BATES SADDLES - whats your opinion please...

[Michelle73]

I'm about to purchase a Bates Caprilli - does anyone have one and what is your opinion of it, good buy or not? All feedback gratfully recieved....

 

[dieseldog]

Too close contact for me, however if you look on ebay they have brand new ones quite cheap

 

[Bossanova]

I dont find Bates saddles very comfy tbh, though some get on with them

 

[polyphonic]

i ok'ed the GP, close contact was TOO close as DD said but i loved the event saddle

 

[KatB]

Ive got the momentum and love it. Fab quality very comfy BUT doesnt fit all horses, so please get them fitted!!!!!

 

[ColleenIsh]

Had one for my last mare and loved it ... so comfy !!

 

[lillie07]

I have one (the GP) and think it is great. It is well made, good leather, comfortable, practical and the adjustable gullet is fab on yound horses/ horses who change shape. I have had mine for a while, brought for my youngster who has gone from a NM to a MW. Definately recommend. I guess you have one lined up but if not am selling mine to pay for Megan to have an MRI/ Operation PM me if interested.

 

[Michelle73]

Thanks for the offer Lillie07 - desperate for NEW!!! My last saddle has done me 17 years (from new) and still going strong, just not the right shap for my boy any more as he goes from a 54" girth to a 48" girth size between spring and the end of the summer because of all the extra exercise. Really do appreciate the offer though. Saddle fitter coming on 14th April and I can't wait!!!

 

[evsj]

i rode in one of the close contacts on my stage 2 and loved it. if i can't aford to buy a WOW this would be my next choice - tis v. close contact though!

 

[plough0_0]

Hi , for what its worth ,I've had mine a year and am putting off my check from the saddler incase he advises a change as I love it so much . Obviously not in the £1000 saddle league but real quality for the money.

 

[harrihjc]

I absolutely love mine, its the most comfortable saddle I ever sat in!

 

[rachelandcassie]

i've had my caprilli dressage for 4 years and wouldn't consider another saddle! they're comfy and it looks as good as it did when i bought it, really good value for money and the adjustable gullet

 

[fizz-tally]

i didnt like mine

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

We've got the GP, Close Contact & Dressage saddles & really like them. Comfortable, well made, beautiful leather & adjustable for any horse...Great!