The Bates Caprilli Close Contact Plus Saddle with Cair offers all of the performance benefits of the Bates Caprilli Close Contact while also featuring soft and grippy double-lined Opulence leather for optimal stability, balance and comfort in the saddle. The Bates Caprilli Close Contact+ range is available in three different flap lengths, standard, extended and forward.

Your horse will show a marked improvement in their freedom of movement, as world leading performance systems the Easy Change System and Cair Cushion System maximise your horse’s comfort and freedom of movement. Your horse will enjoy unsurpassed adaptability for an optimal fit, even weight distribution, a fluid cushioning and the ultimate impact absorption

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DOUBLE LINED LEATHER

Select models feature soft milled, double-lined leather on the exterior of the saddle, renowned for its ultra-soft and grippy characteristics, ensuring immediate rider comfort, security and reducing any ‘breaking in’ time traditionally associated with new saddles.

Models featuring double-lined leather often offer additional features such as a recessed stirrup channel for the ultimate in close contact, wear patches for added durability and key innovations in rider comfort and adjustability such as an Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar. Included features will vary by model.

Caring for Double-lined Leather

Double-lined saddles will require regular dressing to prevent moisture loss and to protect the leather, particularly in high areas of wear. Treated in this manner, your new saddle will achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged, worked leather and you can expect years of excellent service from your saddle.

Caring for your Bates saddle

Leather is a natural product and as such any marks, scars or colour variations within the leather are not a fault and add to the individual character of your Bates saddle.

Proper care is crucial to maximising the performance of your Bates saddle as its life is reliant on maintaining a certain level of moisture in the leather. Your saddle should be regularly cleaned, using glycerin saddle soap and a damp cloth or sponge to remove dirt, which may otherwise scratch the surface. Cleaning should always be followed with a rich, wax-based dressing, such as Bates Leather Balsam. We do not recommend the use of oil on your saddle.

PRIOR to riding in your new saddle, it is recommended that you liberally dress your saddle with Bates Leather Balsam, allowing it to soak in overnight. The overnight process ensures maximum
penetration into the leather, helping to seal in the moisture and protect your saddle. Bates Leather Cream can also be used to replenish and rejuvenate the moisture content in your saddle,
however a leather balsam penetrates deeper into the leather and offers a surface barrier, protecting against wear, water and sweat.

Apply your leather balsam or cream heavily in high wear areas, such as the top of the saddle flap where the stirrup leathers will rub. You may apply your dressing to all areas of your saddle including the padded inserts and girth straps. Treated in this manner, you will achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged worked leather and can expect years of excellent service from your saddle.

Leather care products:

Bates Leather Balsam
Bates Leather Cream

KEY FEATURE

Adjustable Flexibloc System, Double-lined leather, Drop panel point, Ergonomic stirrup bars, Quilted panel points, Rear Flexibloc, Short triple girth points.

WEIGHT

5.7 kg [12.6 lbs]
*All weights are approximate and may vary by size and included options. These should be used as a guide only.

EASY CHANGE

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