Product Overview
Bates Innova Mono Saddle + Luxe with CAIR
The Innova saddle features a deep, yet surprisingly open seat that works in partnership with the revolutionary patented Contourbloc, which is anatomically contoured to the riders leg. The patented Contour bloc offers unprecedented security, as the rider's leg rides in and behind the block, eliminating the 'lifting' of the leg without any restriction. The innovative mono flap design ensures unrivalled close contact, connection and rider customisation by utilising the benefits of the FlexiContourbloc and Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bars. Features luxurious double-lined Opulence leather renowned for its ultra soft, natural and grippy characteristics.
The luxe leather version offers superior leather quality and grip.
Saddle Size Conversion Chart
| Innova Sizing | Inches |
| 0 | 16.5"-17" |
| 1 | 17"-17.5" |
| 2 | 17.5"-18" |
The Bates Dressage range now allows Placement of Stirrup Bars. This is crucial, because it's the main reason why some riders fail to achieve shoulder, hip, and heel alignment, as well as a quiet lower leg. They just cannot do so on many saddles as the stirrup bar is too far forwards forcing the rider into a chair seat as a result. With these saddles, the rider must bring the lower leg back to achieve shoulder, hip, and heel alignment, but the stirrup no longer hangs vertically and instead slopes backwards. The rider then starts to trot, swinging his leg back and forth with each rise and fall in an attempt to stand on an unaligned stirrup. Bates dressage saddles offer 3 positions to choose from with their adjustable stirrup bars making it simple to sit in alignment If you intend to pursue dressage at any level, make sure the saddle you purchase has a stirrup bar position that allows you to have a vertical stirrup leather while you are in the proper shoulder/hip/heel position.
Precision custom fit
…EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution
Together the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System and the EASY-CHANGE Riser System offer a total fitting solution for your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.
All adjustments are measurable, symmetrical and completely reversible, ensuring total confidence in your ability to custom fit your saddle to your horse’s changing shape for optimal comfort and performance.
Protective cushioning
…CAIR Cushion System
The revolutionary CAIR Cushion System replaces the traditional fillings in your saddle panel with air. There are two independently sealed air Cushions within each saddle panel. The concept of air, as the ultimate in cushioning for your horse, is simple. Air being a fluid medium will constantly adapt to the horse’s working muscles. This means that your weight will be distributed evenly across the entire length of the cushion, virtually eliminating pressure points.
This extraordinary comfort results in freer movement, better carriage, and a happier horse.
For such a simple concept the dramatic difference the CAIR Cushion System makes to your horse’s comfort and performance is profound.
Ergonomic flex
…Elastiflex Tree
Supported by an EASY-CHANGE Gullet, the Elastiflex Tree features a rigid head to maintain clearance over your horse’s wither, while possessing lateral flexion to work with your horse’s muscular movement with every stride. Precision engineered to be lightweight, symmetrical and ultra durable the Elastiflex Tree is guaranteed against breakage for the lifetime of your saddle (under normal riding conditions), deemed to be 10 years.
Free movement
…Performance panel technology
- a generous panel, designed to ensure a large footprint on your horse’s back, maximising the weight bearing surface of the saddle and resulting in a reduction in pressure and increased comfort for your horse.
- a wide and even chamber, with performance panels to support your horse’s working muscles and maximise movement in their shoulder area.
- plus complementary technologies for your horse’s comfort including world-leading girthing systems.
Superior rider performance
…Comfort seat technology
- multilayered foams of exacting densities for instantaneous comfort and support of an optimal position.
- a narrow waist anatomically shaped for closer contact.
- plus complementary technologies for your comfort including world-leading stirrup bar, and systems to precision-tailor support for your riding position.
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