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With an approximate weight of 12 lbs, the saddle offers a relatively lightweight setup while maintaining the traditional structure associated with English dressage saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDressage-Oriented Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saddle follows a traditional dressage configuration intended for flatwork and arena riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design can be suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDressage schooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlatwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArena exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRider position training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransition practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish riding 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