Pessoa Gen-X Elita II Saddle – Premium Leather Jumping Saddle

Product Overview

The Pessoa Gen-X Elita II Saddle is a premium English jumping saddle designed for riders seeking close contact, a balanced position, and customizable support. Featuring a European-inspired design with distinctive stitching and cutout keeper details, it combines refined styling with practical performance features for schooling, jumping, and competition.

Crafted from durable, waxy-grained leather with a super-grippy cowhide seat, the Elita II offers a secure riding feel. Its half-deep seat and soft, supportive foam are designed to encourage a natural position, while the flat knee pad and adjustable hook-and-loop blocks allow riders to customize their leg support.

The saddle also features Pessoa’s patented AMS® synthetic wool panels, a lightweight carbon-fiber tree, and the XCH™ interchangeable gullet system. These technologies provide options for professional flocking adjustments and changes to the saddle’s width to suit the horse’s individual conformation.

Key Features and Benefits

• Waxy-grained leather: Provides a durable finish and traditional premium-saddle appearance.
• Grippy cowhide seat: Helps the rider maintain a secure, balanced position.
• Half-deep seat: Supports a natural jumping position while allowing freedom of movement.
• Flat knee pad with adjustable blocks: Allows the rider to customize knee support using compatible hook-and-loop blocks.
• Triangle knee rolls and thigh block: Provide additional contact and support for the rider’s leg.
• AMS® synthetic wool panels: Designed to cushion the horse’s back and can be reflocked by a qualified saddle fitter.
• Lightweight carbon-fiber tree: Designed to flex with the horse’s movement.
• XCH™ interchangeable gullet system: Supplied with a medium gullet plate, with alternative widths available separately.
• Wider panel channel: Designed to provide greater spinal clearance when correctly fitted.
• European-inspired detailing: Features decorative stitching and a cutout keeper design.

Product Specifications

Available Seat Sizes and Flap Options

The Pessoa Gen-X Elita II is offered in several seat and flap configurations, allowing riders to select a combination suited to their body proportions and riding position.

• 16.5-inch seat: Medium and selected alternative flap configurations, subject to availability.
• 17-inch seat: Medium, Medium Forward, or Medium/Long.
• 17.5-inch seat: Medium, Medium Forward, or Medium/Long.
• 18-inch seat: Medium, Medium Forward, or Medium/Long.

Confirm the exact seat-and-flap combination with the seller before ordering, as not every configuration is available in every market.

XCH™ Gullet System and Saddle Fitting

The saddle comes with a medium XCH™ gullet plate. Other compatible plates are available from Narrow through XXX-Wide, allowing the tree width to be adjusted when appropriate.

Selecting the correct gullet is only one part of fitting. A qualified saddle fitter should also evaluate saddle balance, spinal clearance, panel contact, shoulder movement, and the horse’s changing musculature.

The AMS® panels can be reflocked by a professional, providing another way to adjust panel contact as required.

Why Choose the Pessoa Gen-X Elita II?

This saddle is a strong option for riders who want a premium leather jumping saddle with adjustable knee support and a customizable fitting system. The grippy seat and half-deep profile are designed to promote a secure yet natural riding position, while the carbon-fiber tree and AMS® panels provide modern construction features.

Its combination of traditional leather styling and adjustable components makes it worth considering for regular schooling, jumping, and competition when properly fitted to horse and rider.

Care and Maintenance

1. Remove dust, sweat, and dirt after each ride using a soft cloth.
2. Clean the leather with a suitable saddle soap or leather cleaner.
3. Apply leather conditioner sparingly and follow the manufacturer’s care recommendations.
4. Store the saddle in a dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
5. Inspect the billets, stitching, knee blocks, stirrup bars, and gullet components regularly.
6. Have the AMS® panels and overall saddle fit checked periodically by a qualified professional.

Ordering Information

Before purchasing, confirm:

• Required seat size and flap configuration.
• Color and current stock availability.
• Whether the saddle is new or pre-owned.
• Which XCH™ gullet plate is included.
• Whether additional knee blocks or accessories are supplied.
• Shipping, returns, and applicable warranty terms.

Short Description

The Pessoa Gen-X Elita II Saddle is a premium leather jumping saddle featuring a grippy cowhide seat, half-deep profile, adjustable knee blocks, AMS® synthetic wool panels, and a lightweight carbon-fiber tree. Its interchangeable XCH™ gullet system provides additional fitting flexibility for riders seeking close contact and customizable support.