Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle

Product Overview

The Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle is an English jumping saddle designed for riders participating in hunter classes, show jumping, and equitation. Combining a supportive seat with a traditional jumping flap and adjustable rider-support features, this saddle is designed to help riders maintain a balanced position while moving between flatwork and jumping.

Built with quality leather, an Elastiflex tree, and the CAIR Cushion System, the Bates Hunter Jumper offers a combination of rider comfort, cushioning, and adaptable fitting technology. Its Easy-Change Gullet System enables adjustments to the saddle’s gullet width using compatible interchangeable plates, helping accommodate different horse conformations when correctly fitted.

The Bates Hunter Jumper is a practical option for riders seeking a purpose-built jumping saddle with traditional styling and modern saddle-fitting features.

Key Features

• Hunter Jumper Design: Developed for hunter riding, show jumping, and equitation.
• Quality Leather Construction: Offers a traditional appearance and a durable finish with proper care.
• Supportive Moderate Seat: Designed to help the rider maintain a comfortable, balanced position.
• Narrow Twist: Provides a refined seat profile intended to support rider comfort and equitation.
• Padded Jumping Flap: Designed to accommodate the leg position commonly used for jumping.
• Traditional Knee Rolls: Help provide additional leg support and stability.
• Elastiflex Tree: Designed to offer structural support while allowing controlled flexibility during movement.
• CAIR Cushion System: Uses air-filled panels designed to cushion the horse’s back and distribute the rider’s weight.
• Easy-Change Gullet System: Allows gullet-width adjustments using compatible interchangeable gullet plates; a Medium plate is included in the referenced retailer configuration.
• Adjustable Flexibloc System: Offers customisable rider leg support.
• Ergonomic Stirrup Bar: Designed to support stirrup positioning and rider alignment.
• Quilted Panel Points: Add a distinctive detail to the saddle’s appearance.

Product Specifications

Why Choose the Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle?

The Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle combines traditional jumping-saddle styling with technologies designed to support the comfort and movement of both horse and rider. Its supportive seat and knee inserts help the rider establish a stable position, while the adjustable Flexibloc system allows leg support to be tailored to individual preferences.

The CAIR Cushion System and Elastiflex tree are designed to provide cushioning and flexibility, while the Easy-Change Gullet System offers an additional way to adjust saddle fit. These features make the model worth considering for riders who want a jumping saddle that balances traditional design with modern fitting options.

Whether used for regular schooling, riding lessons, or competition preparation, the Bates Hunter Jumper offers a practical combination of rider support, adjustable features, and classic equestrian styling.

Care and Maintenance

1. Wipe away sweat, dust, and dirt after each ride with a soft cloth.
2. Clean the leather using a suitable equestrian leather cleaner and apply an appropriate conditioner according to the manufacturer’s guidance.
3. Store the saddle on a properly shaped saddle rack in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
4. Inspect the billets, stitching, stirrup bars, girth attachments, and other fittings regularly.
5. Check the condition of the panels and adjustable components periodically.
6. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when changing gullet plates or adjusting the Flexibloc system.
7. Arrange professional saddle inspections to help maintain safe use and appropriate fit.

Saddle-Fitting Advice

Before purchasing, have a qualified saddle fitter assess the horse’s back shape, tree width, wither and spinal clearance, panel contact, and saddle balance. The saddle should remain stable and allow freedom of movement when the horse is ridden.

Although the Easy-Change Gullet System allows adjustments to gullet width, changing the gullet alone does not guarantee a correct fit. Panel contact, tree shape, saddle balance, and the individual horse’s conformation must also be considered.