What is close contact saddle used for?

What is close contact saddle used for?

A close contact saddle is designed with a forward cut flap to help the rider get out of the tack and into jump position. Although flat work is possible in a close contact saddle, they are primarily used for stadium jumping or cross-country.

What is the difference between all purpose and close contact saddles?

Close contact saddles are made for jumping. Close contact seats generally have a more shallow seat than a dressage saddle or an all-purpose saddle in order for the rider to easily stand up for the correct half seat position over the fence. One will see these in the jumper ring, hunter/jumper ring and in eventing.

What is the purpose of knee rolls on a saddle?

Knee rolls help stop your knee from shooting forward & upwards if you loose your balance. My saddle has knee rolls you can detatch & I remember the first time I hacked my horse out without them, of course she picked that day to launch herself over a tiny ditch from a standstill.

What is the best close contact saddle?

Best Close-Contact Saddles

1. Wintec 500 Close Contact Saddle ($695) This saddle provides excellent comfort and grip in a durable leather-look for easy care.
2. Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle ($1814)
3. HDR Memor-X Close Contact Saddle ($850)
4. Black Country Quantum Jumping Saddle ($3,885)

Can you jump in a GP saddle?

A GP saddle refers to a General Purpose saddle (sometimes called All Purpose) and is the most commonly used and popular saddle among horse owners. They are designed for riders who like to do a bit of everything. The flaps are forward cut enough for jumping and also suitable for schooling and hacking.

Do Kincade saddles have changeable gullets?

Best Answer: The Kincade Redi-Ride saddles do not have an interchangeable gullet system, they are a fixed gullet. All my saddles are too small, but he’s not draft size.

What is a jump saddle?

The Jumping Saddle has a deeper seat and larger more supportive knee rolls providng greater security when riding. Most jumping saddles have higher knee blocks on the front to offer the show jumping rider some support and knee blocks can be divided into two types, either banana blocks or knee blocks.