Bates
Innova Standard Bloc
Dressage Saddles
Manufacturer: Bates
Model: Innova Standard Bloc
Category: Dressage Saddles
Purchase: I purchased this saddle on Ebay. After having little success with fitted saddles from a couple of high-end saddlers (all of which were uncomfortable for me or my horse), I decided to try the Innova.
Likes: The Innova is one of the most comfortable saddles I've owned. The twist is narrow and the flaps are about 16". Both of which work well for me as a petite rider.
The panels and CAIR work well on my Lusitano. He's the type of horse who (very obviously) let's me know when he doesn't like a saddle. He seems truly comfortable in this saddle and doesn't pin his ears at it (as he has with many others).
Dislikes: If I had to come up with one thing, I'd say changing the gullet is somewhat difficult. However, it's still a nice feature to have.
Quality: Well-made. No complaints.
Summary: Make sure you get the correct seat size and block type, it makes a difference in this saddle. Definitely worth a try for a petite rider with a wide, flat-backed horse, at a good price.
Rating: 5
Author: SoCal
Date: 2010-06-19
Usefulness Rating: 2.97368 out of 5.
38 reader(s) voted.
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