Bates Kimberley with Swinging Fender Stock Saddle

Product Description

The Bates Kimberley with Swinging Fender is an Australian stock saddle designed for riders seeking a traditional saddle style with modern comfort and practical support. Suitable for trail riding, breaking, and station work, it combines a sculpted seat with supportive poley knee pads and swinging fenders that move with the rider and horse.

Made with Heritage Leather, the saddle offers a supple feel and a distinctive traditional leather finish. Its swinging fender design is intended to follow the rider’s leg movement, while the traditional stock stirrup bar and long double girth points contribute to its practical riding configuration.

The saddle is available with different fender options, allowing riders to choose between standard and short lengths according to their preferences and riding needs.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Bates Saddles
• Model: Kimberley with Swinging Fender
• Saddle Type: Australian stock saddle
• Leather: Heritage Leather
• Fender Style: Swinging fender
• Fender Options: Standard or short, subject to availability
• Seat Design: Sculpted, supportive seat
• Rider Support: Poley knee pads
• Stirrup System: Traditional stock stirrup bar
• Girth System: Long double girth points
• Additional Feature: D-rings
• Intended Use: Trail riding, breaking, and station work
• Weight: Approximately 11 kg (24.2 lb)
• Seat Size: Confirm available sizes with the seller
• Colour: Confirm available colour options
• Condition: Confirm whether the specific saddle is new or used

Key Features

• Heritage Leather construction: Offers a traditional leather appearance with a supple feel and rider grip.
• Swinging fender design: Allows the fenders to move with the rider’s legs and the horse’s movement.
• Sculpted seat: Designed to provide a supportive riding position.
• Poley knee pads: Offer additional support for the rider’s thighs.
• Traditional stock stirrup bar: Complements the saddle’s Australian stock-saddle design.
• Long double girth points: Support the traditional girthing arrangement.
• D-rings: Provide attachment points for compatible riding equipment.
• Choice of fender lengths: Standard and short options accommodate different rider preferences.

Fit and Compatibility

Choosing the correct saddle fit is important for horse comfort, rider balance, and freedom of movement. Before ordering the Bates Kimberley with Swinging Fender, confirm the seat size, fender length, colour, and exact saddle configuration.

A qualified saddle fitter can assess compatibility with your horse’s back and help determine whether adjustments are needed. For used saddles, inspect the leather, stitching, tree, girth points, stirrup bar, and fenders before purchase.

Short Description

The Bates Kimberley with Swinging Fender is a traditional Australian stock saddle featuring Heritage Leather, a sculpted seat, poley knee pads, D-rings, and swinging fenders. Designed for trail riding, breaking, and station work, it is available with standard or short fender options, subject to stock availability.