Genuine Leather Close Contact Horse Saddle – Airflow Flaps, Knee Rolls & Memory Foam Panels

Refined Close Contact Saddle for Jumping & Flatwork

The Premium Leather Close Contact Horse Saddle is designed for riders who want a close connection with their horse while maintaining comfort and support during everyday English riding.

Its balanced construction combines a medium-deep seat, traditional square cantle, padded flaps, soft knee rolls, and memory-foam panels. Together, these features create a supportive platform for flatwork, schooling, beginner jumping, and general English riding.

Medium-Deep Seat for a Balanced Position

The medium-deep seat provides a supportive riding position without creating an overly restrictive feel.

It helps the rider remain centered during schooling sessions, transitions, flatwork, and introductory jumping exercises. The traditional square cantle adds structure behind the rider while maintaining the classic appearance of a close-contact English saddle.

Airflow Padded Flaps

The saddle features AirFlo padded flaps, designed to provide additional cushioning and comfort along the rider's leg.

The padded construction helps create a comfortable contact area while allowing the rider to maintain a natural leg position during riding.

Soft Knee Rolls for Added Leg Support

Soft knee rolls provide gentle support around the rider's knees.

They can help the rider maintain a consistent lower-leg position during schooling and jumping activities while adding another layer of comfort to the saddle's overall design.

Memory-Foam Panels for Horse Comfort

The underside incorporates memory-foam panels designed to provide cushioning between the saddle and the horse.

The panels help create a comfortable contact surface while supporting stability during riding. This makes the saddle suitable for riders looking for a balance between rider support and horse comfort.

Traditional Square Cantle

The square cantle gives the saddle a classic English appearance while providing supportive structure at the rear of the seat.

Combined with the medium-deep seat, it creates a balanced platform for riders working on position, control, and consistency.

Suitable for Flatwork & Beginner Jumping

This close-contact saddle is particularly suited to:

• English flatwork

• Arena schooling

• General riding

• Beginner jumping

• Jumping practice

• Riding lessons

• Everyday equestrian activities

The close-contact profile is especially useful for riders who want a more direct connection with the horse while developing their riding position.

Available Saddle Sizes

The verified configurations include:

• 16.5" Medium

• 16.5" Wide

• 17" Medium

• 17" Wide

• 17.5" Medium

• 17.5" Wide

Choosing the correct saddle width should be based on the individual horse's conformation and should be checked by a qualified saddle fitter when possible.

Four Classic Store Colors

For your store, the standard color options can be presented as:

• Black

• Brown

• Chestnut

• Havana

Important: The current manufacturer/retailer listing specifically shows Brown for this model. Black, Chestnut, and Havana should only be offered if those variants are available from your supplier.

Key Features

• Premium leather close-contact saddle

• Medium-deep supportive seat

• Traditional square cantle

• AirFlo padded flaps

• Soft knee rolls

• Memory-foam panels

• Close-contact English design

• Suitable for flatwork and schooling

• Suitable for beginner jumping

• Available in Medium and Wide configurations

• 16.5", 17", and 17.5" seat options

• Designed for rider comfort and horse cushioning

Product Details

Product Type: Close Contact English Horse Saddle
Material: Leather
Seat: Medium Deep
Cantle: Traditional Square Cantle
Flaps: AirFlo Padded Flaps
Knee Support: Soft Knee Rolls
Panels: Memory Foam
Available Seats: 16.5", 17", 17.5"
Width Options: Medium & Wide
Recommended Use: Flatwork, Schooling, General Riding & Beginner Jumping
Source Color: Brown

Designed for Comfortable Everyday Riding

The Premium Leather Close Contact Horse Saddle brings together a traditional English saddle profile with comfort-focused features for both horse and rider.

The medium-deep seat supports a balanced position, while the soft knee rolls provide additional leg support. Airflow padded flaps add cushioning around the rider's leg, and memory-foam panels provide a comfortable contact area beneath the saddle.

Whether you're working on flatwork, attending riding lessons, schooling in the arena, or introducing jumping exercises, this saddle offers a practical close-contact setup for regular English riding.

Care & Maintenance

To maintain the saddle properly:

1. Remove dust and dirt after every ride.

2. Clean the leather with a suitable saddle cleaner.

3. Condition the leather regularly according to the leather manufacturer's recommendations.

4. Keep the memory-foam panel area clean and dry.

5. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive moisture.

6. Inspect stitching, billets, flaps, knee rolls, and other components regularly.

7. Check saddle fit periodically as your horse's shape changes.

8. Have the saddle inspected by a qualified saddle fitter when necessary.

9. Store the saddle in a clean, dry and protected location.

Package Includes

• 1 × Premium Leather Close Contact Horse Saddle

• Medium-deep seat

• AirFlo padded flaps

• Soft knee rolls

• Memory-foam panels

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