Classic Close Contact English Saddle

The Crosby Close Contact English Saddle combines traditional English styling with a streamlined profile designed to provide a close connection between horse and rider.

Crafted with a genuine leather seat, English billet rigging, brass hardware, and a supportive cantle, this saddle is suited to riders looking for a refined option for everyday English riding, flatwork, schooling, and arena work.

Genuine Leather Construction

The genuine leather construction gives the saddle a traditional appearance and riding feel.

Leather provides a classic surface for English saddlery while complementing the saddle's clean close-contact profile.

Close Contact Profile

The streamlined design helps maintain a direct feel between rider and horse.

This makes the saddle suitable for riders working on balance, position, transitions, flatwork, and general schooling.

Supportive Cantle

A 2-inch cantle provides structured support toward the rear of the saddle.

The design helps create a stable riding platform while maintaining the open feel associated with a close-contact English saddle.

English Billet Rigging

The saddle uses English billet rigging, allowing it to be paired with a compatible English girth.

The traditional billet arrangement provides a practical and secure method for attaching the girth during regular riding.

Brass Hardware

Brass hardware adds a classic finishing detail to the saddle.

The warm metallic accents complement the leather construction and give the saddle a traditional English appearance.

Suitable for English Riding

This saddle is well suited to activities such as:

• English flatwork

• Arena schooling

• General English riding

• Riding lessons

• Recreational riding

• Everyday equestrian activities

• Position and balance practice

Its close-contact construction makes it a practical choice for riders who prefer a direct connection with their horse.

Key Features

• Genuine leather construction

• Close-contact English saddle design

• Traditional English styling

• Supportive 2-inch cantle

• English billet rigging

• Brass hardware

• Streamlined rider-to-horse connection

• Suitable for flatwork and schooling

• Suitable for general English riding

Saddle Specifications

Product Type: Close Contact English Horse Saddle
Material: Genuine Leather
Seat: Leather
Cantle: 2 Inches
Rigging: English Billets
Hardware: Brass
Recommended Use: English Riding, Flatwork & Schooling

Designed for Everyday Equestrian Use

The Crosby Close Contact English Saddle brings together traditional leather construction and practical English saddle features.

Its close-contact profile helps riders maintain a direct feel while riding, while the leather seat provides a classic surface. English billets offer familiar girth attachment, and brass hardware adds a distinctive traditional finish.

Whether used for arena schooling, flatwork, riding lessons, or general English riding, this saddle provides a versatile setup for regular equestrian use.

Care & Maintenance

To keep the saddle in good condition:

1. Remove dust and dirt after riding.

2. Clean the leather with a suitable leather cleaner.

3. Condition the leather regularly according to the leather-care product instructions.

4. Keep the saddle protected from excessive moisture.

5. Inspect billets and stitching regularly.

6. Check the brass hardware for secure attachment.

7. Store the saddle in a clean, dry and protected area.

8. Avoid storing the saddle in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

9. Have the saddle professionally inspected if any structural concerns appear.

Package Includes

• 1 × Crosby Close Contact English Horse Saddle

• Genuine leather construction

• English billet rigging

• Brass hardware

Note: Stirrup leathers, stirrups, girth, saddle pad, and other accessories are not included unless specifically selected with the saddle.