17.5 inch Albion K2 VSD Black Extra Wide

Saddles are permitted on a 5 day UK mainland trial. The trial starts on the day you receive it.
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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.

• Features of the Albion K2 VSD Saddle:
• VSD offers the rider a slightly straighter leg position than the K2 GP
• A dressage biased, all-round saddle, suitable for jumping and showing
• A small but supportive knee roll
• The flap sits behind the shoulder making it the perfect saddle for the show ring.
• British Manufactured

• Discipline: GP
• Flap type: Dual Flap
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool flocked
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: Adjusta - Warmblood Tree
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 16.5
  • Inside gullet: 5.75
  • D-D: 10.5
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 2,215.00 vs. £ 1,000.00

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

Made to template

Albion celebrated the Millennium with the launch of the K2 range.

The Albion K2 VSD is part of the K2 range and is a dressage biased, all-round saddle, suitable for jumping and showing. The K2 VSD offers the rider a slightly straighter leg position than the K2 GP and has a small supportive knee roll, with the flap sitting behind the shoulder making it the perfect saddle for the show ring.

Albion are renowned for manufacturing quality, English saddles. The Albion K2 VSD is a much loved traditional saddle.

The latest models are built on the Adjusta Tree. Please check the tree type in features to verify if this saddle has the adjusta tree.

The Albion Adjusta tree is a traditional wooden tree offering the option of altering the width up or down 2 sizes. However, it should not be confused with an adjustable gullet saddle. Albions are adjustable by use of a saddle press machine.

The K2 VSD is a dressage biased, all-round saddle suitable for jumping and showing. The design of the VSD offers the rider a slightly straighter leg position than the K2 GP and has a small supportive knee roll with the flap sitting behind the shoulder. It features drop panels which offer an increased weight bearing area on the horses back. The K2 VSD works well on a number of different conformation profiles and is available in various different tree types such as a the Thoroughbred tree, Warmblood Tree, C&C (connie and cob) tree, flat tree and hoop tree. It offers fixed knee blocks for extra rider support and wool flocked panels meaning minor alterations can be made. Overall the K2 is a super popular saddle, particularly for riders who prefer the more traditional English leather, wooden tree'd saddle.

Albion products carry a comprehensive warranty that covers faulty materials and bad workmanship. In the unlikely event of a warranty claim, approved warranty replacement or repair will be carried out as necessary, free of charge to yourself upon:

Proof of original purchase
Acceptance of examination by authorised persons
Any unauthorised repairs or alterations will automatically cancel this warranty

Saddles
Saddle trees come with a 5-year warranty for breakage while subject to normal usage and conditions. All other saddle components come with a 2-year warranty for manufacturing errors or component defects, this warranty does not cover wear and tear.

All adjustments to Albion trees must be carried out by authorised persons only.

‘Adjusta-tree’™ is suitable for pressure machine adjustment.
Platinum trees are suitable for interchangeable adjustment.
All other trees must be returned to the Albion factory for adjustment.
Please Note: Albion panels are filled with pure new wool and are stuffed to a medium consistency in order to mould naturally to the shape of the horses back. We recommend that a new saddle is checked after approximately 12 weeks as the wool will settle to the horse’s shape. All wool flocked saddles should be completely re-flocked after 2 to 3 years of use.

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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