Bespoke Dressage Debonaire
Our dressage saddle, Debonaire, is elegantly designed for a classic look as well as a comfortable fit. Imagine heading down centerline in immaculate comfort and connection. Feeling the most subtle of movements has never been so easy while mounted in a saddle. Our billets are ergonomically placed to maximize movement of the horse but, minimize movement of the saddle. The panels are always wool flocked, the gullet set to your horses needs, and the tree selected for both horse and rider. Our seat is exceptionally comfortable without being over padded. The mono flap design is strategically crafted for a close contact feel with comfort. We made the rolls long and wide to promote a relaxed, correct position. Traditionally made with a deep seat, draped in traditional black calfskin leather, and non-contrast stitching. Buyers have the choice to customize stitching, binding, flap length (15” or 16”), seat size, as well as logo style (embossed or sewn). Saddle Tree: Our trees made by hand, constructed with laminated beechwood, treated for strength and reenforced in the arches with a steel plate. This allows for ultimate longevity and the perfect base for form our panels off of.
Panels: Excellent panels are essential to the health of a horse's back. This is why we offer two forms of panels, soft foam or long lasting synthetic wool. The performance between the two are extremely similar, however, foam is better suited for saddles on multiple horses. We also offer two styles of panels, French or Standard, both of which are stylistic preference. French panels are thinner while our Standard panels are thicker. Regardless of your preferences, all Barnes saddles are designed to support and protect your horse specifically. We highly recommend working with your saddle fitter to get the appropriate width of your panels.
Flaps: All Barnes saddles are made with flaps custom to the rider's wants and needs, including placement of our latex foam blocks at the rear and front. We have standard dimensions as well as custom shapes that we can collaborate with your fitter over. All of our flaps are ergonomically designed and thoughtfully crafted for contact with the horse. Flaps come in two options, a standard 16" and a shorter 15".
Seat: Always made with the rider in mind, we create every seat with the most comfortable, yet connected ride possible. Seats range from 16.5 to 18 depending on the build/height of the rider. Debonaire is a deep seat dressage saddle.
