Pessoa Legend Valentino Close Contact Saddle

Product Overview

The Pessoa Legend Valentino Saddle is a premium English jumping saddle designed for riders seeking balance, close contact, and precision during show jumping and everyday training. Combining European styling with advanced saddle technology, this saddle is designed to support a comfortable riding position while allowing the horse freedom of movement over fences.

Crafted from rich, hand-finished leather, the Legend Valentino features a forward-cut jumping flap, a supportive knee block, and a carefully designed seat and twist to encourage natural rider balance. Its innovative Legend carbon-fibre tree with spring-bar reinforcement is engineered to provide controlled flexibility for the horse while maintaining stability for the rider.

The saddle also incorporates Bayflex® panels and Pessoa’s interchangeable X-Change® gullet system, offering additional flexibility when fitting different horses. With its generous spinal channel, tapered shoulder relief, and traditional European finish, the Pessoa Legend Valentino is an excellent option for riders looking for a performance-oriented jumping saddle.

Key Features

• Premium Hand-Finished Leather: Features durable, rich-coloured leather with a traditional European appearance.
• Legend Carbon-Fibre Tree: Incorporates carbon-fibre construction with spring-bar reinforcement for a balance of flexibility and rider stability.
• Close Contact Design: Promotes communication between horse and rider during jumping and schooling.
• Forward-Cut Jumping Flap: Accommodates the leg position commonly used for show jumping.
• Fixed Knee Block: Helps support the rider’s leg and maintain a consistent position over fences.
• Comfortable Seat and Twist: Designed to support rider balance, comfort, and natural leg positioning.
• Bayflex® Panels: Provide cushioning and a smooth bearing surface designed to support pressure distribution across the horse’s back.
• Generous Spinal Channel: Provides space for spinal clearance when the saddle is correctly fitted.
• Tapered Shoulder Relief: Designed to allow greater freedom around the horse’s shoulder blades.
• Wither Clearance: The panel and tree design provide additional room around the withers, subject to correct fitting.
• X-Change® Gullet System: Allows the tree width to be changed using compatible interchangeable gullet plates.
• Regular and Forward Flap Options: Selected configurations allow riders to choose a flap shape suited to their leg position.

Product Specifications

Why Choose the Pessoa Legend Valentino Saddle?

The Pessoa Legend Valentino combines traditional jumping-saddle craftsmanship with modern construction designed for rider performance and horse comfort. Its supportive seat and forward flap help riders establish a balanced position, while the fixed knee block offers additional leg support over fences.

The Legend carbon-fibre tree is designed to balance controlled flexibility with stability. Meanwhile, the Bayflex® panels and generous spinal channel help create a supportive interface between the saddle and the horse’s back.

The interchangeable X-Change® gullet system offers further fitting flexibility by allowing compatible tree-width adjustments. These features make the Valentino an appealing option for riders who value close contact, quality leatherwork, and a saddle designed for regular schooling and competition.

Care and Maintenance

1. Wipe away sweat, dust, and dirt after every ride using a soft cloth.
2. Clean the leather with a suitable equestrian leather cleaner and follow the manufacturer’s conditioning recommendations.
3. Apply an appropriate leather conditioner to help maintain the leather’s suppleness and finish.
4. Avoid excessive oiling and harsh cleaning products that may damage the leather.
5. Store the saddle on a properly shaped saddle rack in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
6. Inspect the billets, stitching, stirrup bars, knee block, and girth attachments regularly.
7. Follow Pessoa’s instructions when changing the X-Change® gullet plate.
8. Arrange periodic professional saddle inspections to assess the tree, panels, and overall condition.

Saddle-Fitting Advice

Before purchasing, have a qualified saddle fitter assess the horse’s back shape, tree width, wither and spinal clearance, shoulder freedom, panel contact, and overall saddle balance.

Pessoa’s X-Change® system allows the gullet width to be adjusted, but changing the gullet plate alone does not guarantee a correct fit. The horse’s individual conformation and the entire saddle’s fit should be assessed both while standing and under a rider.