Bates
Caprilli
Close Contact Saddles
Manufacturer: Bates
Model: Caprilli
Category: Close Contact Saddles
Purchase: My instructor has a tack store so I buy everything from him. I paid $1250 and have had it for almost a year.
Likes: It's a year old and still in perfect condition. I needed a new saddle with an extra wide tree for my 18H Warmblood. I was told to look into a custom saddle, but after finding out that would run over $2,000 I started to look elsewear. My instructor suggested to try this model and it worked! It has an adjustable tree which is perfect as my horse fills out and slims down during the seasons. I feel like I am riding in a custom saddle with this.
Dislikes: This saddle made for an over-sized horse for sure. However, I cannot find an over-sized bridle to match the leather. Some come close, but not exact. I think they should make a matching bridle.
Quality: The leather quality is excellent. The color is 'carmel' but the colors that come close are 'newmarket' and 'london.' It feels like a custom saddle for me, but without the custom price. I use this for lessons, showing, even an occasional trail ride and it works all around. It has a nice balanced seat and the flaps are long enough for my long legs.
Summary: I would tell any over-sized horse owner to get this saddle. No need to worry about spending so much on a custom saddle and having to wait for it to be made either. Excellent saddle for a reasonable price. I am very pleased.
Rating: 5
Author: Paula, NY, NY
Date: 2004-01-06
Usefulness Rating: 4.33333 out of 5.
45 reader(s) voted.
Other Reviews You May Find Interesting
Tad Coffin A5 Close Contact Saddles
Dover Circuit Big Be Close Contact Saddles
Collegiate Alumni Close Contact Saddles
County Symmetry Close Contact Saddles
Tekna Close Contact- Smooth Seat Close Contact Saddles
Beval Princeton Close Contact Saddles
Albion Close Contact/Legend Close Contact Saddles
Lovett & Ricketts Elan 16 " Buffalo - Wide Tree Close Contact Saddles
Wintec Close Contact / Caramel Close Contact Saddles
Campbell Close Contact English Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Pessoa Stadium Close Contact Saddles
Courbette Stylist DL Close Contact Saddles
Pessoa Gen X Close Contact Saddles
Collegiate Diploma Close Contact Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Kindcade Close Contact Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Dover Saddlery Elite XC Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Albion Close Contact Close Contact Saddles
Ovation Evolution XCH Close Contact Saddles
Mark Close Contact / Jump Close Contact Saddles
Intec Flex Rider FlexRider Close Contact Leather Close Contact Saddles
