The oilskin coats where first made over one hundred years ago in Australia, designed for sailors on the rugged seas. The  recycling of torn canvas sails and painting the fabric with a mixture of oils waterproofed the fabric and protected the men from the howling winds and torrential rains making the coats excellent wet weather gear.  Word spread, the demand for these coats grew quickly, before long the oilskin coats where being used on the land.     

Features

Famous brand

Handmade and crafted in Australia

Action coat

Reinforced inner elbow patches

Sleeves extra long

Fantails

Windproof

Waterproof

Seams are heavy duty and double stitched

Generous cut

Longer coat for horse riding

Specifications

Heavy duty 100% cotton oiled finish fabric

Heavy duty stitching

Sturdy leg straps for windy and wet conditions keeps coat over flaps of saddle, knees and legs whilst riding

Storm flap protects against head on weather

Good width for shoulder movement

Kitchen door hook hanger

Roomy weather pockets

Quality metal snaps

Double snap closure

Adjustable double wrist snaps to shorten sleeve and/or to keep rain from running down arms

Fantail in the back of the coat covers the cantle of the saddle, saddle won’t get wet

Back flap closing snaps

Sleeve length to finish midway down hand

High neck strap snap closure

Colour

Dark brown, Black

Size

X- small, small, medium, large, X-large, XX- large, XXX- large

Major appearance

2000 Olympic Games Australia – worn by stock-men and stock-women at the opening ceremony of the Australian 2000 Olympics.

Investment

The Driza-Bone long riding coat is a great investment, this garment will protect the rider, riding apparel and saddle from the wet weather. ENJOY!

You can purchase the Driza-Bone by clicking on the link below they are a secure site so you can rest assured your details will be safe when ordering online.

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Halts are used to stop the horse and make it stand more correctly. Stopping a horse is just as important as learning to brake in a car. If you do know how  to stop a horse you will be subject to the horses will until the horse stops by itself. Fortunately, stopping is one of the easiest lessons in horse riding. The halt is carried out by sitting down into the saddle, staightening your back and a slight tightening of the reins, pulling the hands back slightly or leave them standing (thumbs upright) and if you apply slight pressure to the sides of your horse with your legs as if you are driving it forward, a well trained horse will stop immediately. If these aids are applied together the hind legs of the horse will stop under the centre of gravity of the horse and thus soften the momentum. If you pull the reins too tightly it will not have the desired affect.

If a horse does not react to the aids when you are introducing the halt a sequence of  half-halts will surely convince it to stop.

Reward your horse when he does well and always finish on a positive note.

ENJOY!

The Bates Momentum Eventing Saddle. The best in traditional and innovative saddlery. The ultimate performance tool perfectly designed for the eventing rider with serious aspirations.

Features

A seamless transition from the riders seat along the inner thigh will help lock the rider into position, as if following a natural groove for instantaneous contact and balance.

The Bates Eventing saddle has extra cut forward flaps that place the riders legs in the proper jumping position, an asset when galloping and jumping over large fences.

Square Cantle allows freedom of movement and comfort when landing from a jump.

The multi layered seat boasts extreme comfort, close contact and narrow waist resulting in more effective seat aids. 

Triple girth points will maximise safety and guarantee stability of the saddle.

CAIR Panel System is such a simple concept, replacing the traditional fillings in the saddle panel with air. Air will constantly adapt to the horse’s working muscles. Evenly distributing weight eliminating pressure points and fluidly adjusting.

Bates Elastiflex Tree is guaranteed for the life of the jumping saddle, assurance of quality. Rigid in the head to maintain clearance of the withers but has good lateral flex to work in co-ordination with the horse’s muscle movement.

Easy Change Gullet System with fractional fit gullets to choose from, ranging from narrow to extra wide, so practical with the horse’s changing shape.  

Size  17.5″ 

Colour  Havana Brown

Investment  The Bates Momentum Eventing Saddle facing each fence with conviction well worth the investment. ENJOY!

You can purchase the Bates Momentum Eventing saddle my clicking on the link below. They are a 100% secure site so you can rest assured that your details are protected when ordering.

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When jumping the rider should be in the two point or jumping position. This forces the weight of the body down along the back of your leg and into your heel through a flexible ankle where it should be for maximum security in the saddle. The two point or jumping position is when the rider stands up slightly out of the saddle and leans forward to maintain balance. The only points of the body to touch the horse are the legs. The rider needs to be equally balanced on both sides. The legs should not change position when your upper body moves.

To maintain balance without falling back into the saddle, the lower legs must be positioned just forward of the pelvis. This will place the legs in the most correct position, the centre of gravity will be maintained.

The more the rider practices the two point position the more strong the leg position becomes increasing stability and balance. The rider will know that their leg position is becoming more strong and correct when they are able to stay in the two point position for longer periods of time and able to transition without falling back into the saddle.

A jumping saddle will help put the rider in the correct position and give close leg contact assisting both horse and rider over fences.

ENJOY!

The seat is the first area to develop within the rider. The rider’s balance is acquired with an independent seat that follows the motion of the horses gait. The reins should not be used for support or balance nor should the legs be squeezed against the horses sides. If instead of balancing the rider grips with any area of the body the use of aids will be inhibited thus interfering with the horses movements.

The basic foundation of a good seat is a symmetrical well balanced and relaxed upper body. Shoulders need to be symmetrical as well as hips and toes (toes facing forward). Any asymmetry in the rider will affect the horses training and muscle development. The seat including the upper body and head must move naturally with the horse’s three gaits, walk, trot and canter. Common areas of the body that become misaligned are the head, shoulders, and lower leg. When the head goes forward the seat and upper body move forward and the lower leg moves back. Alignment is lost, balanced is lost and aids cannot be used effectively. 

When the seat is balanced and relaxed in the saddle the legs will naturally fall into place. It may all seem a bit awkward to begin with but with practise and perseverance it will all fall into place and eventually you and your horse will discover how comfortable it can actually be. Horse and rider will be in harmony.                  

ENJOY!

 Bates has produced the Wintec line, the no 1 selling synthetic saddle in the world for the past 20 years. What has made this saddle so popular is fit and comfort for horse and rider, durability, the interchangeable gullet and  price. The Wintec all purpose saddles are very lightweight and more than satisfactory for the novice rider.People that ride for more than an hour at a time, children that ride at pony club, or if you ride for pleasure, would be best suited with an all purpose saddle. Even Proffessional riders who use close contact saddles usually prefer an all purpose saddle if they are going out for a long ride.

FEATURES

Wintec Saddles boasts the revolutionary Cair Panel System. The saddle is filled with air, not the traditional stuffing, this allows the horse to stay comfortable whilst evenly distributing weight eliminating pressure points. Fluidly adjusting, the saddle will mould to the horses changing shape. 

 Elastiflex Tree is guaranteed for the life of the saddle, assurance of quality. Rigid in the head to maintain clearance of the withers but has good lateral flex to work in co-ordination with the horses muscle movement.

Easy Change Gullet System with fractional fit gullets to choose from, ranging from narrow to extra wide, so practical with a horse changing shape. Real male and female Velcro which has a much stronger grip is used at the head of the saddle which supports the gullet system.

With the adjustable Flexibloc System under the flap of the saddle the rider is able to individually tailor their thigh and knee to secure and stabilize a well balanced leg position. Real male and female Velcro is used to secure blocs.

Stainless Steel Stirrups are fully moulded and hand polished, durable and will not rust and are safe.

Ergonomic Stirrup Bar angled to make the stirrup leathers easier to slide on and off. Stirrup bars are recessed under the tree removing the lump of the stirrup leather from under the rider’s leg.

WARRANTY

Wintec Saddles are covered by a warranty for one year against faulty materials or faulty workmanship.

Elastiflex Saddle Tree is guaranteed for the lifetime of the saddle.

COLOUR     

Black or Brown

SIZE       

16″, 16.5″,  17″, 17.5″,18″       

INVESTMENT      

The Wintec 2000 All Purpose Saddle half the price of a leather saddle but has all the feature of a great all purpose saddle. For the money you can’t go wrong.   ENJOY!

 KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Correct fit for child :  Saddles need to be choosen with the size of the child in mind. The saddle should fit the child correctly to ensure a secure and correct position. There is no point in buying a saddle that your child will grow into,  it will not offer any sense of security. A good idea is to locate your local saddlery, it will be helpful for your child to sit in a few different types of saddles on a sturdy saddle stand.  Ensure the saddle is sitting level and have the child sit in the deepest part of the seat. Choose a few saddles that are well balanced and not to wide. The child will tell you if they feel secure and comfortable.                         

Correct fit for horse : Ensure the saddle fits the horse correctly, if the saddle is not comfortable for the horse this could easily result in a cranky and unhappy horse, not safe!  A qualified saddle fitter can help you make an informed decision, they will assess both horse and rider take into consideration your budget so that the child, horse and parents are all happy.

Easy to clean : Synthetic saddles are maintenance free just wipe over with a damp cloth, basically waterproof.

Lightweight : Synthetic saddles are very lightweight easy for kids to carry.

Price : Kids saddles are generally cheaper than full size saddles, synthetic saddles half the price of a leather saddle but have all the features.  

Warranty : When buying a new saddle check out the warranty. There should be a warranty against faulty workmanship and faulty materials. The tree should have a lifetime guarantee of the saddle.  

Fully Mounted :  New saddles will come mounted or unmounted, mounted includes girth, stirrup leathers and stirrup irons.                                    

Safety Stirrups : A great idea.  They are designed to release your foot in the event of a fall.          

Investment : take into consideration your child will soon grow out of the saddle, although youth saddles tend to resell well . Research the saddle well it will probably be the most expensive piece of equipment you buy.

A reputable well fitted saddle for both horse and rider will give you peace of mind. ENJOY!

Wintec 2000 all purpose saddle:  The great thing about an all purpose saddle is that it can be used for more than one discipline. The majority of saddles sold around the world are all purpose saddles. These saddles are generally used for flat work and jumping, they are a multi-discipline saddle. 

 Bates has produced the Wintec line, the no 1 selling synthetic saddle in the world for the past 20 years. What has made this saddle so popular is fit and comfort for horse and rider, durability, the interchangeable gullet and  price. The Wintec all purpose saddles are very lightweight and more than satisfactory for the novice rider.People that ride for more than an hour at a time, children that ride at pony club, or if you ride for pleasure, would be best suited with an all purpose saddle. Even Proffessional riders who use close contact saddles usually prefer an all purpose saddle if they are going out for a long ride.

FEATURES

Wintec Saddles boasts the revolutionary Cair Panel System. The saddle is filled with air, not the traditional stuffing, this allows the horse to stay comfortable whilst evenly distributing weight eliminating pressure points. Fluidly adjusting, the saddle will mould to the horses changing shape. 

 Elastiflex Tree is guaranteed for the life of the saddle, assurance of quality. Rigid in the head to maintain clearance of the withers but has good lateral flex to work in co-ordination with the horses muscle movement.

Easy Change Gullet System with fractional fit gullets to choose from, ranging from narrow to extra wide, so practical with a horse changing shape. Real male and female Velcro which has a much stronger grip is used at the head of the saddle which supports the gullet system.

With the adjustable Flexibloc System under the flap of the saddle the rider is able to individually tailor their thigh and knee to secure and stabilize a well balanced leg position. Real male and female Velcro is used to secure blocs.

Stainless Steel Stirrups are fully moulded and hand polished, durable and will not rust and are safe.

Ergonomic Stirrup Bar angled to make the stirrup leathers easier to slide on and off. Stirrup bars are recessed under the tree removing the lump of the stirrup leather from under the rider’s leg.

WARRANTY

Wintec Saddles are covered by a warranty for one year against faulty materials or faulty workmanship.

Elastiflex Saddle Tree is guaranteed for the lifetime of the saddle.

COLOUR     

Black or Brown

SIZE       

16″, 16.5″,  17″, 17.5″,18″       

INVESTMENT      

The Wintec 2000 All Purpose Saddle half the price of a leather saddle but has all the feature of a great all purpose saddle. For the money you can’t go wrong.   ENJOY!

You can purchase the Wintec All Purpose Saddle by clicking on the link below.

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The Bates Elevation Jumping Saddle the worlds first truly contact jumping saddle providing the rider with comfort, stability and very close contact. This jumping saddle not only focuses on the rider but also on the horse, allowing freedom of movement and comfort assuring the horse can perform at it’s very best.

The collaboration of  Bessie Madden, Olympian, and Bates Saddles Australia,  have developed and  produced a precision showjumping saddle for the serious  horseriding pro.  

As well as all the traditional Bates Features:

Cair Panel System

Y-Girthing System

Bates Elastiflex Tree

Easy Change Gullet System

The Next Generation Elevation has added these new innovative features to enhance both horse and rider performance:

THE RANGE
NEXT GENERATION BATES ELEVATION
NEXT GENERATION BATES ELEVATION +
NEXT GENERATION DS
NEXT GENERATION DS+

THE NEW ADDITIONS

STIRRUP BAR

Revolutionary design facilitates closer contact.

STIRRUP KEEPER

Accessories your saddle with jewel bates stirrup keepers Clear, Blue or Pink add a bit of  Bling!

SEAT

Ultra narrow design for closer contact and correct balance. Also available in deep seat for those riders who prefer the support of a deep seat. Next Generation available in Cair only.The revolutionary Cair panel system provides fluid weight distribution and unequal shock absorption for your horse.

BATES CANTLE NAME PLATE

Personalise your saddle with the name of your horse.

PANEL

Close contact panel for both horse and rider, ultimate performance.

RECESSED CHANNEL

Choose one of the next generation models featuring the recessed stirrup leather channel for exceptional close contact.

ADJUSTABLE FLEXIBLOC SYSTEM

Customise your individual thigh support. Some model available with front and rear flexibloc as standard.

OPULANCE LEATHER

Next Generation Leather renowned for its ultra soft leather double lined and grippy surface.

COLOURS

Traditional Black, Classic Brown, Havanna Brown and Newmarket.

INVESTMENT

The Bates Elevation Jumping Saddle is not a cheap saddle but is a superbly crafted saddle and well worth the investment. A very tasty looking saddle. ENJOY!

 You can purchase the Bates Elevation Jumping Saddle by clicking on the link below. They are a 100% secure site so you can rest assured that your details are protected when ordering.  

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The rules include general purpose saddle and do not exclude jumping type saddles. You cannot ride a dressage test in a stock saddle, a western saddle, a military saddle or a racing pad.

An english style dressage saddle has straight cut flaps, a deep seat, large flat panels, knee rolls and long girth points.
The deep seat will encourage the rider to sit down into the saddle with a more secure seat. The positioning of the knee rolls and the straight cut flaps encourage the rider to attain the long staighter looking leg position.

The longer girth points used with a shorter girth means that the girth buckles sit lower down on the horse’s side, this will allow the rider to have more contact or a closer contact with the horse’s sides.

The larger flat panels will distribute the riders weight evenly over the area of the horse’s back.

Both leather and synthetic saddles can be used, colour is not an issue although black is the traditional colour for dressage.

You can use any type of girth that is comfortable for your horse.

Most riders use a two bar stirrup with a rubber tread to secure their riding boot, stops the boot from slipping. There are no restrictions on what type of stirrup you use.

A monkey grip can be fitted to your saddle for all dressage levels.

To acheive the best performance the dressage saddle you choose to use should fit your horse correctly and be comfortable for both horse and rider. ENJOY!