Where are Bates Saddles made?
Now, all Bates’ R&D and marketing is done in Perth, but the saddles are sent directly from the factory in Vietnam to dressage and recreational horse riders around the world.
Are Bates Saddles good?
They are really lovely saddles, well made and of good quality leather. Some of the cheaper range are made of a mixture of real and synthetic leather. I have had several over the past 20 years, I had them for my own competition horses and also bought any 2nd hand ones for my school horses.
Are Bates Saddles real leather?
All Bates Saddles feature the finest hand selected European leather. You can be confident that the leather in Bates Saddles is the best in the world and, if cared for, will offer many years of excellent service.
How can you tell how old a Bates saddle is?
How to tell the age of a Bates Saddle? To find the age of a Bates saddle you need to find the serial number and send this to Bates who will be able to help you- Depending on the age of your saddle, your serial number will either be on a sewn in tag, or stamped on the under-flap of your saddle.
What does a saddle serial number tell you?
We stamp each saddle with a serial number under the flap (on the sweat flap) generally on the near side of the saddle, which helps us locate information specific to that saddle such as: Model, Size, Colour, Fit (at time of Manufacture), Any Other Specifications and also the Date it was made and sold.
Are Bates and Wintec the same company?
Saddlery Brands International is the manufacturer of Arena Saddles, Bates Saddles, and Wintec Saddles, and is directly owned by the parent company Hammersmith Nominees. Saddlery Brands International is also the distributor of those brands in the following countries: Australia.
Are Wintec saddles good?
It fits her great and it is a wonderfully comfortable saddle. It’s great for teaching new riders as well because the seat is more grippy than a leather saddle, so they can feel more secure at the trot and especially the canter.
What is the difference between Flock and Hart?
Cair saddles are designed with panels containing 4 independent Cair Bags which encase foam filled with air. Flock saddles are designed with panels containing flock (wool or synthetic fill) which needs to be stuffed to ensure panels fit evenly across the horses back. …
Are Bates Saddles wool flocked?
Bates, Wintec, and Arena saddles have replaced wool flocking with the innovative air panel. The air panels create a fluid cushioning to hug your horse’s individual conformation and allow even weight distribution over the length of the panel.
Can you Reflock a Bates saddle?
Most Bates and Wintec saddles are fitted with the Cair system which is patented to this particular brand. Most people think that Cair is air filled bags, similar to that of the Flair panels. However. Cair bags are fixed, and cannot be adjusted in the same way Flair panels can.
What is a Bates caprilli saddle?
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle offers a supportive seat for the rider to ensure safe, comfortable landings. Whether commencing your jumping career or competing at the highest level, enjoy exceptional balance and comfort.
How much does a Bates caprilli saddle weigh?
Lightweight – 13.7lbs!
What is the Cair system on Wintecs?
The CAIR® Cushion System replaces traditional fillings in the saddle panel with air cushions. While saddles look the same – whether they feature CAIR®, flock, or foam – they behave very differently.
Do all Bates Saddles have CAIR?
The CAIR Cushion System is patented exclusively to Bates & Wintec saddles so this is something you won’t find anywhere else. It basically means that the traditional fillings within the saddle are replaced with air.
What does CAIR mean saddle?
“CAIR: The Power of True Connection” The revolutionary CAIR® Cushion System replaces the traditional fillings in your saddle panel with air. There are two independently sealed Air Cushions within each Saddle Panel.
Can CAIR panels be replaced?
If the CAIR® Panels are punctured then they have to be replaced. A saddler can perform the simple procedure of replacing a CAIR® Panel for you.