Description

Winner of Bates Saddles Dealer of the Year in Australia for 20/21, 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24 – Bonnetts

Bates Caprilli Close Contact Jump Saddle was released in August 2020 and is ideal for any rider focused on sheer performance.

$193 Free accessories include Cap, Extra Gullet plate, Balsam and Eurohunter Girth, with size decided with you after you have completed your order and before dispatch, we will contact you.

Whether you are commencing your jumping career or competing at the highest level, you will enjoy exceptional balance and comfort.

Designed to offer you a competitive advantage, the flat seat is supported by a narrow waist, padded knee insert and adjustable Flexibloc system to aid safe, comfortable landings.

Broad and tapered panels offer tremendous support for your horse’s back, enabling greater freedom of movement to reach new levels.

Joining forces with elite showjumpers, Bates Saddles pioneered the world’s first truly close contact jump saddle that is focused on both horse and rider performance.

With an ultra-sensitive feel of your horse and effortless balance, together you are poised for take-off and prepared for the unexpected.

Sharpen your reflexes and push your boundaries in the new competitive advantage.

Heritage Leather through the saddle flaps and skirts upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage, the high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.

Premium Luxe Leather on the seat, knee insert and panel, which provides unsurpassed levels of grip and added luxury.

Minimalist classic design with a traditional stirrup keeper loop

Exceptional balance and comfort to ensure a safe and comfortable ride, achieved through the flat seat, narrow waist and padded knee inserts.

Bonnetts are part of the Bates Dealership Program, a centre of excellence for all Bates, Arena and Wintec Saddles in South Australia.

Gary Slack in 2019 was awarded the highest rating Saddlery Brands International Certificate for completing the Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics for Saddle Fitting Professionals in Australia.

In 2019 Gary passed the Saddlery Brands International Dealership program.

As a result this makes Gary and Bonnetts a specialist centre of excellence for Bates, Arena and Wintec Saddles.

Winner of Bates Saddles Dealer of the Year in Australia for 20/21, 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24

Winner of Arena Saddles Dealer of the Year in Australia for 20/21, 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24

Winner of Wintec Saddles Dealer of the Year in Australia for 22/23, 23/24 and Runner Up for 20/21 and 21/22

Winner of Saddlery Brands International Dealer of the Year in Australia for 20/21, 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24

For all saddle fitting options and saddle information please contact Gary on 0419 860 139 or email gary@bonnetts.com.au

Colour – Classic Black and Classic Brown

Sizes – 16 1/2 inch/42 cm, 17 inch/43 cm, 17 1/2 inch/44cm and 18 inch/ 46cm

Features –  Moveable FlexiContourblocs | Monoflap | Ergonomic Stirrup Bar | Quilted panel points | Drop panel point | Moulded knee inserts | Short Triple Girthing System | CAIR | QUICK-CHANGE Girth point system | Adjustable Front and Rear Flexibloc System | Rear Flexibloc | Easy Change Fit Solution | HART | Finest Quality European Leather | Elastiflex Tree

Weight

Approximately 8.9kg/19.6 lb

Protective cushioning

…CAIR Cushion System

The revolutionary CAIR Cushion System replaces the traditional fillings in your saddle panel with air. There are two independently sealed air Cushions within each saddle panel. The concept of air, as the ultimate in cushioning for your horse, is simple. Air being a fluid medium will constantly adapt to the horse’s working muscles. This means that your weight will be distributed evenly across the entire length of the cushion, virtually eliminating pressure points.

This extraordinary comfort results in freer movement, better carriage, and a happier horse.

For such a simple concept the dramatic difference the CAIR Cushion System makes to your horse’s comfort and performance is profound

Precision custom fit

…EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution

Together the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System and the EASY-CHANGE Riser System offer a total fitting solution for your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

All adjustments are measurable, symmetrical and completely reversible, ensuring total confidence in your ability to custom fit your saddle to your horse’s changing shape for optimal comfort and performance.

World-leading performance systems the CAIR Cushion System and the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customized fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.