Fairfax Gareth Monoflap Dressage Saddle, 17.5", Adjustable, Brown (SKU460)

 * A 25% discount is applied after 6 months of on time payments and a further 10% discount applied after 12 months.

Brand: Fairfax 

Model: Gareth

Colour: Brown

Size: 17.5"

Width: Adjustable Gullet bar system (bars available from narrow to extra wide / extra extra wide)

Flap: Monoflap

Shoulder blocks: 3 pairs included

Girth Straps: Three on each side in either excellent or good used condition. Indents from buckles as expected with a secondhand saddle. All holes in good condition with no tears or major stretching. All visible girth leather stitching in excellent condition. 

Serial No.: 060108

Flocking: Wool flocked panels – even flocking with no obvious hard lumps
NB: Flocking in saddles is a variable that deteriorates with time and use, therefore the flocking in any used saddle may need attention in order to ensure the correct fit to your horse.

Saddle Condition: Secondhand saddle in excellent used condition. There is a tiny mark on cantle on the right side, some light scratch marks on the right panel near the Fairfax stamp and some very light wear on the bottom of both flaps.

What Fairfax has to say about this model, the Gareth: 

We developed this saddle with 2014 WEG team silver medallist Gareth Hughes who wanted a saddle that allowed him to feel a greater connection with his horse without restricting the ability to give the subtlest aids or make minute adjustments.

The Gareth Monoflap benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range, plus the following performance-enhancing details:

• The seat is more ‘forward’ in order to precisely align the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance.
• The Unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement.
• Three thicknesses of adjustable shoulder blocks allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders while allowing the horse to move freely underneath, building up muscle without restriction. Simply use the thicker block on the side with less muscle.
• A recess in the flap allows the riders’ upper leg to form a closer contact with the horse’s side without any uncomfortable rubbing.
• Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
• Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel.

This saddle was designed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis.

Initial Payment

All rental saddles have a 5-day trial period to allow you to ensure they fit. If the saddle is not suitable, once we receive the saddle back (in the same condition it was sent out) your deposit & 1st monthly rental will be refunded, minus a £15 admin fee.