Ainsley
Rubens Dressage Saddle
Dressage Saddles
Manufacturer: Ainsley
Model: Rubens Dressage Saddle
Category: Dressage Saddles
Purchase: Paid $500 GENTLY used in near new condition from Bucks County Saddlery in PA. I event and needed my first Dressage Saddle. I had tried one Ainsley and loved it, so this one looked like a great first saddle.
Likes: I can't believe I found such a GREAT saddle for $500. Its got a very deep seat that is soft. Grippy buffalo leather on the entire saddle. Adjustable tree, so it fits any horse I decide to use it on. Wool flocked panels, 2" cutback head, and a tall knee roll. Quality of leather is wonderful - broke in like a dream and leather is soft as butter. Puts you in a wonderful position, as the seat is deep and is super comfortable to ride in. Recessed stirrup bars are well out of the way of your leg.
Dislikes: It has no stirrup leather keepers, but it has no effect as you can't feel the leather moving around at all - it often traps under the stirrup leathers and stays there while you ride. The knee roll could extend back further on the panels - I find my leg sliding forward easier than I do in Dressage Saddles with wider knee rolls that block your legs backward into place.
Quality: High quality black Buffalo hide leather. Deep seat, recessed stirrup bars, 2" cutback head. Wool Flocked panels, knee roll.
Summary: A really good dressage saddle. Is super comfortable, and a great overall saddle. Will definitely last a good long time and perfect for beginners and advanced riders.
Rating: 5
Author: Morgan
Date: 2005-12-18
Usefulness Rating: 4.28 out of 5.
25 reader(s) voted.
Other Reviews You May Find Interesting
Wintec Isabel with Cair Dressage Saddles
Albion Original Comfort Dressage Saddles
L'apogee DL Dressage Saddles
Devoucoux Malika Dressage Saddle Dressage Saddles
Balance International Zenith GPD Dressage Saddles
Thornhill Germania Klasse Dressage Saddle Dressage Saddles
Pessoa Gen-X Saddle Dressage Saddles
Albion SLK Ultima Dressage Saddles
Bates Caprilli Dressage Saddles
County Competitor Dressage Saddles
Bates Isabell Dressage Saddles
Wintec Bridle w/o flash Dressage Saddles
Frank Baines Saddles Reflex Dressage 38cm tree Dressage Saddles
Sensation G3 Dressage Treeless Dressage Saddles
Monturas Lucas Alta Escuela Saddle (High School Saddle) Dressage Saddles
Monturas Lucas Dressage Saddle Dressage Saddles
Lucas of Spain Dressage Saddle Dressage Saddles
Passier Optimum Dressage Saddles
Freeform Liberty Dressage Saddles
Bates Isabelle Dressage Dressage Saddles
