaxed and efficient. Everyone was very friendly. I would most certainly use The Saddle Bank again.

Lorraine Barrow, 14 hours ago

Selling saddle

Great service. No hassle at all. Would definitely use again

Lorraine Barrow, 14 hours ago

Selling saddle

Great service. No hassle at all. Would definitely use again

Ellis Simister, 15 hours ago

Fabulous to deal with!

I feel like I should have had the saddle bank team on speed dial recently! The whole team have been incredible to deal with for buying and selling saddles - both of which I have done multiple times recently through this fab company. I would have no hesitation to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a saddle!

Nicola Harris, 15 hours ago

The easy way to buy and sell a saddle.

I initially bought a saddle from The Saddle Bank about 2 years ago and found that a very easy process. The saddle was no longer suitable for my pony so I thought I’d see if it was just as easy to sell with The Saddle Bank. All I can say is that it was as easy as pie and I would recommend to anyone.

Danielle Shearn, 15 hours ago

Easy hassle free sale

Opted for taking less money and selling direct to saddle bank. Was a quick hassle free transaction the money was in as soon as it had been inspected and deal agreed. yes I would of liked more for it but also didn't want to wait forever for it to sell I now have money towards another saddle and not have it still sat gathering dust. Easy process thank you

Rachel Stewart, 17 hours ago

Hassle Free

I read the reviews on Trustpilot before I contacted The Saddle Bank and they lived up to their glowing reviews. Completely hassle free, easy and straightforward - I would 100% recommend them. I was happy with the offer, they arranged a collection and the money was transferred into my bank the same day they received my saddle.

Louise Martin, 17 hours ago

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I loved the fact there were so many saddles to browse from; varying styles, quality and price range. I do think you need a rough idea of the size you potentially need. Each make is different but I went for a saddle maker I already had for my horse so I was able to use this as my size guide. Their telephone service was helpful and friendly and my saddle arrived on the due day and was well packed. I had arranged for my own Saddler to attend the fitting so the 5 days trial worked out about fine for me. I liked the fact I could return it but I did not need to. A happy purchase, thank you. Louise.

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?

Personalised Recommendations:

If you are not sure if this saddle would be worth trialling, why not let one of our saddle experts take a look for you. Fill in our Personalised Recommendations form here, and advise the team on the Saddle ID of this saddle which is: S4500.

Find a Fitter:

The Saddle Bank are proud to work with qualified independent saddle fitters across the country. If you would like us to put you in touch with a local fitter in your area, please click here.

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.

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.

  • Mono flap
  • Deep seat
  • Elastiflex tree is guaranteed against breakage for the lifetime of the saddle
  • Adjustable Flexibloc system – Flexicontour blocks
  • CAIR Cushion system
  • Beautiful detail
  • Easy-Change fit solution
  • Running Y-girthing system
  • Quilted panel points
  • Takes gullet bars from Narrow - Extra Wide
  • Sizing on Innova
  • 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: 17
  • RRP: vs Our Price: £ 3,199.00 vs. £ 1,599.00
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Clean and Care Guidelines
To properly care for your Bates saddle and maintain its premium condition, use the Bates Leather Care Kit, specially designed for Bates leather. Start with the Bates Leather Cream, which replenishes and rejuvenates the leather’s moisture content, keeping it supple and preventing drying or cracking. Follow with the Bates Leather Balsam, which penetrates deeply into the leather and creates a protective surface barrier against wear, water, and sweat. Apply both products with a soft cloth as part of your regular maintenance routine to preserve the saddle’s performance, comfort, and appearance over time.
Bates Leather Care Kit
£ 29 .99