Why is your saddle slipping?

Why is your saddle slipping?

Changes to our horse’s age, diet, fitness and work programme will all impact the fit of their saddle. One sign that your saddle may need a...

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Does your saddle fit?

Does your saddle fit?

The realisation our saddle may no longer be fitting correctly is often a slow and evolving one. Thankfully, our riding struggles can usually be resolved with adjustments...

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Where should your saddle sit?

Where should your saddle sit?

Understand the importance of saddle placement, how it can affects you and your horse and how you can improve your daily ritual. 

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Enhance your riding position with one simple adjustment

Enhance your riding position with one simple adjustment

‘Adjustable’ and ‘ergonomic’ may sound like fancy buzz words, but used together, they simply mean you can change something to make it more comfortable and efficient....

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Why dressage riders love the Bates Saddles girthing system

Why dressage riders love the Bates Saddles girthing system

While you’ll most likely be familiar with how a saddle’s seat and panels can benefit horse and rider, you may not have been introduced to the...

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Bates Saddles continues to support the Riders Minds initiative

Bates Saddles continues to support the Riders Minds initiative

"As part of our commitment to the equestrian community, Bates Saddles are delighted to support Riders Minds to raise awareness and promote the importance of mental...

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It’s a wrap: Bates Saddles Arena Eventing Championships

It’s a wrap: Bates Saddles Arena Eventing Championships

British Eventing’s Bates Saddles Arena Eventing Championships series wrapped up last month, providing a valuable opportunity for riders to school their horses over technical lines and...

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