The Bates Advanta eventing saddle is engineered for the perfect connection between you and your horse. Book your test-ride today!

The Bates All Purpose+ Saddle is the first truly high performance, general purpose saddle in the world, featuring cutting edge design and technology never previously seen in general purpose saddles.

World Dressage Champion Isabell Werth's high-performance saddle.

"I believe we developed an exceptional saddle. Our foremost thought was for the horses and to design a saddle to sit optimally, with as little a burden for the horses as possible. I believe we succeeded with this very well" Isabell

The saddle of choice of the NYPD for all-day comfort. Leading technology ensures offers the ultimate in comfort for you and your horse, whether trail riding, breaking in horses or working on the station. Traditional in looks, this saddle handles the modern demands of a high-performance saddle.

Bates Stock Stirrup Leathers in Heritage Leather are designed to complement the Bates Kimberley Saddle and feature the customary 1 1/4 inch width and a traditional design which buckles near your stirrup iron to remove the bulk from under your leg.

The Bates All Purpose SC+ Saddle delivers instantaneous comfort, security, and balance. This saddle features a square cantle and a forward cut flap that is particularly suited for leisure riding involving more jumping.

Unfiltered, raw thoughts on Bates Saddles direct from advocate Matthew Wright at his Horse&Hound Blog!

Experience the prestige of owning a Bates Saddle made especially for you, from the finest calf leather available! For the ultimate in comfort and luxury leather, upgrade your chosen double-lined Bates Saddle to Luxe Leather.

Heritage leather upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tannage. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.