Bates Kimberley HB Saddle

Product Description

The Bates Kimberley HB Saddle is a modern half-breed stock saddle designed to combine the stability of a traditional stock saddle with the close-contact feel and adaptability sought by contemporary riders. Suitable for trail riding, station work and general outdoor riding, it offers a supportive seat and a design intended to promote comfort during extended time in the saddle.

The Kimberley HB features supportive poley pads that help secure the rider’s thigh while allowing a range of riding positions. Its sculpted fenders contour around the rider’s legs, providing a close connection and comfortable movement in the saddle.

Designed with horse comfort in mind, the saddle incorporates generous soft panels with a broad contact footprint to help distribute pressure across the horse’s back. Its wide channel provides clearance along the spine, while the HART (Horse and Rider Technology) design incorporates flexibility intended to accommodate the horse’s movement.

The adjustable fit system allows the saddle’s gullet width and panel balance to be fine-tuned using compatible EASY-CHANGE components. This makes the Kimberley HB a versatile option for riders seeking a stock-style saddle with modern fitting technology.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Bates
• Model: Kimberley HB
• Saddle Type: Half-Breed (HB) Stock Saddle
• Riding Styles: Stock, Western-influenced and general outdoor riding
• Construction: Leather
• Seat Design: Supportive, balanced seat
• Thigh Support: Padded poley pads
• Fender Design: Sculpted fenders that contour around the rider’s legs
• Panel Design: Generous soft panels with a broad contact footprint
• Spinal Clearance: Wide channel
• Fit Technology: HART (Horse and Rider Technology)
• Gullet Adjustment: EASY-CHANGE Gullet System
• Panel Balance Adjustment: Compatible EASY-CHANGE Riser System
• Girth System: Adjustable Y-girthing system
• Hardware: Stainless-steel stirrup bars, Blevins-style buckles and lightweight oxbows
• Available Colours: Classic Black and Classic Brown, subject to availability
• Seat Sizes: Medium, approximately 17″; Large, approximately 17.5″
• Fender Options: Regular and short fenders, depending on configuration

Key Features

• Half-breed stock saddle design: Combines traditional stock-saddle support with a close-contact riding feel.
• Supportive poley pads: Help provide thigh security without excessive restriction.
• Contoured fenders: Designed to move comfortably with the rider’s legs.
• Broad soft panels: Help distribute pressure over a larger area of the horse’s back.
• Wide spinal channel: Provides clearance around the horse’s spine.
• HART construction: Designed to flex and respond to the horse’s movement.
• Adjustable gullet: Allows tree width to be changed using compatible EASY-CHANGE components.
• Riser compatibility: Supports panel-balance adjustments when needed.
• Y-girthing system: Helps stabilise the saddle and distribute girthing forces.
• Durable hardware: Stainless-steel stirrup bars and secure stirrup fittings support regular use.
• Versatile riding application: Suitable for trail riding, station work and riders transitioning between stock and other riding styles.

Fit and Compatibility

The Bates Kimberley HB is available in different seat sizes and fender configurations. The correct size should be selected according to the rider’s measurements and leg length, while the saddle’s tree width and panel balance must suit the horse’s conformation.

The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System and compatible risers allow adjustments to be made, but they do not guarantee a suitable fit for every horse. A trained saddle fitter should assess the saddle’s balance, wither and spinal clearance, shoulder freedom and panel contact.

Confirm the exact seat size, colour, fender length and included gullet before purchasing, as availability may vary by retailer and configuration.

Short Description

The Bates Kimberley HB is a leather half-breed stock saddle featuring a supportive seat, padded poley pads, contoured fenders, broad soft panels and a wide spinal channel. Its HART construction, adjustable EASY-CHANGE Gullet System and compatible risers help fine-tune saddle fit for trail riding, station work and general outdoor riding.